Explore these links for more information about plastics and keeping our oceans clean.

PlasticsResource.org
Plastics today play an important part in cutting-edge technologies such as the space program, bulletproof vests and prosthetic limbs, as well as in everyday products such as beverage containers, medical devices and automobiles. Check out this site to learn what plastics are used for, how they are made and basic information on plastics and the environment.

PlasticsIndustry.org
Plastics' durability and light weight have made them ideal for many uses on or near the water. Unfortunately, improper disposal of plastic products is causing problems that range from unsightly beaches to endangered marine life.

OceanFutures.org
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society believes that environmental education should emphasize our need to be better stewards of natural resources and teach us how we can do a better job in living more sustainably on this planet. Addressing these critical issues requires a new approach to how we think about the future.