Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface and produce more than half of the oxygen we breathe.

They regulate our climate, support biodiversity, and provide food and income for more than 3 billion people.

But every ocean on Earth is under stress—from rising temperatures and pollution to habitat destruction and overfishing.

At Ecodrive, we support verified restoration projects in ocean ecosystems all over the world.

From kelp planting on the Pacific Coast to plastic cleanup in the Indian Ocean, we’re helping businesses take direct, measurable climate action.

Here’s a closer look at the health of each major ocean—and how businesses can help restore them through impact-driven projects with Ecodrive.

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Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest body of water on Earth, covering over 63 million square miles—about one-third of the planet’s surface.

Its deepest point, the Mariana Trench, plunges over 36,000 feet below sea level.

It supports thousands of marine species, including whales, sea turtles, and vast coral reef systems.

But this ocean is also home to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a floating mass of plastic debris estimated to cover over 600,000 square miles. Pollution, overfishing, and warming waters are putting immense pressure on Pacific ecosystems.

Coral bleaching is becoming more frequent and deadly, and ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shellfish and other marine life.

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How Ecodrive is helping improve the health of the Pacific Ocean‍

Ecodrive is supporting kelp restoration along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.

Kelp forests are fast-growing, carbon-absorbing powerhouses that restore biodiversity, improve water quality, and provide shelter for fish and invertebrates.

These underwater forests play a vital role in helping the Pacific recover—and businesses can help fund their growth with every sale, booking, or customer action.

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Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean on Earth, spanning over 27 million square miles and bordered by more than 30 countries.

It’s home to some of the most biodiverse coastal ecosystems in the world, including coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass meadows.

But despite its beauty, the Indian Ocean is in deep trouble.

This ocean is warming faster than any other, with surface temperatures rising by 1°C over the last century—nearly 1.5 times the global average.

Plastic waste is also a major issue.

Countries like Indonesia generate over 3 million tons of plastic annually, much of which ends up in the ocean.

Coastal communities are struggling to manage waste and protect vital habitats from degradation.

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How Ecodrive is helping improve the health of the Indian Ocean‍

In Bali, we fund plastic removal programs that directly clean the Indian Ocean—recovering bottles, bags, and microplastics before they harm marine life.

In Kenya, we support mangrove restoration projects that protect shorelines, stabilize coastal ecosystems, and act as carbon sinks.

Mangroves store up to four times more carbon than terrestrial forests, making them essential tools in the fight against climate change.

By restoring these ecosystems, we’re improving the health of the Indian Ocean from two sides: removing waste and rebuilding what matters most.

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Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean stretches across more than 41 million square miles, connecting the Americas with Europe and Africa.

It’s the second-largest ocean on the planet and plays a crucial role in regulating global temperatures through its powerful current system, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).

This ocean supports everything from coral reefs in the Caribbean to fish nurseries along the U.S. coast.

But the Atlantic is warming fast—and its circulation system is weakening, which could trigger more extreme weather and rising sea levels. Alongside this, millions of tons of plastic enter the Atlantic each year.

In the Gulf of Mexico and along the coast of Florida, marine wildlife is under pressure from pollution, red tide events, and habitat loss.‍

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How Ecodrive is helping improve the health of the Atlantic Ocean‍

In Florida, we support verified ocean plastic removal projects that clean the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.

These efforts recover harmful waste before it can break down into microplastics or harm marine animals like sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds.

Every business that partners with Ecodrive can link customer actions—like purchases, bookings, or reviews—to the direct removal of ocean plastic in high-impact areas like Florida.

It’s not charity—it’s change, backed by data and scaled by brands.

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Southern Ocean

Surrounding Antarctica, the Southern Ocean is the youngest and coldest ocean on Earth.

It connects the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans and acts as a giant carbon sink, absorbing an estimated 40% of all human-generated CO₂ emissions in the ocean.

It also moves more water than any other current system on the planet, making it a key driver of global climate stability.

But the Southern Ocean isn’t immune to the climate crisis. Warming temperatures are melting Antarctic ice, disturbing food chains, and putting species like krill, penguins, and seals at risk.

As sea ice retreats, the ecosystem’s entire structure begins to unravel.‍

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How Ecodrive is helping improve the health of the Southern Ocean‍

While we don’t yet have direct restoration projects in the Southern Ocean, many of our global sustainability efforts—like tree planting and kelp restoration—help protect the health of oceans everywhere.

Forests and coastal ecosystems absorb carbon, slow climate change, and reduce the stress placed on even the most remote bodies of water.

Supporting verified impact around the world helps preserve the Southern Ocean by protecting Earth’s overall climate balance.

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Arctic Ocean

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the five, covering about 5.4 million square miles.

Despite its size, it’s one of the most important regions for regulating global climate.

Its sea ice reflects sunlight, helping to cool the planet, and it’s home to uniquely adapted wildlife like polar bears, narwhals, and Arctic cod.

Unfortunately, the Arctic is warming up to four times faster than the rest of the world. Sea ice is vanishing at alarming rates, threatening both wildlife and Indigenous communities who rely on the ocean for survival.

As the ice melts, it also opens the region to more shipping, drilling, and pollution risks.

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How Ecodrive is helping improve the health of the Arctic Ocean‍

While we don’t have Arctic-specific projects yet, every piece of verified impact we support—from plastic recovery to mangrove and kelp restoration—contributes to climate resilience.

Oceans are deeply interconnected. What we restore in one part of the world sends ripple effects to another.

By helping businesses take meaningful action elsewhere, we’re helping safeguard places like the Arctic, where direct work is often logistically challenging but deeply needed.

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Why It All Matters - And How Your Business Can Help

No matter where they are in the world, healthy oceans are the foundation of a healthy planet.

The work we support—pulling plastic from the Indian Ocean, restoring kelp forests in the Pacific, replanting mangroves in Kenya—doesn’t just protect those coastlines.

It strengthens global ecosystems, stabilizes our climate, and gives wildlife a fighting chance across all five oceans.

If you're a business looking to take climate action that’s tangible, transparent, and actually moves the needle—Ecodrive can help.

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Support verified ocean projects around the world, automatically.‍

Every sale, every meeting booked, every customer review = plastic pulled, kelp planted, mangroves restored.

Ecodrive technology allows you to link everyday customer actions to verified ocean and climate projects around the world.

It’s simple to integrate, easy to scale, and built to grow alongside your business.

Every project is fully verified, with photo evidence, GPS data, and transparent reporting—so you and your customers always know the impact is real.

Start today and become part of a global network of brands cleaning the ocean and restoring our planet—one action at a time.

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