I2°C
A Biscayne Bay Foundation Initiative
What is I2°C?
I2°C (pronounced “I to See”) is our call to notice, care, and act—one degree at a time. The “°” after the 2 reminds us how small temperature changes can create big impacts in our waters. I2°C turns awareness into hands-on action across Miami-Dade and South Florida.
Joey’s Vision (Jose “Joey” Godoy)
Our president, Jose (“Joey”) Godoy, created I2°C after decades working on the water and along our shorelines. He saw that when people see the problem up close—trash in mangroves, fishing line around wildlife, warming waters—they become part of the solution. I2°C is Joey’s simple invitation: I choose to see, learn, and help.
What We Do
Shoreline & Underwater Cleanups: Certified divers and volunteers remove debris from beaches, canals, marinas, and bay bottoms.
Mangrove Access Rafting: Small, shallow-draft support lets us reach tight mangrove areas others can’t.
School & Community Education: Short, hands-on lessons that connect science to real cleanup impact.
Wildlife Safety: Removing lines, nets, and hazards that threaten birds, manatees, and sea life.
Data & Reporting: We track what we collect to target hotspots and show measurable results.
Why It Matters
A few degrees of warming change currents, coral health, and fish nurseries.
Clean shorelines and mangroves protect homes, improve water quality, and support local jobs and tourism.
Education turns one-day volunteers into lifelong stewards.
How You Can Join I2°C
Volunteer at a cleanup (shoreline or diver support).
Host a Group Day for your school, business, or faith community.
Provide In-Kind Help (boats, fuel, gear, gloves, grabbers, or a small raft for mangroves).
Share the Message: Post photos, tag Biscayne Bay Foundation, and invite a friend.
Impact Snapshot
Debris removed: anchors, fishing line, plastics, tires, and dock hardware.
Sites: beaches, canals, marinas, mangroves, and seagrass edges.
Partners: local schools, dive teams, and waterfront businesses.
Plastics and Our Bay
Plastics have become one of the biggest threats to the beauty and health of Biscayne Bay. Every bottle, bag, and piece of debris that enters the water can harm sea life, damage coral, and pollute the shoreline we all love.
At the Biscayne Bay Foundation, we take action every day to restore our waters — through cleanup projects, education, and community involvement. Each cleanup makes a difference, and every volunteer helps protect the bay for future generations.
Our I2°C mission is about awareness and responsibility — reminding everyone that small changes lead to big results. Together, we can protect our bay, one cleanup at a time.