IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Ocean Aid 360 is fully staffed at the present time, but we welcome emails from individuals who are interested in joining us for part-time researcher positions. Contact us at info@OceanAid360.org.

The GTR began in Tampa Bay (2018-2019), and has since expanded all over Florida, regularly appearing during seasonal trap closures in Apalachicola, Homosassa / Crystal River, Tampa Bay, Boca Grande, Key West, Miami, Cocoa Beach, and Jacksonville, just to name a few. Since 2022, we have also been working hard in the Bahamas, through a formal partnership with the Bahamian Government, to lead OA360 Coastal Community Cleanup events on multiple islands. Starting in 2025, our projects are expanding in both FL and the Bahamas, so let us know where you think we should visit next, and send us your pictures or video of sighted marine debris, at info@OceanAid360.org.

Our VP, Danielle, has always had it out for marine debris. She doesn't visit a shoreline without a bag to collect and properly dispose of litter that crosses her path. Starting in 2015, she got Neill to follow suit, and the two collected marine debris from Tampa Bay, to the U.S. Mexico Border, to the Bijagos Islands in West Africa. After realizing the scope of the marine debris challenge, the two came up with the idea of replicating successful fishing tournments, with the same great prize/food/swag/comaraderie experience - but with a whole new target: derelict fishing gear and other high priority marine debris. They applied for and won a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to afford project essentials, and GTR #1 kicked off in October 2018 at Tampa Bay's Ft. DeSoto, with 11 registered Rodeo teams and local environmental champion, Congressman Charlie Crist, aiding in the search.

We do! His name is Bob Barker and he's a Hairless American Terrier rescue pup

No, OA360 does not engage in lobbying. Our programs are limited to issue-based advocacy.