Creativity, collaboration and eco-innovation can change the world.
There is no perfect environmentalist, and no magic fix for the environmental crisis. We need everyone participating in solutions and owning the responsibility to act — individually, collectively, locally and globally.
Parley addresses complex ocean threats with a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach. Combining the arts, education and communication, direct impact, material innovation, and scientific research, our initiatives bridge seemingly disparate groups, boost knowledge-sharing and build realistic frameworks for a crucial process of change.
FEATURED INITIATIVES
EDUCATION
Parley Ocean School initiatives take an immersive approach to environmental education, connecting learners of all ages with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to act. Developed with a global network of educators and experts, our in-person and online lessons balance local and global issues, connect big-picture thinking with immediate impacts, and instill in each individual a sense of place and agency within the movement to end today’s biggest marine threats. We tailor programs for local communities, corporate groups and are rolling out physical Ocean Schools at our AIR Stations throughout the world, starting in South Africa, Hawai’i and Chile.
ART PROGRAM
Parley for the Oceans was founded in the heart of the art community, with early supporters like Julian Schnabel and Ed Ruscha creating new work in support of the organization and the ocean cause. Parley has since expanded its program and collaborated on projects ranging from underwater sculptures to sustainable surfboards with leading contemporary artists including Doug Aitken, Walton Ford, Jenny Holzer, Pipilotti Rist, Rosemarie Trockel, David LaChapelle, Bharti Kher, Katharina Grosse, Peter Shuyff and Tobias Rehberger. Fostering collaboration within and beyond the art world, Parley works with artists and galleries to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and help end their destruction.
Ocean Plastic®
Developed by Parley and our network of material scientists, Ocean Plastic® is a range of premium materials for the sports, fashion, design and luxury industries made from intercepted and upcycled marine plastic debris.
Ocean Plastic® provides a replacement for virgin plastic materials across a range of applications and allows for the implementation of our long-term strategy: Parley AIR — Avoid, Intercept, Redesign. Working with major brands, fashion designers, furniture makers and more, we have created a global supply chain that continually removes plastic from ocean-facing island nations and transforms it into Symbols of Change — products that support the cause and our long-term vision for a Material Revolution.
Science & RESEARCH
Parley collaborates with a network of scientists, experts and innovators to advance and advocate for a deeper understanding of marine life, ecosystems, the spread of plastic pollution and its impact on oceans and human health. Our research subjects span whale snot to high-fashion textiles. With the help of our partners, we garner support for the protection and restoration of sea forests, boost eco-innovation in non-invasive marine mammal research, and collect data to inform stronger material standards alongside the development of new materials that can replace current plastics and work in harmony with nature.
Partnerships
Collaboration is the nucleus of Parley, and the heart and soul of our mission. Everyone has a role to play. To accelerate and grow the movement, we’ve formed alliances with major partners including adidas, American Express, Anheuser Busch InBev (Corona), Republic of Maldives, United Nations, World Bank, British Fashion Council, Dior, Brita, Talisker, Sea Change Project, Biofabricate and collaborators spanning the worlds of science, art, fashion, design, technology, finance, entertainment, sports, space and ocean exploration.
EXPLORE FEATURED INITIATIVES
Underwater Pavilions
Doug Aitken x Parley Underwater Pavilions operates as an observatory for ocean life, creating a variety of converging perceptual encounters and a portal to personal narratives in environmentalism.
PARLEY X CHRISTO & JEANNE-CLAUDE
Parley will be repurposing and recycling the fabric of the iconic ‘L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped’ by the late Christo and Jeanne Claude.
ADIDAS x PARLEY
Our landmark adidas x Parley partnership engages a global audience and sets new industry standards through a range of eco-innovative footwear and apparel made from Ocean Plastic®.
PARLEY SNOTBOT®
Harnessing technology and drones to revolutionize whale conservation research.
Parley Ocean School ONLINE
Education for action. Our new online portal connects curious minds to the knowledge, tools, innovators and inspiration to create change in their communities.
the Material Revolution
Together with our global expert network, we’re operating an extensive research and development program to invent and scale alternatives, support innovators, and to establish new industry standards that drive the Material Revolution.
Forests of the Sea
Forests of the Sea unites researchers, conservationists, creators and communities to help research, protect and preserve global kelp forests for future generations.
SAIL GP x PARLEY
Parley and the Australian SailGP Team join forces to promote the AIR Strategy at sea, on land and in everyday life.
DIOR x PARLEY
Our collaboration with the iconic French fashion house takes Ocean Plastic® to new levels of luxury – demonstrating the versatility and reliability of our repurposed ocean yarns and fabrics.
Parley Ocean School
Inspiring and empowering the next generation of Ocean Guardians through ocean immersion, classroom lessons, Parley AIR workshops, and direct action.
amex: back our oceans
American Express expands its commitments to the Parley AIR Strategy with a global campaign to Back Our Oceans, a redesigned Card made primarily from reclaimed plastic, and a call to action to remove up to 1 million lbs of marine plastic pollution.
TALISKER x PARLEY
Talisker and Parley for the Oceans join forces on a mission to protect 100 million square meters of marine ecosystems around the world.
Parley x Christie's
Ten contemporary artworks artists donated to support the Parley Global Cleanup Network.
Parley x Biofabricate
Sharing the vision of new material world built with biology, Parley and Biofabricate have partnered since 2017 to support the annual summit Material Revolution
BYBORRE x PARLEY
Pushing the boundaries of material innovation and conscious textile design.
SURFBOARD ARTWORK SERIES
Leading artists Ed Ruscha, Jenny Holzer, Katharina Grosse, Keiichi Tanaami, Kenny Scharf and Rosemarie Trockel create limited edition series of surfboard art pieces to support Parley’s Cleanup Network.
The World Bank
Parley and the World Bank announce a major 8-nation program to fight plastic pollution reaching rivers and seas across South Asia.
VENICE BIENNALE ARCHITETTURA: PLASTICITY
Niccolo Casas unveils 3D-printed artwork made with Parley Ocean Plastic®.
BRITA x Parley
We teamed up with the global brand to re-envision the future of water and collaborate to end the single-use plastic bottle.
Parley AIR Station: South Africa
Parley joins forces with Sentinel Ocean Alliance to open the first permanent Parley Ocean School for youth in Cape Town.
Education for action. Our new online portal connects curious minds to the knowledge, tools, innovators and inspiration to create change in their communities.