Our Partners
Tangaroa Blue Foundation are proud members of the Australian Citizen Science Association.
With our many partners, we are changing the face of mitigating marine debris in Australia by providing a framework for individuals, communities, industry and government to successfully create change to protect our oceans.
Supporters
Our Supporters provide donations or in-kind services to help us keep our events going.
![]() | On-demand flat-rate graphic design, perfect for small to medium businesses. Tiered plans to suit your business size and needs including website, digital and traditional advertising and brand design. | Contact Form | 55 Knots |
![]() | AIMS is the largest industry body in the Australasian region for professional marine surveyors and the second largest marine surveyor body in the world. We are a not-for-profit membership-based Institute which allows our members access to a wealth of knowledge, training, support, and professional accreditation. We facilitate the link between recreational and commercial industry consumers and qualified, reputable professional surveyors that adhere to strict codes of conduct and ethical behaviour. With over 450 members based around Australia, New Zealand, and overseas, the range of skills of our members is vast and covers all facets of the Marine Surveying Industry. | Contact Form | Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors |
![]() | Dunlite has been manufacturing and supplying portable petrol and diesel powered equipment for over 70 years. Dunlite products range from portable petrol and diesel powered Generators, Welder Generators, Multi-Power, Tractor Pacs, Inverter Generators, 4-Stroke Multi-Purpose Engines, Pumps and Battery Chargers / Starters. Dunlite has donated a portable diesel powered generator to Tangaroa Blue to assist in the logistics of running Cape York beach clean-up events and debris removal. | Contact Form | Dunlite |
![]() | Gage Roads Brewing Co was inspired by a love of the coast. Named after the strip of ocean that separates Fremantle and Rottnest Island, Gage Roads turned an old factory into a brewery more than 15 years ago. Ever since, the crew have brewed a range of local lagers and ales that are best enjoyed alongside good times. The coast is in our DNA and we’re proud to be partnering with AMDI to do our bit to support beach clean-ups, fundraise and help drive awareness of AMDI’s awesome work. | Contact Form | contact@ Gage Roads Brewery |
![]() | Getac Technology Corporation, a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business, was established in 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace to supply defence electronic products. Getac’s business coverage includes; rugged notebooks, rugged tablet PCs and mobile video solution for military, public safety, utility, manufacturing, transportation and logistics customers. Getac’s strong R&D capabilities allow it to provide a high level of bespoke engineering and all-aspect hardware software integration solutions. | Contact Form | Getac |
![]() | Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation is a non-profit public charity founded in 2008 by Jack and Kim Johnson to promote positive and lasting change within communities by supporting organizations that focus on environmental, art, and music education. | Contact Form | Johnson Ohana Foundation – USA |
![]() | Liminal make bags and t-shirts and aprons but their business is helping drive impact and purpose to brands, events or conferences through their range of custom printed fair trade and organic apparel and merchandise. They're about eliminating poverty and its impact through transformational business in Kolkata, India helping create good jobs and good choices for everyone in the supply chain. | Contact Form | Liminal |
![]() | Mike Ball Dive Expeditions focuses on providing excellent diving within a highly professional and safe operation. We take care to seek out the best dive sites, and then combine them with excellent food, accommodation and service to ensure our guests have a fantastic holiday experience. Our vessel ‘Spoilsport’ is Australia’s most awarded Liveaboard. The company recognises the importance of preserving the underwater environment and has long supported scientific research in marine biology, hosting researchers on board and collecting data to support studies on minke whales, nautilus and coral. In 2004 the operation achieved an Advanced Ecotourism accreditation. | Contact Form | Mike Ball |
![]() | NueBar is a range of pH balanced bars for your hair, face and body. Sans the plastic bottles. At Nuebar we believe in caring for our planet as well as your body. We combine plant based ingredients with the best of green chemistry to ensure that you don’t have to compromise on performance to do the right thing by our planet. Naturally, our products are pH balanced, made in Australia, work amazingly and are SLS, palm oil and cruelty free. | Contact Form | Nue Bar |
![]() | Ocean Grind is an artisan coffee roasting company on the Surf Coast of Victoria. We are passionate about two things: coffee and the coast. Our sustainability values run strong – from the way in which our coffees are farmed through to the type of packaging used for our roasted coffee. We really hope that our children and future generations can get to enjoy the ocean the way it should be. We have chosen to partner with Tangaroa Blue Foundation as they tackle the source of marine debris and also aid in educating the next generation to help curb human behaviour and keep our oceans clean. We will pledge to donate 1% of all coffee sales to Tangaroa Blue Foundation. | Contact Form | Ocean Grind |
![]() | The Old Skipper brand is inspired by the materials used by the valiant men and women at sea, boldly navigating the unpredictable ocean with determination and strength. Our premium products are made from only the finest of materials from European sources. Hand crafted from genuine Italian leather, Germany made waterproof nautical rope and finished off with a Romanian manufactured timeless anchor in stainless-steel, this is the most perfect luxury accessory and gift. We have carefully designed many sophisticated and eye-catching styles to suit your own unique look. Effortlessly worn every day and all year round, from the beach to the boardroom, with our bracelets you get to navigate your life with luxury on your wrist. Their 7Seas Collection is made from recycled plastic bottles and were developed to raise funds for the Tangaroa Blue Foundation. | Contact Form | Old Skipper |
![]() | Enjoy the peace and exclusivity of your own absolute beach front location. This resort style residence is located on Port Douglas’ iconic Four Mile Beach, and could be the perfect place to stay for your next visit to the region. The Port Douglas Beach House is a great supporter of the Tangaroa Blue Foundation. | Contact Form | The Port Douglas Beach House |
![]() | Saltwater Tribe is locally owned business established in Queensland in 2017 by founders Roxana Caha and Yvonne Hoppe. Our vision is to provide like-minded ocean and conservation lovers with a fun & stylish selection of ocean inspired gifts, art and apparel. Our products are inspired by, and not taken from, the ocean. As we grow, we hope to reduce our carbon footprint and source a wider range of sustainable products and packaging to help support positive behavioural changes with regards to single use plastic and the throw away culture. We’re passionate about the ocean and its incredibly diverse inhabitants and want to help safeguard it for future generations. This is why we are thrilled to support and promote the incredible work carried out by Tangaroa Blue Foundation. We will be donating 5% of our profit to Tangaroa to help their mission of tackling marine debris and educating future generations. | Contact Form | Saltwater Tribe |
![]() | SisterShip Magazine – the World’s First Boating Magazine for Women Written by women for women, SisterShip is an international magazine with the ethos: Belong: Share passions with like-minded people; Encourage: Support women, assist, advise, share, trust; Inspire: Creating ideas, thoughts, hopes, dreams; Inform: Promote safety, topical, newsy, fresh, detail; and Entertain: Be exciting, new, fun, rich, safe, honest, reliable. | Contact Form | SisterShip Magazine |
![]() | SunButter are Australia's first SPF 50 sunscreen in a tin. Its Reef safe, Vegan, Palm oil free and 4 hours Water resistant. We also donate a percentage of profits to Environmental and Conservation causes. We believe in protecting People & Oceans. | Contact Form | Sunbutter Oceans |
![]() | Wavelength is one of the longest running reef operators in Port Douglas, being owned by marine biologists since 1986 – we are an Advanced Eco-Accredited & Climate Action Certified operator with the philosophy and dedication to small group, low impact, close to nature education adventures to the Great Barrier Reef. We offer a truly unique day out with a maximum of 30 passengers visiting 3 exclusive reef sites across Opal, Tongue and St Crispin’s Reef. Our onboard marine biologist give guided snorkel tours and reef talks to share our passion for the reef and why it’s worth protecting. Our sites are chosen for the quality of the coral, the diversity of reef types and marine life and the needs of snorkelers. We aim to show you how good the reef can be and provide the best outer reef experience available – in a low impact way. | Contact Form | Wavelength |
![]() | We-Refill - as a community we make the choice to refill for water without waste. It all starts with one bottle. | Contact Form | We-refill |
![]() | Zoos Victoria is a world-leading zoo-based conservation organisation, dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. Our three zoos are Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Each one provides a unique and immersive experience that attracts visitors from around the world. Our zoos inspire animal lovers of all ages. And by strengthening the connection between people and wildlife, we hope to protect the future of animals and their homes. Our important work includes breeding and recovery programs; we've built partnerships with local communities, fellow conservationists, and like-minded organisations — close to home and in far-flung corners of the world. | Contact Form | Zoos Victoria |
![]() | Leaders in the supply and installation of quality Window Treatments throughout WA and the South West region, this family run business has over 20 years experience in the industry and offer an extensive range of Window Treatments from their Enterprise Park Showroom. As specialists they offer friendly and professional advice to customers, designers, builders, architects and others connected within the industry, providing consultation, supply of quality workmanship and expert installation of the very latest window furnishing solutions. | Contact Form | Bay West Blinds & Shutters |
![]() | Designing and building award winning architectural homes and major renovations and additions in Perth and the South West. Specialising in difficult sites and knockdown/rebuilds through innovative design and remarkable construction methods. Since 1998 Managing Director, Alex Campbell has directed his attention to quality constructions and design solutions in the South West. It is Alex’s philosophy that the successful ‘bringing to life’ of a client’s dream home lies within one-to-one personalised service, a high level of supervision and fastidious quality control through all stages. | Contact Form | Tallwood Custom Built Homes |
![]() | In the never ending quest to pack smarter and travel lighter, without forfeiting comfort, we've loomed a collection of Journey Towels using cotton yarn instead of polyester. Packing down smaller, drying faster and 100% free from micro-plastics, Layday towels are nice fit for your pack & our planet. | Contact Form | Tallwood Custom Built Homes |
![]() | Kaikoa Designs' pieces are made from high quality 925 sterling silver, which means they can withstand any occasion while still bringing happiness to those who wear them. They ship their unique ocean inspired jewellery all over the world, and they can also be found at the local markets around the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland. | Contact Form | Kaikoa Designs |
![]() | GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. | Contact Form | GHD |
AMDI partners
Our AMDI partners contribute to on-ground removal and prevention services. To get involved, please email info@tangaroablue.org.
![]() | The Department of Agriculture is a federal governmental body, which aims to enhance the sustainability, profitability and competitiveness of Australia's agriculture, food, fisheries and forestry industries. | General Inquiries Contact Form | Australian Government Department of Agriculture |
![]() | The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is a statutory authority established under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990. AMSA's principal functions are promoting maritime safety, protection of the environment, preventing and combating ship-sourced pollution. | Contact Enquiries | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
![]() | Operated by a non-profit community organisation known as BJECA (Busselton Jetty Environment and Conservation Association), the Busselton Jetty is the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, extending 1.8 kilometres across the Geographe Bay in Western Australia. | Contact Email | Busselton Jetty |
![]() | Located in Far North Queensland, Cook Shire has several established organisations aiding in the environmental management of the town. An initiative created by the council is the Tippanys Cash for Christmas, a reward gesture for the reduce and reuse of wqste by the community. | Contact Email | Cook Shire |
![]() | Established in the Whitsunday Region, Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc. is an ongoing program to involve the community in protecting the marine environments surrounding the region. The organisation has three initiatives; The Whitsunday Marine Debris Removal Program, Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre and the Mackay Coastal Clean Up. | Contact Email | Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc. |
![]() | Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KABWA) provides leadership in the field of litter prevention and reduction. Though community awareness and engagement, education, legislation and enforcement strategies KABWA works to change the attitudes and behaviours of the community and strives for a litter-free WA. | Contact Email | Keep Australia Beautiful WA |
![]() | The Morris Family Foundation invests in projects and organisations with meaningful social, economic and environmental impact. We support innovative organisations that shape real and lasting change by building strong foundations for education and empowerment. | Contact Email | Morris Family Foundation |
![]() | OceanWatch Australia Ltd is a national not-for-profit environmental company that works to advance sustainability in the Australian seafood industry. | Contact Email | OceanWatch Australia |
![]() | Operation Straw was originally designed to be a 3-month campaign starting in December 2017 and has now developed into a volunteer lead organisation who host regular events in Northern Beaches area where volunteers gather to jump in the ocean for a Strawkle (that’s a snorkel for straws). Their mission is to inspire everyday citizens to jump in the ocean for a Strawkle, and provide them with the tools needed to cut single-use plastic items like straws out of their life. They want to help everyone kick the plastic habit and empower other communities around the world to do the same. | Contact Form | Operation Straw |
![]() | Parks Victoria is a statutory authority, created by the Parks Victoria Act 1998 and reporting to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change.We are responsible for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria. | Contact Email | Parks Victoria |
![]() | A government body created for the protection of Tasmanias forests and fauna, Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania aims toconserve the State's natural and cultural heritage while providing for sustainable use and economic opportunities for the Tasmanian community. | Contact Form | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania |
![]() | Reef Check Australia believes in protecting reefs and oceans by empowering people. We are an innovative environmental charity dedicated to protecting Australia's reefs and oceans by engaging the community in hands-on research and education. | Contact Email | Reef Check Australia |
![]() | Responsible Runners integrate running/walking with weekly cleanups to reduce marine debris, build stronger communities, and raise awareness about raise awareness about the health and environmental dangers of single-use disposable waste, particularly plastic, to effect positive behavioural change. Volunteers submit data an all hauls to Tangaroa Blue's Australian Marine Debris Initiative. | Contact Email | Responsible Runners |
![]() | Responsible Cafes' mission is to reduce single use plastic within the café and catering industry and strop plastic ending up in landfill, littering our oceans and neighbourhoods. | Contact Form | responsible Cafes |
![]() | Tex & Bundy are a well known Australian motorcycling, charity fundraising duo. An Aussie bloke (Tex) and his stumpy tailed cattle dog (Bundy) who love & live to ride together. Tex & Bundy have ridden over 600,000km together for charity all around Australia supporting countless charities. | Tex & Bundy - The Dog on the Bike | |
![]() | The URG Dive Club is the Underwater Research Group of New South Wales and is a non-commercial organisation of people who share an interest in, and a commitment to the underwater world. Its aim is to further all aspects of underwater exploration, research, safety, photography and sport. The URG Dive Club was formed in September 1953 and incorporated in 1959. Over the years, the URG has had many illustrious members. Neville Coleman the writer and photographer of Australian marine life was a very active member in the early days and contributed a regular “Conchological Corner” segment to the Bulletin. Steve Parish, the well-known wildlife photographer was also a member as were Dr. Carl Edmonds, the renowned Underwater Medical Practitioner, and Les Graham, of Terrigal Diving School, who taught many members to dive. | Contact Form | Underwater Research Group of New South Wales |
![]() | Take 3 believes in simple actions to address complex problems. Take 3 pieces of rubbish with you when you leave the beach, waterway or…anywhere, and you have made a difference. Through education that inspires participation, Take 3 is building a global movement of people who are connected to the planet. Join our movement today. #Take3ForTheSea | Contact Form | Take 3 For the Sea |
![]() | Living Ocean is an environmental association that promotes the awareness of human impact on the ocean through research, education, creative activation and support of others who sustain ocean health and integrity. Its projects expand the scientific and community understanding of coastal marine ecosystems in Australia. | Contact via website | Living Ocean |
![]() | Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. | Contact Form | Plastic Free July |
![]() | No Balloon Release Australia petitions Parliament, requesting a ban on the release of any number of balloons, and a ban on the use of helium to inflate party, promotional and ceremonial balloons. | Contact Form | No Balloon Release Australia |
![]() | AUSMAP is the bridge between a massive problem and the solutions. It is designed to document and analyse microplastic pollution in Australian aquatic environments. | Contact Form | AUSMAP |
International AMDI partners
![]() | For over a century, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) has made a lasting impact on global biodiversity. Our vision is a sustainable future for the planet, where biodiversity is effectively conserved by the people who live closest to it, supported by the global community and choosing solutions that are based on sound science. FFI supports over 140 projects in more than 40 countries including the Good Scrub Guide which aims to reduce microplastics entering the marine ecosystem through effective corporate engagement. | Contact Form | Fauna & Flora International |
![]() | Indonesian Waste Platform (IWP) was established in 2015 and is a registered non-for-profit association in Jakarta. IWP is a ‘hub’ connecting stakeholders from all sectors, promoting and facilitating cross-sector collaboration, facilitating waste business development, promoting the forming a common shared vision, strategy and action plans in collaboration with the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and the Ministries of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia. | Contact Email | International Waste Platform |
![]() | International Pellet Watch is a volunteer-based global monitoring program designed to monitor the pollution status of the oceans. Since its launch in 2005, ~ 80 groups and individuals from ~ 50 countries have been participating in this project to cover ~ 200 locations around the world. We focus on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as PCBs and organochlorine pesticides. | Contact Email | International Pellet Watch – Japan |
![]() | Collective impact : stakeholder networks from 31 countries united to collaborate on Ocean Action, Climate Action, addressing pollution from land-based, riverine and marine-based sources and advancing Circular Economy development. International Waste Platform was initiated in March 2018 in San Diego by participants from the following countries: Indonesia, Portugal, Australia, South Africa (regional), USA, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Taiwan and Ghana. | Contact Email | International Waste Platform |
![]() | Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation is a non-profit public charity founded in 2008 by Jack and Kim Johnson to promote positive and lasting change within communities by supporting organizations that focus on environmental, art, and music education. | Contact Form | Johnson Ohana Foundation – USA |
![]() | The K?kua Hawai?i Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawai?i. Our mission is to provide students with experiences that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their environment so they will be lifelong stewards of the earth. | Contact Email | Kokua Foundation – Hawaii |
![]() | 1% for the Planet’s mission is to build, support and activate an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet. As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary and more than $100 million invested in positive environmental change by our member companies, we invite you to join us by supporting member businesses, volunteering with and donating to our nonprofit partners, and spreading the word about 1% for the Planet. | Contact Email | 1% for the Planet |
![]() | Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance of individuals, organizations and businesses working together to stop plastic pollution and its toxic impacts on humans, animals, the ocean and the environment. With its work, Plastic Pollution seeks to put plastic pollution at the forefront of global social, environmental and political discourse. | Contact Email | Plastic Pollution Coalition – USA |