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Change the Tide Against Ocean Trash

We’ve grown up in a single-use plastic generation. Much of our plastic trash ends up in the ocean. Yet we know the ocean environment is inhabited by amazing creatures in delicate ecosystems. So we want to remove ocean trash whenever we see it.

From this notion, “The Extra Catch” was born.

No matter how you spend your time on the water (surfing, diving, boating, fishing), take a moment to collect ocean trash. You’ll never go back to the dock empty handed if you land “The Extra Catch.”

Don’t be part of the problem, be the solution! Help us change the tide against ocean trash. Be part of the movement … The Extra Catch.

#theextracatch @theextracatch

Thanks to @Westmatteeussen for grabbing #TheExtraCatch while snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan. 
It's easy to make an impact. 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #adventure #snorkelling #marinepollution
What are #microplastics?

Words @marine_matters
Image: @sealegacy

Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our ocean and aquatic life
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Microplastics come from a variety of sources, including from larger plastic debris that degrades into smaller and smaller pieces. In addition, microbeads, a type of microplastic, are very tiny pieces of manufactured polyethylene plastic that are added as exfoliants to health and beauty products, such as some cleansers and toothpastes. These tiny particles easily pass through water filtration systems and end up in the ocean and Great Lakes, posing a potential threat to aquatic life
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Given their pervasive and persistent nature, microplastics have become a global environmental concern and a potential risk to human populations! 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation
#WildlifeWednesday 
Shocking to see our plastic is EVERYWHERE!

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/05/world/microplastic-pollution-turtles-study-intl-scli/index.html

Grab #TheExtraCatch and do your part to keep plastics and microplastics out of the ocean. 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation
Our plastic problem is their plastic problem. 
Photo & Story via @thedodo 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation
Monday Motivation

Thanks to everyone who has joined us for cleanups or grabbed #TheExtraCatch on their own. We are making a difference. 
Check out our website for upcoming cleanups. 
PC: Team TEC 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #beachcleanup #Awesome #makeadifference
This might not look like much trash, but it could cause a lot of damage to marine life. You don't have to collect giant bags of trash ( you certainly can though) to make an impact. If you grab #TheExtraCatch every time you are on the water you can make a big difference. 
Follow @TheExtraCatch and tag us in your ocean and beach cleanup pics. 
Image: @dcardea Thank you, Dana, for making #theextracatch !

#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #beachcleanup #bepartofthesolution #takeaction
When your model is looking at the wrong camera

Founder @ConorZimmerman snapping pics of souther stingrays in The Bahamas.

PC: @biminisharkgirl 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #marinelife #stingrays #coexist
Let's #banthebag and make sure we always grab them if we are on our in the water. Plastic bags are deadly for marine life, but there is an easy solution- opt for reusable and skip the bag. 
Photo via @oceanprofile 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #plasticbags #seaturtles
Marine life needs our help. Whether you are diving, fishing or boating, please grab #theextracatch. 
Let's do our part to keep the oceans healthy and clean.

Image @Biminisharkgirl 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #dolphins #wilddolphins #swimwithdolphins
#WildlifeWednesday 
We must coexist. 
Founder @ConorZimmerman chillin with a loggerhead sea turtle. 
PC: @Chaddybags

#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #marinelife #seaturtles #coexist
Grab #TheExtraCatch and be part of the solution.

It's easy and we can make a difference. 
PC: NOAA

#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation
Any one else agree?

Image @zerowastewanderess @5gyres

#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation
It only takes a few minutes to make an impact. 
Grab #TheExtraCatch and help keep the oceans clean and beautiful for all of us. 
Founder @ConorZimmerman in The Bahamas 
PC: @Chaddybags

#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #beachcleanup #marinelife
This is NOT the view we want when we dive. 
Let's fix the problem, not MASK it. 
The ocean is filled with plastic, but we can make a change. Grab #TheExtraCatch every time you boat, fish, dive, paddleboard...etc... Every piece matters 📷 @byebyestraws via @plasticpollutes

#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation
#WildlifeWednesday

This is why we grab #TheExtraCatch. 
Let's protect the incredible wildlife we love to see.

Founder @ConorZimmerman sharing a moment with a southern stingray 📷 @chaddybags

#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation #stingrays #marinelife #coexist
Trash Tuesday

Our founder @ConorZimmerman always grabs #TheExtraCatch during every boat and dive trip. It's an easy way to make a difference. 
#theextracatch #oceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #scubadiving #freediving #boating #fishing #plasticproblem #skipthestraw #refusesingleuse #oceanconservation
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