'I want to inspire people and find a solution': Chris Hemsworth announces his new environmental role to protect the ocean from plastic

He's the face of Tourism Australia. 

And on Thursday, hunky heartthrob, Chris Hemsworth, took to Instagram to announce his new role as Ambassador for the Parley AIR X Corona initiative.

In his new role, the actor pledged to educate people on how plastic negatively impacts our oceans.

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New role: On Thursday, hunky heartthrob, Chris Hemsworth, took to Instagram to announce his new role as Ambassador for the Parley AIR X Corona initiative

New role: On Thursday, hunky heartthrob, Chris Hemsworth, took to Instagram to announce his new role as Ambassador for the Parley AIR X Corona initiative

We're listening: Setting out to save the world yet again, the actor pledged to educate people on how plastic negatively impacts our oceans

We're listening: Setting out to save the world yet again, the actor pledged to educate people on how plastic negatively impacts our oceans

'I've spent a large part of my life in and around the ocean, it's where a lot of my happiest memories came from,' Chris captioned the post. 

'If I had anxieties or worries I'd head to the ocean and it was always the place where I could reset and be 100 per cent present. 

'My experience in the Maldives made it obvious how our short-term use of plastic has a long-term damaging effect on our oceans.'

Continuing on, the Thor actor penned about his recent eye-opening immersion to the Maldives and how he hopes to inspire people to find a solution for future generations.

Making the world a better place: The Thor actor penned about his recent eye-opening immersion to the Maldives and how he hopes to inspire people to find a solution for future generations

Making the world a better place: The Thor actor penned about his recent eye-opening immersion to the Maldives and how he hopes to inspire people to find a solution for future generations

'I've spent a large part of my life in and around the ocean, it's where a lot of my happiest memories came from,' Chris captioned.
'I've spent a large part of my life in and around the ocean, it's where a lot of my happiest memories came from,' Chris captioned.

 Water lover: 'I've spent a large part of my life in and around the ocean, it's where a lot of my happiest memories came from,' Chris captioned

Looking serious: Chris wore a plain white t-shirt with dark grey board shorts for the shoot

Looking serious: Chris wore a plain white t-shirt with dark grey board shorts for the shoot

'I’m thrilled to be a part of this program, because I want to inspire people to find a solution and protect the world’s oceans so future generations can enjoy them like I do,' Chris added. 

Posing with plastic drink bottles for the shoot, Chris wore a plain white T-shirt with dark grey board shorts.

He accessorised with a black baseball cap that was worn backwards and a pair of sunglasses.

Sporting a bushy beard, Chris stood barefoot on the sand in front a gorgeous beach in Maldives as the backdrop.

Surfs up: Sporting a grown out beard, Chris stood barefoot on the sand in front a gorgeous beach in Maldives as the backdrop

Surfs up: Sporting a grown out beard, Chris stood barefoot on the sand in front a gorgeous beach in Maldives as the backdrop

New mate: Just a few weeks ago, Chris posted a picture with a new friend who runs a company that focuses on beach clean ups

New mate: Just a few weeks ago, Chris posted a picture with a new friend who runs a company that focuses on beach clean ups

Although the star has only recently got on board the #100Islandsprotected project, it isn't the first time he's shown an interest in the cause. 

Just a few weeks ago, Chris posted a picture with a new friend who runs a company that focuses on beach clean ups. 

'Big shout out to Kahi from "sustainablecoastlineshawaii who runs large scale beach clean ups and is helping sustain the beauty of out fragile coastlines! #protectouroceans,' captioned Chris. 

Cleaning in up: 'Big shout out to Kahi from "sustainablecoastlineshawaii who runs large scale beach clean ups and is helping sustain the beauty of out fragile coastlines! #protectouroceans,' captioned Chris

Cleaning in up: 'Big shout out to Kahi from "sustainablecoastlineshawaii who runs large scale beach clean ups and is helping sustain the beauty of out fragile coastlines! #protectouroceans,' captioned Chris

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