Laguna Ocean Foundation Hosts Talk on Tackling Ocean Plastic Pollution

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Laguna Beach residents are invited to an April 8 'Tides of Change' talk at Rivian Laguna Beach, featuring Plastic Odyssey's Fabien Lamaison on addressing the issue of ocean plastic pollution. The event, hosted by the Laguna Ocean Foundation, aims to connect global recycling solutions with practical ways coastal cities like Laguna Beach can take community action to safeguard their local shorelines and marine ecosystems.

Why it matters

As one of the most visible coastal communities in California, Laguna Beach has a vested interest in protecting its ocean and beaches from the growing threat of plastic pollution. This event provides an opportunity for residents to learn about innovative global approaches and how they can get involved in local conservation efforts.

The details

The 'Tides of Change' talk will feature a presentation by Fabien Lamaison, a representative from the Plastic Odyssey organization, which is working to develop scalable recycling solutions for ocean plastic waste around the world. The event will explore how Laguna Beach and similar coastal communities can adapt these global innovations to their local contexts and empower residents to take action to safeguard their marine environments.

• The 'Tides of Change' talk will take place on April 8, 2026 at Rivian Laguna Beach.

What’s next

The Laguna Ocean Foundation encourages all Laguna Beach residents to attend the 'Tides of Change' talk on April 8 to learn about global solutions and how they can get involved in local efforts to protect the community's coastline and marine ecosystems.