We love water. We stay water. That’s why we’re proud to proceed our partnership with the Wholesome Seas Basis in its mission to guard and clear the seas to safeguard the marine atmosphere and the species that inhabit it.
Our clean-up mission
This previous 24 Might in Krnica, Croatia, we carried out our first clean-up mission of the yr in collaboration with Wholesome Seas and the particular management of open water swimmer and enviornment ambassador Andy Donaldson.
The outcomes
With the invaluable help of Ghost Diving volunteers, the workforce efficiently retrieved a big amount of dangerous marine particles, together with:
- An extended 70m² fishing internet
- A big fish cage
- A smaller fishing internet (roughly 10m²)
- Varied longlines entangled within the first internet
From fishing nets to swimsuits
We particularly love this collaboration as a result of the nylon ghost nets recovered, together with different nylon waste, are reworked right into a high-quality, 100% regenerated nylon yarn (ECONYL®). This revolutionary materials is then used to create our Powerskin ST Subsequent, the primary ever World Aquatics-approved racing fits made with recycled fibres!
By supporting Wholesome Seas, enviornment contributes to the restoration of discarded fishing nets from the ocean which, along with different nylon waste akin to carpet flooring and industrial plastic, are reworked (those appropriate for recycling) by Aquafil into ECONYL® yarn.
Our dedication to defending oceans
Our clean-up mission in Krnica was the primary of 4 deliberate this yr with Wholesome Seas — a robust step in our continued dedication to defending oceans and selling sustainable motion.
Listed below are some ideas Andy shared with us after the mission: «For me, it was such an enormous eye-opener as somebody who spends a lot time within the ocean… not simply to witness the dimensions of all of the waste… but additionally to fulfill so many passionate folks working so arduous to guard it and do their half. It was vastly motivating and provoking, and I can’t thank enviornment sufficient for the chance to have been part of it»
World Oceans Day 2025
To mark World Oceans Day 2025, Andy additionally gives a robust message concerning the significance of defending our oceans. Watch the video!
