Our director of photography, Rod, and I had settled in for our pre-shoot day routine of charging batteries and a nutritious (ish) dinner. Project Ocean had plucked us from the Virginia mountains, where the chill of spring at elevation still hung in the air, and benevolently dropped us down in a mildly breezy, salty aired San Diego.

Now I have to admit, when I think about all the actions I could take to help our environment, I can easily get overwhelmed. But something I have been hearing lately that has helped me put this in perspective, is that this is not about perfection, but if everyone does a little to reduce, reuse, recycle - it can make a significant impact.

RE Sources is working to protect the environment and communities of the central Salish Sea region of Washington state. They catalyze community action to promote clean water, protected shorelines, ending of dangerous fossil fuel projects and recovery for orcas and salmon.

RE Sources is working to protect the environment and communities of the central Salish Sea region of Washington state. They catalyze community action to promote clean water, protected shorelines, ending of dangerous fossil fuel projects and recovery for orcas and salmon.

The O’Neill Sea Odyssey was founded by surfer and wetsuit innovator Jack O’Neill to help kids have access to and develop a love for the ocean.

Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries is on a mission to make sure fishing can be forever.

Save The Waves has a simple mission: protect 1,000 surf ecosystems around the globe by 2030. This means flourishing coastal economies, natural habitats, rideable waves and treasured surf cultures.

The Environmental Center of San Diego serves as a protector of the beautiful natural resources of the San Diego area.

Greater Farallones Association continues its legacy of protecting coastland throughout Maryland and Virginia through water quality monitoring, advocacy and education.