Clean Seas
As part of these efforts, members have drastically cut back on single-use plastics on their vessels, as well as enhancing passenger involvement in beach cleanups. AECO also focuses on educating passengers and staff on how to prevent plastic pollution.
AECO is Combating Marine Plastic Pollution
In 2018 AECO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Environment Programme to prevent and reduce marine litter. Since then, AECO has contributed to the Clean Seas-campaign.
As part of these efforts, members have drastically cut back on single-use plastics on their vessels, as well as enhancing passenger involvement in beach cleanups. AECO also focuses on educating passengers and staff on how to prevent plastic pollution.
In 2020, AECO was awarded with the Energy Globes “World Award for Sustainability” for the work with the Clean Seas.
Cleanup Efforts
AECO members have done beach cleanups for almost two decades. Through AECO’s Clean Seas Project, AECO will strengthen these efforts.
Clean Up Iceland
In 2023 AECO’s members started doing cleanups in Iceland after AECO identified shorelines and gotten permissions from authorities and landowners. Guides and passengers from expedition cruise vessels now have the opportunity to land on specific coastal areas to do cleanups.
Cleanup for Sarah
Since 2019, people around the world carry out local cleanups to mark the birthday of Sarah Auffret. Learn more about Cleanup for Sarah.
Research Collaboration
Information and guidelines for research collaboration proposals with AECO.
Resource Videos
Reporting to AECO
All members need to report cleanup efforts through a dedicated form. This information is important for our understanding of Arctic marine pollution and to showcase our members efforts to tackle the problem.
Clean Seas is Co-Funded by
Last update: 05. February 2025