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Supporters

Check out the businesses and organizations that support Living Oceans Society:

Ongoing Supporters

1% for the Planet Logo

Living Oceans Society is a member of 1% for the Planet, a growing global network of companies that donate 1% of their sales to a network of environmental organizations worldwide.

Banyen Books & Sound Logo

Since 2010, Banyen Books & Sound in Vancouver has donated to Living Oceans Society their charge of 15 cents for plastic and large paper bags.

Boating BC Logo

Boating BC Association invests in grants and sponsorships to promote and improve boating interests in the province. Financial support is made available to not-for-profit organizations that undertake projects related to capital infrastructure or events and initiatives deemed to increase participation in recreational boating or help to grow the recreational boating industry in BC. We are grateful for their support for our Clear the Coast campaign to remove harmful plastic debris from Vancouver Island's remote northwest coast.

Coast Mountain Expeditions Logo

Lannie and Ralph, owners of Coast Mountain Expeditions sea kayaking tour business, have long appreciated the work of Living Oceans. This year Coast Mountain Expeditions helped support the work Living Oceans Society does by donating $500.

Denman Island Chocolate Logo

Living Oceans Society would like to thank Denman Island Chocolate for their generous $2,400 donation. We love their dark organic chocolate.

EcoFair  Logo

In business since 2005, EcoFair is a small Canadian company specializing in the import, wholesale distribution and retail fundraising of eco-friendly, fair trade food items and handicrafts from around the world. Their goal is to play their part in alleviating global poverty, and along the way restore the hopes and dreams of the skilled artisans who have handcrafted the products in their collection. 

Harbour Air Seaplanes Logo

We are very grateful for support from Harbour Air Seaplanes.  Operating for over 26 years, Harbour Air is the world's largest all seaplane airline.  

Island Therapeutics Logo

We are thrilled and grateful to be receiving very generous ongoing donations from Vancouver island-based Island Therapeutics, who donate a percentage of their profits to us each month! Founded and grown within the beautiful Cowichan Valley on British Columbia's Vancouver island, Island Therapeutics specializes in hand-crafted transdermal patches, full spectrum oil tinctures, and other CBD-infused natural healing remedies. Their passion for the cannabis industry shines through all of their delicately fashioned products.

Jackman Foundation Logo

We are very grateful for support we receive from the Jackman Foundation. Established in 1964 by Henry (Harry) R. Jackman, the Jackman Foundation assists organizations to answer the needs of Canadian society. 

Lifestyle over Luxury Logo

Lifestyle Over Luxury is a sustainable clothing brand that makes travel gear for the modern day adventurer. Their clothes are tough, comfy, moisture wicking, anti wrinkle and affordable. It is all Canadian made from bamboo and organic cotton. They have partnered with Clear The Coast and with every single item of clothing sold, an entire garbage bag of plastic is cleaned up off beaches and prevented from entering our oceans.

 

Ocean Exposures Photo Contest Sponsors

  • Mountain Equipment Co-op Logo

    Mountain Equipment Co-op provides quality products and services for self-propelled wilderness-oriented recreation.

  • Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure Logo

    Relax your body, mind and spirit | 250-973-6304

  • The Tidal Zone Studio Logo

    Gillnet rugs and scarves - Sterling silver jewellery - Hooked rugs

    PO Box 415 Sointula, BC V0N 3E0 | 250-973-6883 | wendavis [at] telus.net

  • Art for the Soul Logo

    jan [at] janrosgen.com or 250-973-6988

  • Jackie Hildering - The Marine Detective  Logo

    To view and purchase one of Jackie’s beautiful calendars, depicting the wild beauty of northern Vancouver Island, CLICK HERE. jackiehildering [at] mail.com

  • SointulArt Logo

    SointulArt showcases the digital art and photography of Darryl Luscombe, an artist living and working on Malcolm Island, British Columbia.

  • Lifestyle over Luxury Logo

    Lifestyle Over Luxury is a sustainable clothing brand that makes travel gear for the modern day adventurer. Their clothes are tough, comfy, moisture wicking, anti wrinkle and affordable. It is all Canadian made from bamboo and organic cotton. They have partnered with Clear The Coast and with every single item of clothing sold, an entire garbage bag of plastic is cleaned up off beaches and prevented from entering our oceans.

     

  • Pink Solution Logo

    Pink Solution provides a reliable, all-natural cleaning product that you can feel good about. Launched in 1990, Pink Solution was founded on the idea that you don’t need chemicals to clean. Any non-essential ingredient was removed - including the pink dye that gave it its name! After 25 years, Pink Solution's commitment to a natural clean is unwavering.

  • Ucluelet Aquarium Logo

    Visit the Ucluelet Aquarium and experience the amazing marine life that inhabits the waters of Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds. Our knowledgeable interpreters explain the mysteries of the sea and our specimens are returned back to the wild.

  • Glass Dharma Logo

    Since March of 2007, GlassDharma has been producing glass drinking straws in Fort Bragg, California. The GlassDharma mission is to create world-wide awareness about the damage plastic straws and single-use plastics are to our environment. Glass Straws provide an alternative and eliminate the need for plastic straws.

  • Fable Restaurant Logo

    Fable is a celebrated farm-to-table restaurant in Vancouver showcasing Chef Trevor Bird's talents using locally sourced products to deliver great flavours in a fun setting.

  • Diva of Kaleva Logo

    Longtime Sointula BC resident Carmen Burrows (the Diva of Kaleva) makes tea towels that are inspired by her beautiful west coast island home.  

  • Sapadilla Soap Company Logo

    With high quality ingredients, fresh blends of pure essential oils, and beautiful, simple design, Sapadilla makes cleaning darn near enjoyable.

  • Harmony Garden Gallery Logo

    Harmony Garden Gallery is a must see when visiting Sointula, showcasing the work of two island artists: Deb Wiggins' fused glass pieces, and Dan Hillert's photography. 

  • Honest Sea Shop Logo

    Reducing and reusing with everyday products that can help you live a low-waste lifestyle. 

  • Gray Metal Logo

    Gray Metal is jewelry and metalwork by Jesse Gray.

  • Tangled Roots Nature  Logo

    Permaculture and wildcrafting courses and workshops, herbalism and mycology. 

  • Morning Moon Nature Jewelry Logo

    Morning Moon captures the wild, raw, magic of nature and turn it into incredible jewelry - unlike anything else you have ever experienced. Discover their iconic collection of handmade sterling silver pendants & necklaces - original jewelry, inspired by nature. Morning Moon also plants a tree for every piece they sell. 

  • Mulberry Skincare Logo

    Mulberry Skincare designs and manufactures high performing, carefully researched and extensively tested luxurious skincare products. We use the best that science and nature have to offer to design skincare products that nourish and enhance our skin,and all their packaging is compostable. 

  • Drinking Straws Glass Logo

    We are a family business, a husband and wife team that is here to help EVERYONE end their relationship with single use plastic straws. We have been on a mission to help since around 2011 (that is when we pursued it full time) and haven’t looked back! We are eliminating single-use plastic, one straw at a time!

  • Alex Morton's Not On My Watch Logo

    How a renegade whale biologist took on governments and industry to save wild salmon.

  • Anissa Reed Design/Wild 'lil Giftshop Logo

    With a store right beside the ferry lineup in downtown Sointula, Anissa makes work inspired by the BC Coast and its inhabitants. The intention with her pieces and designs is to celebrate and remind people of the coast, to inspire conversation, to evoke feelings of peace and calmness that are so easily found by the sea.

  • Sheila Roote: Water, Mountain, Sky Logo

    British Columbia is Sheila's home and inspiration. Based in Sointula, Sheila strives to portray its beauty and share her love for this special place in her paintings.

  • Quaint Living Logo

    Quaint living is a zero waste pop up in Port Hardy. It provides products that resemble simpler times, but with the sustainable innovations of today.

Clear the Coast Supporters

  • Harbour Air Seaplanes Logo

    We are very grateful for support from Harbour Air Seaplanes.  Operating for over 26 years, Harbour Air is the world's largest all seaplane airline.  

  • Nature's Path Logo

    Founded in Vancouver BC in 1985 by Arran and Ratana Stephens, Nature's Path started out, and still is today, a passionate, family-run company that makes delicious, organic breakfast and snack foods.  We are looking forward to having their tasty and healthy granola bars provide a great boost in energy on our beach clean up expedition! 

  • BC Ferries Logo

    BC Ferries is known for safety, spectacular scenery, and a proud maritime history. What began in 1960 as a two vessel, two terminal operation has grown into one of the largest, most sophisticated ferry systems in the world.

  • Thank you so much to our ongoing and very generous supporter Nachiko Yokota - we are hugely grateful for all her support!

  • IKEA Logo

    Thanks so much to IKEA for the donation of dozens of totebags, which are the perfect size for hauling garbage off of beaches, and much appreciated!

  • C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd Logo

    C-Tow is like BCAA for the ocean and, like all boaters, from time to time we've needed help! They went above and beyond to help us on our way.