Scroll below to view some of our news coverage. If you are interested in interviewing any members of the Debris Free Oceans team or would like to feature us in a story, please reach out to amanda@debrisfreeoceans.org.
Local 10 News
February 12, 2025
‘Horrible mistake’: Environmentalists trash talk of ditching recycling in Miami
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
July 18,2024
Biden-Harris administration invests $27 million to support community-driven marine debris solutions through Investing in America agenda
Local 10 News
July 3, 2024
South Florida students lead the charge against plastic waste: ‘It is our job’
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
June 28,2024
Ocean Month 2024: What we can learn from youth taking action
WSVN 7 News
April 19, 2024
Viral video of boaters throwing trash into ocean draws outrage from environmental activists
EDM Maniac
February 6,2024
Ultra’s Sustainability Program, Mission:Home, Wins Prestigious Global Award
Local 10 News
January 17, 2024
‘Just another hit piece’: Carollo dismisses Little Havana litter problem
Local 10 News
December 20, 2023
‘Tis the season for holiday waste: Here’s how to be merry and mindful of your impact
Local 10 News
October 11, 2023
Some South Florida coral reefs bouncing back from devastatingly hot summer
The Miami Herald
May 24, 2023
Let’s dump our trash problems in Miami by stopping plastic at its source | Opinion
Local 10 News
April 19, 2023
Thousands of volunteers take part in Baynanza to help keep Biscayne Bay Clean
Local 10 News
October 15, 2022
“Plastic Free Cities” Program Launches with Ocean Conservancy, Big Blue & You
We Rave You
September 13, 2022
Ultra Music Festival swoops awards in sustainability for their project Mission:Home
Times Now
May 24, 2022
Spate of sperm whale deaths again spark worry over plastic pollution that plagues the ocean
Click Orlando
May 19, 2022
Human pollution likely killed 47-foot sperm whale found dead off Florida Keys
CBS Miami
April 26, 2022
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Shares Climate Action Strategy at the United Nations
The Miami Hurricane
September 29, 2021
University students attend Miami budget hearing to protest budget cuts within sustainability office
Local 10 News
September 22, 2021
South Florida makes a big difference on International Coastal Cleanup Day
Miami’s Community News
July 12, 2021
Hundreds of Residents Flock to Virginia Key to Reclaim their Beaches
Local 10 News
June 16, 2021
Kiosks stocked with cleaning refills can help South Florida cut down on plastic use
Local 10 News
April 21, 2021
She’s checked off lists, now she’s saving Miami’s endangered coral reefs
WSVN 7 News Miami
April 20, 2021
Buyu Izakaya, Debris Free Oceans team up for Earth Day Wynwood clean-up
Key News
November 21, 2019
As Council Joins the Fight, Local Nonprofit Wants Your Help to Stop Plastic Pollution
EDM Identity
July 31, 2019
As Council Joins the Fight, Local Nonprofit Wants Your Help to Stop Plastic Pollution
EARMILK
July 26, 2019
Ultra Music Festival commits to environmental protection and sustainability for 2020 and beyond
Dancing Astronaut
July 25, 2019
Ultra will extend ‘Mission: Home’ environmental sustainability initiative
Miami New Times
July 24, 2019
Ultra Touts Sustainability Initiatives Amid Search for Permanent Venue
EDM Sauce
July 24, 2019
Ultra Music Festival Continues Commitment to Environmental Sustainability Efforts
American Association for the Advancement of Science
April 26, 2019
Lucia Speroni is Shining a Light on Critical Links Between the Health of Waterways and Humans
Islander News
January 24, 2018
Can Miami lead the way in cutting back on single-use plastics? The Miami Is Not Plastic campaign is working toward just that
Miami’s Community News
March 31, 2017
Debris free Oceans team shares in burden of keeping South Florida beaches clean
