Celebrate UN World Oceans Day with a free virtual event, featuring the collaborators behind Ross Edgley's Great Icelandic Swim. Join Future Oceans International on June 8 at 12 PM PST for the launch of a cinematic video introducing Ross Edgley’s world-first attempt to swim the entire coastline of Iceland, over 1,000 miles through arctic waters, volcanic currents, and fierce storms.

Immediately following the video, stay with us for a discussion with the team behind the expedition, including scientists, creatives, and partners supporting this extraordinary mission for ocean conservation. Learn about the research, the inspiration, and the global collaboration driving this journey, and how you can be part of the movement.

Register now to be part of this unforgettable World Oceans Day experience!

Follow the journey, explore the science,
and help us share this powerful story with the world!

Watch the Virtual Event Here
on June 8, 2025
UN World Ocean’s Day

Collaborators

We are honoured to work alongside an extraordinary group of organizations and individuals on this project:

• Ross Edgley – Ultra-endurance athlete and environmental advocate

• Big Wave TV – Award-winning production company capturing the swim

• United Nations World Ocean’s Day 2025 - Global platform launching and amplifying ocean conservation awareness

• HAFRO (Marine & Freshwater Research Institute, Iceland) – Scientific lead for biodiversity and microplastics

• MATÍS Iceland – BioProtect environmental research partner

• University of Iceland – Supporting academic collaboration and sampling

• University of Victoria - Collaborating on microplastics research and student engagement

• Indigo Med (Greece) – BioProtect science communications lead

• Wild Ark – Biodiversity and conservation storytelling partner

• Clipper Ventures / SKIRR Adventures – Providing the support vessel and field logistics

• Saga Film (Iceland) – Local production partner

• Peace Boat US – Advancing youth engagement and ocean literacy

Support Future Oceans

Sponsoring Future Oceans International is a powerful way to align your brand with ocean sustainability, global storytelling, and impact-driven education. This summer, our all-volunteer team will travel to Iceland to support Ross Edgley’s Great Icelandic Swim, capture on-the-ground footage, and assist with vital water collection and sampling for microplastic and eDNA research.

Your sponsorship directly supports these efforts, helping fund travel logistics, scientific materials, and the creation of cinematic and educational content that reaches audiences worldwide.

We offer flexible sponsorship levels with tailored recognition and brand alignment opportunities. Whether you're backing science, education, or outreach, your involvement helps turn action into impact.

Let’s build something powerful together.

Follow the journey, explore the science, and help us share this powerful story with the world.