Mexican artist Alejandro Duran created the "Washed Project" to raise public awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans. Since 2010, he has been collecting plastic debris washed up on beaches worldwide to create visually striking art installations. The plastic waste is organized by color, shape, and size to create aesthetically compelling compositions that convey strong messages about plastic pollution. The installations are often photographed to document the reality of plastic pollution. Duran's artistic approach is a powerful means of educating the public about the scale of the plastic pollution problem in the oceans and encouraging awareness and action for ocean protection.