The Ocean Ripple
Effect
Every choice you make sends ripples through the ocean. Adjust the sliders below to see how small daily changes in your habits can dramatically reduce your impact on marine ecosystems — and discover the tiny swaps that make a massive difference.
Adjust Your Habits
Drag each slider to reflect your current lifestyle. Watch your ocean impact score shift in real time.
Single-Use Plastics
Plastic bottles, straws, bags, and packaging you use per week
💡 Small swap: Explore zero-waste stores for the last few items
🌊 Ocean impact: You're already preventing ~200 items/year from reaching the sea
Why Every Ripple Counts
The ocean covers 71% of our planet and produces half the oxygen we breathe. These numbers show what's at stake — and why your choices matter.
tonnes of plastic enter oceans yearly
of seabirds have ingested plastic
average ocean warming since 1900
of coral reefs lost in 30 years
Start With These 5 Swaps
You don't need to change everything overnight. Pick one of these today — the ocean will feel the difference.
Carry a reusable bottle and bag everywhere
Choose MSC-certified seafood this week
Replace one car trip with walking or cycling
Try one natural cleaning product swap
Shorten your shower by 2 minutes today
Share this page with one friend — awareness is the first ripple