UBB is a for-profit company with unprecedented environmental initiatives. As such, we're changing what it means both to be in business and what it means to do environmental good. 

As our business grows, so does our environmental work. And we expect to encounter more and greater challenges as we remove more and more trash from oceans and waterways around the world. To help us address these challenges and overcome our obstacles, we've called on other leaders of the Blue Movement to guide us. The United By Blue Ocean Advisory board includes scientists, environmentalists, and advocates for the health of our oceans, and each member has committed to helping UBB spread the Blue Movement.

Please read about our board members here and be sure to visit their sites to learn about the good work each member is doing. 

Wallace J. Nichols (aka "J")

is an American marine biologist, conservation activist, and outdoor enthusiast. He earned a BS in Biological Sciences from DePauw University in 1989, a Master of Environmental Management in Economics and Policy from Duke University in 1992, and a PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona in 2003.

Nichols is currently a Research Associate at California Academy of Sciences, founder/co-director of OceanRevolution.org, an international network of young ocean advocates, and founder of LiVEBLUE, a campaign to better understand and deepen our emotional connection to the sea. He is particularly active in Pacific Sea Turtle research and conservation efforts and sustainable fisheries. Nichols advises a group of creative graduate students, has helped start many conservation nonprofits and projects and is a frequent contributor to mainstream magazines and websites. He lives on California's SLOWCOAST with his family and a lot of animals, both wild and domestic. wallacejnichols.org