Waves play a crucial role in supporting life and generating oxygen. The motion of waves in oceans and bodies of water drives the circulation of nutrients and oxygen, enabling the growth and thriving of diverse marine ecosystems. This movement helps to distribute essential resources, fostering the development of a wide range of aquatic life, from microscopic plankton to larger marine organisms. Ultimately, the intricate interplay between waves and the marine environment isa fundamental process that sustains the delicate balance of life and the production of oxygen essential for both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. 

The Honu (Hawaiian for sea turtle) print encourages the protection of sea turtles by supporting Save the Sea Turtles International, a non-profit foundation established in 1988 on the North Shore of Oahu, the same place Xcel was founded and where Ocean Ramsey and Juan Oliphant grew up. Ocean and Juan actively work to protect the honu’s environment by cutting fishing lines off reefs to save the corals and prevent marine animals like sea turtles from accidental entanglement and ingestion.

Coral reefs are vital to the health of our planet, and us. With a higher amount of biodiversity than even the Amazon rainforest, coral reefs are home to an abundance of marine life and serve as an essential part of the ocean’s ecosystem. Unfortunately, coral reefs the world over are dying thanks to debris entanglement, pollution, and other man-generated issues. So, we are proud that a percentage of the sale of this item goes toward the removal of discarded fishing lines, nets, and other marine debris from our precious coral reefs.⁠