The documentary film 'A Plastic Ocean' was officially released, bringing worldwide attention to the issue of plastic pollution in the oceans.
The Blue Marine Foundation, an organization featured prominently in the documentary, was established with the mission to create marine reserves and protect ocean environments from threats such as plastic pollution.
The UN Environment Assembly emphasized the critical impact of plastic pollution on ocean health, reinforcing global calls for action.
The Ocean Cleanup project, aiming to develop advanced technologies to remove plastic pollution from the oceans, was publicly introduced, aligning with themes from 'A Plastic Ocean'.