10/01/2018

The 2018 Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean featured a star-studded red carpet and captivating evening at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Hosted by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the gala brought together a large number of celebrities in support of ocean conservation efforts.

Actor and philanthropist Orlando Bloom received the ‘Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Special Award’ in recognition of his environmental awareness campaigning.

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Congratulations to @OrlandoBloom for receiving the 'Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Special Award’ at last night's Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean in recognition of his environmental awareness campaigning. · “The urgency of climate change has never rung louder than it is now. The science is clear. And what will they say of us, a hundred years from now, since we knew but sat and did nothing? The world is changing, and we need to change our habits along with it.? So I would challenge you to think what impact you can make and what legacy you will leave for your children and grandchildren because I truly believe that each and every individual is capable of creating real and monumental change.” – Orlando Bloom · · · · ? #oceanplastic #savetheoceans #plasticpollution #marinedebris #plasticfreeoceans #saveourseas #plasticocean #cleanoceans #oceanconservation #saveouroceans #marineconservation #savetheocean #ocean #underwater #respectthesea #montecarlogala #globalocean #fpa2 #princealbert2foundation #orlandobloom

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The red carpet was packed with dazzling fashion and celebrities, including Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Alessandra Ambrosio, Toni Garrn and Blanca Padilla.

The auction featured personal experiences with Madonna, supermodel Toni Garrn and surfing legend Kelly Slater, with funds raised at the gala will go towards projects addressing climate change, biodiversity and water resources across the world.

Photos courtesy of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Toni Garrn.