Six hundred meters long, five polluted gyres, one ambitious goal - this is The Ocean Cleanup. Devised by a brilliant Dutch, then-teenager, this system hopes to tackle the infamous garbage patches with an innovative plastic collection device to help r.. Read More

Ocean First is proud to be an official Dive Shop For Turtles, furthering our commitment to protecting our ocean and its inhabitants by supporting conservation efforts and educating divers about the turtle shell trade and other threats to sea turtles... Read More

As a Certified B-Corp, Ocean First is committed to using our business as a force for good. The Colorado B-Local community makes it easy to find ways to engage our employees and provide opportunities to turn words into action. February's B of Serv.. Read More

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