The ocean is essential for all life on Earth. However, as a result of climate change and human activities, ocean health is declining at an alarming rate, putting all marine life under threat. To ensure a sustainable future, our oceans must be protected and preserved. Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe is launching its first Ocean Restoration Program to help tackle marine biodiversity loss in Europe.
Purina Europe is partnering with expert organizations to help restore 1 500 hectares - the equivalent of around 3 700 football pitches - of marine habitats by 2030. Marine habitats provide a home to many species, including fish. Fish is part of Purina's supply chain because it uses fish by-products, which are parts of fish that are not consumed by humans but provide a valuable ingredient in pet food, so that nothing goes to waste.
Purina is investing in its partners' ocean restoration solutions across Europe, with the aim of making these effective and scalable. Each partner targets species that are critical to restoring local marine habitats but are being depleted. The first phase of the program will last three years and prioritizes the development of research, a measurement framework and the conditions needed to scale up the restoration solutions efficiently and effectively. The second phase is planned to start in 2026 and will focus on scaling the proven solutions. | 
