About Us - Algalita Marine Research Foundation
We Are A Non-profit, Independent Research Foundation
Algalita Marine Research Foundation (AMRF) is a Long Beach, California-based non-profit marine research and education organization. AMRF is a registered 501c(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible.
Mission Statement
The Algalita Marine Research Foundation is dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its watersheds through research, education, and restoration.
In keeping with our mission statement, the Algalita Marine Research Foundation (AMRF) is engaged solely in (1) Protection of the marine environment and its watersheds, through investigative research on the impact of plastic marine pollution; and (2) Providing authoritative, educational findings to the public, private and scientific communities.
AMRF’s Strategic Plan
Our plan is a working document, updated annually or when there are significant influences to the focus of the Foundation. This provides a clear direction for growth, creating common goals and strategies. By sharing our Strategic Plan, we let others see that our movement forward is through a series of logical, professional steps that will improve the world in which we live. We welcome others with a similar point of view to join us, either through action or funding.
AMRF Published Comments and Recommendations
Our Board Members
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Key Personnel
Researchers
Advisors
Ann Zellers
Gordon Lehman
Robert Donaldson
R. Mac Holbert
Zale Parry
Russell Bellmer, PhD
Dr. Dale Kiefer
Drew Satariano
Philippe Cousteau, Jr.
Laura Martinez Rios Del Rio
Lorena Rios, PhD
Patty Shackeroff
Jan Cousteau
Graham Nash
Anthony Andrady, PhD
Bill Wilson
William D. Grafton III