What’s a tropical dive without spotting at least one turtle floating around the reef? No matter how many times we see turtles on our dives, the sight of them always gives us pause as we are reminded that we are in their yard, not the other way .. Read More

Plastic pollution has far surpassed the point in which we can feign ignorance and not act. It is a worldwide problem and we need to address it now. Most often, plastic is produced, used, and then simply discarded, with studies showing that 91% of all.. Read More

Two of Ocean First's staff, Marlee and Kathryn, recently embarked on a multi-day rafting adventure with Adrift Dinosaur to reconnect with the wilderness and waterways who's health is interconnected with the health of our ocean. Here's the.. Read More

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats facing the health of our ocean – Texas-sized swirling masses of micro-plastics, turtles with straws stuck in their noses, albatross dying with stomachs full of plastic bits, it's enough to ca.. Read More

Now more than ever it is important to take action in helping our planet. Many people think that plastic pollution and the contamination of our marine ecosystems and the planet as a whole is such a large scale issue that there is nothing they can do t.. Read More

The 2020 Ocean First Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are approaching quickly, and it’s time to buckle down and start crossing off the gifts for all the special someones on your list. It has always been important to support small businesses, but.. Read More

Behind The Gift: Give More By Supporting a B Corporation B Corps have a story to tell! From our supply chain to our employees, a lot of partners and people work together behind the scenes to make a positive impact. And there’s more to B Corp pr.. Read More

All throughout March, we’re swinging our doors wide open and inviting you in to see what goes on #BehindtheB. Being a B Corp is something we’re really proud of, so for the month of March, we’ll be sharing what our certification mean.. Read More

As the sun gets hotter and the days get longer, we salty-haired and sandy-toed enthusiasts have one thing in mind: a long-awaited beach day. But as the summer season approaches, we must remain mindful of our own impact on our beloved beaches. All mar.. Read More