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Hawaii, humpback whales, and how to cut down on plastic use / Kelsey Williamson

Kelsey Williamson

Underwater, landscape, and travel photographer Kelsey Williamson — who is based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii — is passionate about raising awareness of ocean issues. She spoke to us about ways people can help stop plastic from flowing into our ocean.

Image © Kelsey Williamson

Kelsey Williamson
Dec 18, 2021

Image © Kelsey Williamson

Mo'orea, French Polynesia · Kelsey Williamson
Mo'orea, French Polynesia · Kelsey Williamson
While it’s hard to cut out plastic use completely, I have found that if you make small changes over time, you slowly start becoming more plastic-free and more conscious.
Kelsey Williamson
Underwater Photographer, Videographer
Kelsey Williamson
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Kelsey Williamson

Hawaii-Based Photographer

Kelsey Williamson is a photographer and content creator based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Projects in #Plastic

Giving plastic waste new life in India and Indonesia

Waste management experts are using the latest tracking technology to recover 50,000 kilograms of ocean-bound plastic.

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Petitions to stop plastics

Demand President Biden Declare an Emergency in East Palestine, Ohio
Tell the US Environmental Protection Agency: Protect Communities from Petrochemical Pollution
Urge the Army Corps of Engineers to Block the Toxic Greenfield Terminal
Stop the Deadly Buildout of DG Fuels and Air Products in Louisiana
Pass the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Act in New York
Hold Shell Accountable in Pennsylvania
Call on Leaders to Fund Research on the Impact of Plastic in Our Blood
Demand a Strong Global Plastics Treaty
Tell U.S. Leaders to Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act

Series

Climate Warrior | Diwigdi Valiente

Diwigdi “Diwi’ Valiente is fighting to end plastic pollution in the Guna Yala comarca indígena (indigenous province) off the coast of Panama.

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Marine Rewilder | Martina Sasso

A former advertising executive, Martina Sasso now channels her creativity and storytelling skills into protecting one of the last wild places on Earth: Argentina’s Península Mitre.

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Urban Environmentalist | Pete Malinowski

Combining his passions for marine conservation and public education, Pete Malinowski aims to reintroduce one billion oysters to New York Harbor to revitalize a long neglected ecosystem.

Video·4:03
Shark Protector | Carolina Ramírez

Costa Rica-born Carolina Ramírez found herself through diving with sharks. Now, she will stop at nothing to save the creatures she loves most in the world from exploitation.

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