The most common microplastics in the environment are microfibers. These tiny plastic threads come from tires, cigarette filters, and fishing gear, but the most prevalent are from the wash and wear of synthetic fabrics. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MicroplasticMonday

Bubba sang, “Deckhands come ashore wearin' Mexican shoes, headed straight for Graceland. Cinco de Mayo in Memphis, Marchetti singin' the blues, soul sisters hugging Senoritas, all sportin' blue suede shoes.” #JimmyBuffett #CincodeMayo #Blues #Graceland youtu.be/Xj-cE7GOg_Q

Wet Tribe #citizenscientists monitor and enhance wetlands during paddles. The restorations include restoring #mangroves , #oysterbeds , and #seagrass meadows - enhancing water quality, and improving habitat along the waterways. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WetlandsMonth

Our members often perform our mission of research, recovery, and restoration from surfboards, paddleboards, and kayaks - performing studies, cleaning coastlines, and seeding wetlands while afloat. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Research #Recovery #Restoration #Paddleboarding #SUP

“A lady whose soul is greater than the ocean, her spirit stronger than the sea's embrace, she will be my heroine for all time, I wish you a wave o' the sea, that you might ever do nothing but that.” -William Shakespeare #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ShakespeareSunday #SundayMorning

The Hawaiian Islands are home to one of the highest concentrations of marine species on Earth, including 85% of US coral reefs. These reefs are central to the local culture, foundation of many traditions, sacred ceremonies, and native diets. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #AlohaFriday

We are surfers, sailors, divers, scientists, and activists on a hero’s journey to recover ocean plastic, restore habitat, and mitigate ocean warming & acidification. “We are not strangers separated by countries; we are a tribe connected by ocean.” #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

It was tragic to watch the massive coral bleaching in Florida last year. It has been horrifying to see it reoccurring on the Great Barrier Reef. We feel a growing sense of dread as summer returns and temperatures continue to rise. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ThursdayThoughts

Happy Lei Day! “Love is worn like a wreath through the summers and the winters.” Love is everlasting. Aloha. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #LeiDay