{"id":38937,"date":"2025-12-16T19:43:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T18:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oneearth-oneocean.com\/?page_id=38937"},"modified":"2025-12-16T20:10:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:10:49","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oneearth-oneocean.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#ecece6\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/oneearth-oneocean.com\/en\/\" class=\"wp-block-search__button-outside wp-block-search__text-button aligncenter wp-block-search\"    ><label class=\"wp-block-search__label\" for=\"wp-block-search__input-1\"  style=\"font-size: 15px\">Search for a  term in this site&#8230;<\/label><div class=\"wp-block-search__inside-wrapper \"  style=\"width: 366px\"><input class=\"wp-block-search__input\" id=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" required  style=\"font-size: 15px\"\/><button aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"wp-block-search__button wp-element-button\" type=\"submit\"  style=\"font-size: 15px\">Search<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">FAQ play<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/oneearth-oneocean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/oeoo-faq-en.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"faq\"><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 What is the main mission of One Earth \u2013 One Ocean e.V. (oeoo)?<\/summary>\r\n<p>We at One Earth \u2013 One Ocean are people who actively shape a clean environment. Our core goal is to free waters worldwide from plastic waste, oil and chemicals with the concept of \u201cMaritime Waste Disposal\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 How big is the problem of marine pollution that oeoo is addressing?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Every year, more than 10 million tons of waste enter the world\u2019s oceans.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 Where does the majority of ocean waste come from?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Up to 80% of the waste that reaches the oceans originates on land. Around 25% of this waste consists of plastic.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 How much plastic waste is currently estimated to be in the world\u2019s oceans?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Already today, more than 150 million tons of plastic waste are in the oceans worldwide.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 What alarming long-term forecast exists regarding plastic waste in the sea?<\/summary>\r\n<p>According to UN studies, by 2050 the total weight of plastic waste could exceed that of fish in the world\u2019s oceans.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 How long does plastic waste persist in the environment and why is it dangerous?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Plastic waste can last up to 450 years and enters our food chain as microplastics via fish consumption. This harms the ecosystem and ultimately humans.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 How does plastic pollution affect marine animals each year?<\/summary>\r\n<p>More than one million seabirds and 100,000 other marine animals die every year because they mistake plastic for food or become entangled in it.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 What is the key strategy oeoo has developed to combat pollution?<\/summary>\r\n<p>oeoo has developed the concept of \u201cMaritime Waste Disposal\u201d to free waters worldwide from plastic waste, oil and chemicals.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 In how many countries is oeoo actively working?<\/summary>\r\n<p>oeoo is currently active in 8 countries with 14 cleanup units (as of 2025) \u2014 including Panama, Uganda, Egypt, Europe, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 Where are the main offices of One Earth \u2013 One Ocean e.V. located?<\/summary>\r\n<p>The association is based in Munich and has offices in Kiel, as well as international offices in Phnom Penh and Manila.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 What specific cleanup vessels does oeoo deploy?<\/summary>\r\n<p>SeeHamster, SeeKuh, and in planning SeeElefant.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 Does oeoo also focus on environmental education?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Yes, oeoo provides educational work in Europe and in all countries where the organization operates.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 How can individuals support oeoo financially?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Through membership with an annual supporting contribution or through donations.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 What are examples of awareness campaigns by oeoo?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Since 2014, oeoo has used creative campaigns such as the song \u201cA Million Miles Away\u201d or the theater play <em>Equilibrium<\/em> to raise awareness about the plastic waste issue.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><details>\r\n<summary>\u2022 Are major upcoming events listed on the website?<\/summary>\r\n<p>Yes, the website lists all scheduled events and cleanups promptly.<\/p>\r\n<\/details><\/section>\r\n<style>\r\n.faq details {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  padding: 1em 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Line after each accordion *\/\r\n.faq details::after {\r\n  content: \"\";\r\n  display: block;\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: 1px;\r\n  background: #ccc;\r\n  margin-top: 1em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq details[open] p {\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  font-size: 1.1em;\r\n}  \r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><style>\r\n.faq details {<br \/>\r\n  position: relative;<br \/>\r\n  padding: 1em 0;<br \/>\r\n}<\/p>\r\n<p>\/* Line after each accordion *\/<br \/>\r\n.faq details::after {<br \/>\r\n  content: \"\";<br \/>\r\n  display: block;<br \/>\r\n  width: 100%;<br \/>\r\n  height: 1px;<br \/>\r\n  background: #ccc;<br \/>\r\n  margin-top: 1em;<br \/>\r\n}<\/p>\r\n<p>.faq details[open] p {<br \/>\r\n  font-weight: 600;<br \/>\r\n  font-size: 1.1em;<br \/>\r\n}<br \/>\r\n<\/style><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ play &nbsp; \u2022 What is the main mission of One Earth \u2013 One Ocean e.V. (oeoo)? We at One Earth \u2013 One Ocean are people who actively shape a clean environment. Our core goal is to free waters worldwide from plastic waste, oil and chemicals with the concept of \u201cMaritime Waste Disposal\u201d. \u2022 How big is the problem of marine pollution that oeoo is addressing? Every year, more than 10 million tons of waste enter the world\u2019s oceans. \u2022 Where does the majority of ocean waste come from? Up to 80% of the waste that reaches the oceans originates on land. Around 25% of this waste consists of plastic. \u2022 How much plastic waste is currently estimated to be in the world\u2019s oceans? Already today, more than 150 million tons of plastic waste are in the oceans worldwide. \u2022 What alarming long-term forecast exists regarding plastic waste in the sea? According to UN studies, by 2050 the total weight of plastic waste could exceed that of fish in the world\u2019s oceans. \u2022 How long does plastic waste persist in the environment and why is it dangerous? Plastic waste can last up to 450 years and enters our food chain as microplastics via fish consumption. This harms the ecosystem and ultimately humans. \u2022 How does plastic pollution affect marine animals each year? More than one million seabirds and 100,000 other marine animals die every year because they mistake plastic for food or become entangled in it. \u2022 What is the key strategy oeoo has developed to combat pollution? oeoo has developed the concept of \u201cMaritime Waste Disposal\u201d to free waters worldwide from plastic waste, oil and chemicals. \u2022 In how many countries is oeoo actively working? oeoo is currently active in 8 countries with 14 cleanup units (as of 2025) \u2014 including Panama, Uganda, Egypt, Europe, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines. \u2022 Where are the main offices of One Earth \u2013 One Ocean e.V. located? The association is based in Munich and has offices in Kiel, as well as international offices in Phnom Penh and Manila. \u2022 What specific cleanup vessels does oeoo deploy? SeeHamster, SeeKuh, and in planning SeeElefant. \u2022 Does oeoo also focus on environmental education? Yes, oeoo provides educational work in Europe and in all countries where the organization operates. \u2022 How can individuals support oeoo financially? Through membership with an annual supporting contribution or through donations. \u2022 What are examples of awareness campaigns by oeoo? Since 2014, oeoo has used creative campaigns such as the song \u201cA Million Miles Away\u201d or the theater play Equilibrium to raise awareness about the plastic waste issue. \u2022 Are major upcoming events listed on the website? Yes, the website lists all scheduled events and cleanups promptly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>FAQ - One Earth - One Ocean e. 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