Erden is an ambassador for the Ocean Recovery Alliance, and affectionately referred as to the “Westbound Rower.” Together they have created an educational program to raise awareness around plastics in the ocean.

Click on the links below to see each week's new Education Program, based on the schedule of topics, in English, Chinese, Spanish and Turkish - the first expedition to have ongoing multilingual education! Be engaged, sit back, enjoy, learn, and spread the word. You're part of history!

Welcome to the Westbound Rower Educational Program

StoryMap of Erden’s Crossing

The mission of Ocean Recovery Alliance is to reduce plastic pollution on land and water by creating strategic solutions for governments, industry and communities which lead to long-term, hands-on engaging business practices. Their mission is achieved through purposefully designed programs to educate, build awareness and provide solutions which inspire positive societal change at the community, national and international levels.