An Introduction

Hi! My name is Helena and I’m a high school student in the Bay Area. I am passionate about the environment, especially the ocean. Throughout the past few years, I have been involved in the Eco Council at my middle school, entered and won the International Ocean Film Festival, and helped to start a Straw-Free SF campaign. I want to learn more about the environment, stay involved, and try to help make a difference by writing articles and posting them on this blog. Also, I am very interested in photography and I want to continue to pursue it by including photos of the ocean and nature.

One main reason I love the ocean is because I love to surf. When I’m surfing, I see so much plastic both in the ocean and on the beach, which has motivated me to learn more about the issue and try to help. I have also always loved marine animals, and I want to do my best to help protect them. In my later posts, I’m hoping to write about several different topics, possibly including the use of plastic in restaurants, beach cleanups, the science behind ocean pollution, and how we can help spread the word about this issue. Stay tuned for more!