The Galapagos are truly a wonder to behold.

The Galapagos made us fall in LOVE with the ocean all over again! In the words of our crew member, Val Godden, we're "still in-awe of last week’s #5gyeresexpedition2019 ([link removed][UNIQID]) to the Galapagos with an inspiring group of adventurers, activists and plastic pollution experts from around the globe! During the voyage, we connected with incredibly WILD nature while discussing the plastic problem and sharing ideas + solutions about how to keep places like the Galapagos free of #microplastics ([link removed][UNIQID]) !"

Follow along on the journeys of our inspiring crew on our Instagram 👉 ([link removed][UNIQID]) www.instagram.com/5gyres
[link removed][UNIQID]
[link removed][UNIQID]

This month: Our fundraising platform is a hit!
With the popularity of Facebook fundraisers and our community interested in donating their birthday to saving the ocean from plastic, we are happy to see that our fundraising platform on our site is taking off. In the rise of digital communications, it is now easier than ever to do your research, support a cause, and make a difference. Watch for a Facebook Live coming from one of our most dedicated fundraisers on August 28th! Join us! ([link removed][UNIQID])

[link removed][UNIQID]

TrashBlitz app to be used in global Break Free From Plastic brand audits!
Today is the official launch of global movement, Break Free From Plastic's Brand Audits for International Coastal Cleanup Day! Starting today, you can sign up to join a brand audit worldwide. Sign up here ([link removed][UNIQID]) . Data will be catalogued using the TrashBlitz app. View live stats coming in on TrashBlitz.org!

SF Bay Microplastics Project results are only months away!

On October 2nd, the results of a three year study led by our Science Programs Director, Carolynn Box will come to a close with the final results coming out on how many microplastics are actually in the San Francisco Bay! Stay tuned to our social media for all the latest information as well as the final release. We can't wait to share the findings of this important science with everyone!

Partners Doing Awesome Things:

Back to School with LunchSkins U-Konserve is Celebrating 11 years! Everything But Water: 5 EASY Ways to Live Sustainably Klean Kanteen: Repurpose Your Stainless Bottle ([link removed][UNIQID])
Movement Case Recycles ([link removed][UNIQID])

============================================================
** Facebook ([link removed][UNIQID])
** Twitter ([link removed][UNIQID])
** Link ([link removed][UNIQID])
** Website (www.5gyres.org)
Copyright © 2019 The 5 Gyres Institute, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you signed up on our website or at an event and because you are awesome.

Our mailing address is:
The 5 Gyres Institute
5792 West Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
USA
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can
** update your preferences ([link removed])
or ** unsubscribe from this list ([link removed])
.