The Schurmann Family was the first Brazilian family to circumnavigate the world on a sailboat. Their first sailing expedition started in 1984, after which they spent 10 years at sea and traveled more than 65,000 miles – they have been exploring ever since. The family has been internationally active through schools, universities, and TV and film programs. During their sailing expeditions, the Schurmann Family experienced first-hand how our plastic addiction impacted our oceans. They are highly concerned about the fact that plastics are used so ubiquitously while so little is known about the human health consequences. By joining the Plastic Health Coalition, the family wishes to increase awareness amongst their followers about this important issue.Read more
