I want to be a mermaid one day and love all marine life. It is important to make sure the ocean doesn't have plastic in to help species survive and help our planet. Please donate something for my 7th birthday and come and enjoy partying with me at my disco.

Ocean plastic is a planetary crisis , according to UN Oceans Chief, Lisa Svensson. Each week a new study is released about how plastic has been found in a new species or habitat. Inside animals, at the bottom of the ocean, in our water and in our air - plastic is everywhere. We want to see more ocean and less plastic, so A Rocha is:* Developing a global citizen science project on nurdles - small plastic pellets used for industrial plastic production often found washed up on beaches;* Publishing articles and making presentations that explore the theological implications of marine plastics;* Improving and updating our Microplastics Toolbox, including science, education, lifestyle and theological resources to start your own plastic project;* Working with A Rocha organizations around the world to develop clean-up projects in key habitats such as beaches, mangroves, rivers and lakes. Your support today can make a difference. Thank you!(Photo: Ben Porter, benporterwildlife.co.uk)