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When the sea sings out, these women answer

Mar 8, 2026
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Conservation

When the sea sings out, these six women answer. In honor of Women's History Month, meet some of the Ocean Sewage Alliance steering committee leaders protecting coral reefs, safeguarding public health, and reimagining our relationship with water, inspired by Amanda Gorman's call to be "the ocean's saviors."

The right poop for the sea: why whale excreta helps (and ours doesn’t)

February 9, 2026
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Conservation

For the ocean, whale poop is life-sustaining. Human sewage? Not so much. Biologist Joe Roman with the University of Vermont studies these marine "gardeners" who recycle nutrients from the Arctic to the Caribbean. His conclusion is simple: human waste in the ocean is the wrong nutrients in the wrong place. Whales, on the other hand, make the right poop in the right place, benefiting the ocean food web.

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Ocean Allies: 5 New Partners Tackle Sewage Pollution

Discover the latest strides in ocean conservation as we proudly introduce five new partners dedicated to combating sewage and wastewater pollution. Their commitment to environmental health is shaping a cleaner future for our oceans and coastal communities.

Dec 4, 2023
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Ocean Sewage Alliance

Celebrating Impact: Stories of Change from 2023 Annual Report

Take a look at our 2023 Annual Report to see how we are growing our network, reaching new audiences, advancing our goals, and sparking global conversation.

Dec 1, 2023
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Ocean Sewage Alliance

Toilet Talk: What NOT to Flush in Greece

Dive into the world of Greecian toilets! From the ancient flushing toilets of Crete to the surprising toilet habits in Greece, there's more to toilets than meets the eye. Let's flush out the details and rethink our daily habits.

Nov 13, 2023
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Ocean Sewage Alliance

Now Hiring Executive Director

Now hiring for the Executive Director position. Seeking an experienced fundraiser with strong leadership and partnership development skills who is excited to lead the growth of a unique and important cross-sector collaboration.

Sep 5, 2023
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Ocean Sewage Alliance
Ocean Sewage Alliance operates as a project of Multiplier, a tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that accelerates impact for bold initiatives working to foster a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. Through its partnerships, Ocean Sewage Alliance is supported by a team of experienced professionals and trusted advisors who collaborate on operations, strategy, and shared learning. This collective approach helps our team stay focused on impact while working within a values-aligned organizational home. Learn more at mulitplier.org.

© 2025 Ocean Sewage Alliance. An operating project of Multiplier, a tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3).  Federal Tax ID: 91-2166435. Charitable disclosures.
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