My Nonprofit Reviews

I am a University of North Carolina at Wilmington alumni and in my last 2 years of study I came across Plastic Ocean Project. I was introduced through a practicum I signed up for called "Marine Debris Field Study" where Bonnie was the teacher. Being someone who grew up on the coast and has a special connection with the ocean I immediately was inspired by the nonprofit's journey and mission. The class provided opportunities for students to get realistic hands-on experience participating in on-going research projects as well as going on field trips to the beach and even an ocean's advocacy workshop. At the end of the semester I was so excited to have learned how to use lab instruments and know I was contributing to something meaningful that is much bigger than me. I loved it so much I came back as a course assistant to fill out my internship requirement. Additionally, Plastic Ocean Project hosts many local events such as concerts, cornhole tournaments, beach cleanups, etc. that are creative and engaging to get the public involved. You can tell how much POP's team is passionately devoted to finding creative solution to this ongoing environmental disaster and they give hope to and inspire people of all ages.