The Roctopus ecoTrust conduct regular underwater reef cleans around the island, removing trash items that are likely to cause damage to local reef ecosystems. Roctopus are active members of the non-profit marine conservation organisation Project AWARE, and contribute data to the Thai government as well as WWF Thailand and participating researchers. This program aims to reduce and prevent the accumulation of trash in marine environments by working working with government departments and private enterprise. Data collected from our underwater clean-up program is used to help inform policy decisions including the effective prevention and management of marine debris.

The Roctopus ecoTrust submit data on the quantity and type of trash items that are collected during reef clean dives, which occur at least once a week. Understanding what trash items are most commonly found around coral reef ecosystems provides useful information on what materials and disposable products may pose the greatest threat to certain reef types or other marine environments, on both a local and global scale. Data is also submitted on the location and characteristics of the collection site.