So Far We've Removed
94000lbs
1,000,000 lbs by 2028
Every animal deserves a thriving habitat. That’s why we’re taking action to protect the places wildlife depends on by removing plastic pollution from oceans, rivers, and coastlines. Together, we can help remove 1,000,000 pounds of plastic by 2028 and create a cleaner future for endangered species.
Great Chocolate.
Great Cause.
Too much plastic. Not enough action. So, we made chocolate part of the solution.
Endangered Species Chocolate has been plastic neutral through our partnership with 4ocean, removing one pound of plastic from oceans, rivers, and coastlines for every pound used in our production stream.
Now, we’re going even further. By 2028, we’re committed to helping remove 1,000,000 lbs of plastic from marine environments, protecting wildlife, restoring ecosystems, and supporting cleaner oceans for the future.
Join us as we turn the tide for cleaner oceans.
Animal Rescues
Animal Rescues Watch the moments your impact makes possible. Thank you to the 4ocean team for stepping in when animals need help the most.
Penyu the Sea Turtle
Three endangered hawksbill turtles freed from a five-kilometer slick of floating plastic off Bali.
Penyu the Sea Turtle
A routine cleanup off the coast of Jembrana, Bali turned urgent when the 4ocean crew discovered a five-kilometer-wide slick of floating trash near Rening. Among the plastic were three critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles—barely alive and entangled in debris. Acting fast, the team freed the animals, provided basic care on board, and released them safely back into the ocean. It’s a powerful reminder of why this work matters.
A Whale Shark Set Free
A 43-foot whale shark tangled in fishing nets off East Java, freed by 4ocean and the local community.
A Whale Shark Set Free
While hauling in sardines off the coast of Banyuwangi, East Java, local fisherman Tumidi discovered a 43-foot whale shark entangled in his net—a rare and critically endangered visitor to Indonesian waters. He quickly contacted 4ocean’s East Java team, who worked alongside the community for over an hour to carefully cut the gentle giant free. The rescue highlights both the threats whale sharks face—from plastic pollution to bycatch—and the power of community conservation driven by education, awareness, and collaboration.
Freeing a Bottlenose Dolphin
A bottlenose dolphin entangled in fishing lines and hooks in Bali’s Pebuahan Ocean, carefully cut loose.
Freeing a Bottlenose Dolphin
On November 10, 2020, a 4ocean crew in Bali rescued a bottlenose dolphin entangled in debris in the Pebuahan Ocean. The team sprang into action, carefully removing the fishing lines, hooks, and rods restricting the dolphin’s movement and breathing. Once they were certain it was free of life-threatening injuries, they released it back into the ocean, where it swam away. The rescue highlights the ongoing threat of marine debris—especially abandoned fishing gear—and the importance of ocean conservation.
Saving an Egret on the Ijo Gading River
A fledgling egret found tangled in flood debris during a 1,280-lb river cleanup in Bali.
Saving an Egret on the Ijo Gading River
On January 18, 2025, the 4ocean Jembrana cleanup crew tackled severe plastic pollution along Bali’s Ijo Gading River after a heavy flood—and unexpectedly rescued a fledgling egret tangled in the waste. Battling slippery debris and hazardous flood remnants, the team removed over 1,280 pounds of trash and freed the injured bird, giving it a second chance at life. The mission was a powerful reminder of the deep connection between river health and wildlife survival—turning a routine cleanup into an act of restoration and compassion.
Jhony the Duck
A duckling tangled in plastic during a river cleanup, rescued and raised as part of the crew’s family.
Jhony the Duck
During a river boom cleanup on February 20, 2024, the 4ocean team rescued a duckling entangled in plastic. Crew member Maman took the duckling home, named him Jhony, and raised him as part of his family—turning a routine cleanup into a heartwarming story of rescue, recovery, and unexpected companionship.
Hatchlings Beneath the Trash
Leatherback hatchlings found struggling under a pile of beach trash, guided safely to the sea.
Hatchlings Beneath the Trash
While conducting a cleanup at Medewi Beach, the 4ocean crew noticed unexpected movement beneath a pile of trash—leatherback turtle hatchlings struggling to break free. Acting quickly, the team carefully cleared the debris and guided the baby turtles safely to the ocean, giving them a fighting chance at survival.
Why it Matters
Plastic pollution is a leading threat to marine ecosystems. By removing debris, we help:
Where we restore & animals we protect.
Our cleanup crews work across Southeast Asia, guided from 4ocean's headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. Tap a location to meet the wildlife that depends on these waters.
Select a location to meet the wildlife we protect there.
Boca Raton, Florida — 4ocean HQ
Kemp's ridley sea turtles

4ocean’s global cleanup mission is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, where the waters of the Atlantic provide habitat for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, the world’s most endangered sea turtle. Keeping beaches and waterways free of plastic helps protect these vulnerable animals throughout their life cycle.
Our Partners
Our Current Partner: 4ocean
Through our Pull-A-Pound partnership, we're a Certified Cleanup Partner committed to removing 1 million pounds of plastic and debris from oceans, rivers, and coastlines by the end of 2028.
Our Alumni Partners
We’ve had the chance to partner with some incredible organizations over the years, and we love celebrating the difference our partners continue to make.