Vibrant coral reef and tropical fish — the ecosystems we protect
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Est. 2017 · Global Ocean Conservation
Ocean Integrity Group

Cleaning Our Oceans.
Verified on the Blockchain.

Traceable  ·  Transparent  ·  Transformative

We close the loop between waste producers, recyclers, coastal communities, and impact partners — using patented cleanup systems and blockchain accountability to create measurable, undeniable change.

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Our Mission

Closing the Loop Between
Waste and Restoration

Founded in 2017 after witnessing ocean waste firsthand during years at sea, Ocean Integrity Group has grown from a grassroots cleanup initiative into a global movement focused on watershed protection, education, community engagement, and measurable environmental impact — backed by patented technology and a network of thousands of local partners.

We don't just collect plastic — we verify it, track it, recycle it, and report it. Every kilogram recovered is independently documented, creating an unbreakable record of environmental impact that donors, sponsors, and governments can trust.

$0.89
of every $1 goes to direct cleanup
100%
blockchain-verified impact
#1
in transparent plastic recovery
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Ocean plastic cleanup operation — recovered bottles and waste
2.8M+
kg Recovered
47
Countries
98%
To Operations
4,200+
Paid Collectors
The OIG System

How We Turn Plastic Into Verified Impact

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Identify & Deploy

Our network scouts high-impact plastic hotspots in rivers, coastlines, and open water. We deploy patented cleanup systems and trained local crews.

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Collect & Weigh

Plastic is collected, categorized by type, and weighed using standardized protocols. Every kilogram is documented with photos, GPS data, and field notes.

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Verify on Blockchain

Collection data is hashed and written to our blockchain ledger — creating an immutable, public proof-of-impact record with a unique project ID and QR code.

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Recycle & Report

Recovered plastic enters certified recycling streams. Donors and sponsors receive verified impact certificates, ESG reports, and full chain-of-custody documentation.

Ocean wave — the force we are protecting
Ocean Integrity Group — Est. 2017
"The ocean doesn't care about politics or borders.
Plastic doesn't either. We built OIG to fight it
at the same scale."
Ocean Integrity Group · Est. 2017 · 47 Countries
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Patented Innovation

The Tools That Make It Possible

Ocean Integrity Group deploys four proprietary systems — from physical barrier technology in rivers to blockchain-based impact verification — to create the world's most accountable cleanup operation.

Plastic bottles and debris floating in polluted river water
Patented
Technology 01
M-PED Barrier System

Our patented Mobile Plastic Extraction Device creates a passive barrier across river systems, funnelling floating plastic into collection chambers — removing debris before it reaches the ocean, 24/7 with no manual labour.

Deployed in 28 river systems across 14 countries
Aerial view of clear tropical ocean — Maldives
Patented
Technology 02
AquaTherm Disruptor©

The AquaTherm Disruptor uses thermal energy differentials in water to break down microplastic aggregates and guide debris concentrations toward collection points — working with ocean currents, not against them.

Effective on particles as small as 0.1mm
Data reporting dashboard on laptop — impact verification analytics
Live
Technology 03
Blockchain Verification Platform

Every cleanup is hashed to our distributed ledger — creating immutable, QR-verified proof-of-impact records. Sponsors receive audit-ready ESG certificates accepted by GRI, SASB, and the UN SDG framework.

1,284 projects on-chain · Zero disputes to date
Volunteers collecting plastic bottles at beach cleanup in Barbados
Mobile
Technology 04
Collector Mobile App

Our collector app GPS-tags, time-stamps, and photographs every plastic retrieval — uploading directly to our verified impact ledger. Collectors receive GPS-verified payslips with full chain-of-custody documentation, creating dignified, accountable livelihoods for field workers worldwide.

4,200+ active collectors · Real-time verified payroll
Global Operations

Active Cleanup Projects Worldwide

From river deltas in Southeast Asia to coastal communities in West Africa — our operations span 47 countries and grow every month.

Interactive Cleanup Map
Europe Operations
312 cleanups · 18 countries
Americas Hub
176 cleanups · 6 countries
South America
111 cleanups · 7 countries
Southeast Asia Hub
487 cleanups · 9 countries
★ #1
Caribbean Sea
🌟 Flagship Initiative · Priority 8/10
Caribbean Plastic Belt — 6 nations
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#2
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
High Priority · Score 4/10
1.8 trillion pieces of plastic
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#3
Pasig River
High Priority · Score 9/10
Metro Manila, Philippines
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#4
Citarum River
High Priority · Score 6/10
Java, Indonesia
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#5
Gulf of Guinea
High Priority · Score 4/10
West Africa — Nigeria to Côte d'Ivoire
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#6
Ganges River
Under Watch · Score 6/10
India · Bangladesh
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#7
Yangtze River
Under Watch · Score 4/10
China
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#8
Nile River
Under Watch · Score 4/10
Egypt · Sudan · Uganda
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#9
Mediterranean Sea
Under Watch · Score 4/10
North Africa · Middle East
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#10
Sargasso Sea
Under Watch · Score 6/10
North Atlantic Ocean
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#1 Flagship Initiative
Areas of Concern (#2–10)
Active Operations Hub
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Strategic Focus

Top 10 Global Ocean Cleanup Areas of Concern

The world's most critical ocean and river pollution hotspots — ranked by strategic impact, media visibility, and community partnership potential. These are the places where OIG can make the greatest difference.

Caribbean Sea blue waters
🌟 Flagship Initiative #1 Strategic Priority

Caribbean Sea

Caribbean Plastic Belt — Jamaica · Dominican Republic · Haiti · Puerto Rico · Bahamas · South Florida
Priority Score 8/10
  • Direct impact on tourism economies and island communities
  • Strong alignment with cruise lines, resorts, and Caribbean governments
  • OIG's Caribbean Initiative spans 6 nations with community employment focus
Pacific Ocean plastic pollution
High Priority #2 Priority

Great Pacific Garbage Patch

North Pacific Ocean — Between Hawaii & California
Priority Score 4/10
  • 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic — largest floating accumulation on Earth
  • Covers an area larger than several countries combined
  • Unmatched international media visibility and corporate sponsorship opportunity
Manila skyline and waterway — Pasig River, Philippines
High Priority #3 Priority

Pasig River

Philippines — Metro Manila
Priority Score 9/10
  • One of the largest single contributors of plastic entering the ocean
  • Dense urban population — 13 million+ in Metro Manila
  • Strong NGO, government, and community partnership opportunities
Plastic pollution in Indonesian waters — Citarum River region
High Priority #4 Priority

Citarum River

Indonesia — West Java
Priority Score 6/10
  • Frequently cited as one of the most polluted rivers in the world
  • Millions depend on it for agriculture and drinking water
  • Massive source of ocean-bound plastic waste — OIG active since 2021
Ocean waves on shore at Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria — Gulf of Guinea coastline
High Priority #5 Priority

Gulf of Guinea

West Africa — Nigeria · Ghana · Côte d'Ivoire · Cameroon
Priority Score 4/10
  • Significant coastal waste accumulation from major urban centres
  • Opportunity to partner with rapidly growing African economies
  • Strong community engagement and collector program potential
Additional Areas Under Watch
Rowing boats docked at the Ganges River, Varanasi, India
Under Watch

Ganges River

India · Bangladesh
6/10

Sacred river serving hundreds of millions — plastic, sewage, and industrial pollution with huge humanitarian impact.

Jinsha River great bend, Yunnan, China — upper Yangtze watershed
Under Watch

Yangtze River

China
4/10

Historically one of the largest contributors of ocean plastic — massive industrial and population influence with global significance.

Sailboat on the Nile River at Luxor, Egypt
Under Watch

Nile River

Egypt · Sudan · Uganda · Ethiopia
4/10

Serves multiple countries across Northeast Africa — growing plastic pollution challenge with major humanitarian and ecological implications.

Rocky coast with clear blue Mediterranean Sea, Marseille, France
Under Watch

Mediterranean Sea

Southern Europe · North Africa · Middle East
4/10

One of the most plastic-polluted seas per square kilometre — direct impact on tourism, fisheries, and biodiversity across 21 nations.

Clear ocean water over seaweed and rocks — Sargasso Sea North Atlantic
Under Watch

Sargasso Sea

North Atlantic Ocean
6/10

Critical habitat for marine life serving as a North Atlantic accumulation zone — an emerging area of concern for floating plastics.

Caribbean turquoise waters
🌟 Flagship Program Opportunity

The Caribbean Ocean Integrity Initiative

A multi-nation Caribbean program spanning Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and South Florida — combining ocean conservation, tourism protection, community employment, education, and corporate sponsorship from cruise lines, resorts, ports, airlines, and governments.

🌊Ocean Cleanup
🤝Community Jobs
🏨Tourism Partners
📚Education
🏢Corporate ESG
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Real Results

Before & After — The Proof

Citarum River before cleanup — plastic waste in Indonesian waterway
BEFORE
Maron River, East Java — clean Indonesian river restored
AFTER
🌊 Citarum River, Indonesia
18,400 kg · 6 months · 120 volunteers
Old Fadama, Accra — waste and debris on riverside before cleanup
BEFORE
Accra Beach, Ghana — children playing at restored clean beach
AFTER
🌊 Accra Beach, Ghana
7,200 kg · 2 months · 84 volunteers
Mekong River Delta, Vietnam — river life before intervention
BEFORE
Mekong Delta, Vietnam — serene river channel with palm trees restored
AFTER
🌊 Mekong Delta, Vietnam
12,800 kg · 4 months · 65 volunteers
Real People. Real Impact.

Stories from the Field

Behind every kilogram of recovered plastic is a human story — a fisherman reclaiming his coastline, a collector supporting her family, a corporation transforming its supply chain.

Traditional fisherman casting cone net — Inle Lake, Myanmar Community
Fisherman's Story
A Fisherman's Story: Real Lives, Real People

When Rudi's fishing nets filled with plastic instead of fish, he joined OIG's Community Collector program. Today he earns three times his previous income while restoring the waters his family has fished for generations.

Read His Story →
Community volunteers collecting plastic waste on beach — Bali, Indonesia Livelihoods
Economic Impact
Clean Oceans, Fair Incomes, Real Solutions

In 28 countries, OIG's Collector Program has transformed plastic retrieval from informal scavenging into a dignified, well-paid profession — with GPS-verified payslips on blockchain and access to training, equipment, and healthcare.

Learn About the Program →
Corporate sustainability team meeting — ESG partnership discussion Corporate ESG
Blockchain for Business
Blockchain for Oceans. Integrity for the Planet.

214 companies now use OIG's blockchain-verified impact data to substantiate ESG claims to investors and regulators — eliminating greenwashing with immutable on-chain proof accepted by GRI, SASB, and UN SDG frameworks.

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Our Purpose

Three Pillars of Ocean Restoration

Plastic recovery operation on coastline
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Plastic Recovery

Patented barrier systems and trained field teams remove plastic from rivers and coastlines before it reaches the open ocean — targeting the highest-impact hotspots in 47 countries.

2.8M+ kg recovered · 1,284 operations complete
Community volunteers working together on beach cleanup
🤝
Community Action

4,200+ paid collectors, 32,600 volunteers, and 1,200+ Youth Ambassador chapters — turning environmental action into sustainable livelihoods and empowering coastal communities worldwide.

50,000+ students reached · 28 countries with paid collectors
Technology innovation for ocean conservation
🔗
Innovation & Technology

Satellite monitoring, patented hardware, blockchain verification, and a mobile collection app create an end-to-end accountability chain — from river to recycler, GPS-tagged and immutably recorded.

4 patented systems · 100% blockchain-verified impact
Financial Transparency

Where Your Donation Goes

We publish our full financials annually. Every dollar is tracked, reported, and visible — because integrity isn't just in our name.

Field Operations & Cleanup 89%
Education & Community Programs 6%
Administration & Reporting 5%
501(c)(3) Certified
GuideStar Platinum
BBB Accredited
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89%
to the Field
What We Do

Programs Built for Lasting Change

Ocean cleanup crew collecting plastic from coastline
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Ocean Cleanup Operations

Patented systems deployed in rivers, coastlines, and open water across 47 countries.

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Children learning about ocean conservation in classroom
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Education Programs

Ocean conservation curriculum, youth ambassadors, and teacher resource libraries.

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Recovered plastic sorted and ready for recycling
♻️

Circular Economy

Recovered plastic enters certified recycling streams that fund future cleanup operations.

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Community collectors working together on the shoreline
🤝

Community Collectors

Fair-wage programs that turn local residents into professional environmental stewards.

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Blockchain verification network visualization
🔗

Blockchain Verification

Every cleanup logged, verified, and publicly accessible on our distributed ledger.

Explore →
Corporate sustainability reporting and ESG dashboard
📊

Corporate ESG

Custom plastic offset programs, ESG reporting, and co-branded impact campaigns.

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Voices of Impact

What Our Community Says

"OIG's blockchain verification system gave our ESG committee the credibility we needed to report real impact to shareholders. The data is irrefutable."
MK
Marcus K.
Chief Sustainability Officer · Fortune 500 Partner
"As a collector in Lagos, this program gave me fair wages and the tools to make a real difference for my community. I've trained 12 others since I joined."
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Amara A.
Community Collector · Lagos, Nigeria
"We incorporated OIG's curriculum into our entire coastal school district. Students now lead their own cleanup initiatives. The youth ambassador program is transformative."
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Sofia R.
District Education Director · Philippines
Upcoming

Events & Fundraisers

14JUN
Beach Cleanup

Manila Bay Community Cleanup

Join 200+ volunteers for our largest Manila Bay cleanup of 2026. Equipment provided.

📍 Manila, Philippines  ·  🕗 7:00 AM
RSVP Free
22JUN
Fundraising Gala

Ocean Integrity Gala 2026

Our annual flagship gala. Dinner, live auction, impact presentation & sponsor recognition.

📍 Miami, FL  ·  🕕 6:00 PM Black Tie
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07JUL
Workshop

Ocean Plastic 101: Educator Training

Free virtual training for teachers on integrating ocean conservation into any curriculum.

🖥️ Online  ·  🕐 1:00 PM EST
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World-class organisations trusting OIG's blockchain-verified impact data to power their ESG commitments and sustainability reporting.

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UNEP
BlueWave Fund
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OceanTech
AquaVentures
GreenSea Foundation
Pacific Clean
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