Living in the fourth largest marine plastic-polluted country, Nguyen Son Tra recognizes the importance of reducing marine debris and protecting our marine ecosystems. That's why he proposes Free the Sea, a synergistic solution that aims to empower the local community in bringing marine debris back into the circular economy and strengthening local knowledge about the impacts of marine debris on economic activities. The pilot project for this solution will be conducted in partnership with Ba Ria Vung Tau University, where students from various disciplines across the university will lead teams to address different aspects of the project activities, including training on how to clean, classify, and monitor marine debris, training on the reuse of plastic waste into ecobricks, and training on community engagement and campaigning. This interdisciplinary approach engages diverse stakeholders to protect marine environments as a community.