World Oceans Day
We’re celebrating World Oceans Day in a BIG way this year!
World Ocean’s Day is an annual global event that provides a unique opportunity for organizations to get involved in their own special ways to honor and celebrate our shared ocean that connects us all!
By uniting together and with a special emphasis on engaging and connecting youth, we can significantly increase awareness and action, and the change needed to create a healthier ocean and a better future.
No matter if we live on the coast or far inland, we all need a healthy ocean to survive and thrive.
The ocean generates most of the oxygen we breathe, (up to 80%) helps feed us, cleans the water we drink and regulates our climate. By protecting our ocean, we also protect our climate and our future!
2023 Cleanup Dates
January 8 Protect Our Natural Resources
February 11 Love Our Beach and Harbor
March 5 Celebrating The Grey Whale Migration at the Festival of Whales
April 22 Earth Day
May 21 Ocean Mamas
June 11 Celebrating World Oceans Day (June 8)
July 9 Plastic Free July
August 13 3rd Year Anniversary Cleanup
September 23 International Coastal Cleanup
October 15 Trash Is Spooky
November 19 Founders Birthday Cleanup & America Recycles Day
December 3 New Years Pledge
17 EVENTS PRODUCED:
Total Weight In Pounds of Trash
6,740.64
Number of Participants Attended
5,147
PAST EVENTS.
Hold a Successful Clean Up at Your Local Beach!
Decide what beach and other aquatic area (marshes, lakes, rivers, ponds) in your area that needs to be cleaned.
Safety first!
-Wear gloves to collect the debris
-Be careful with glass or other sharp objects
-Get help with anything heavy
Supplies to Bring
-Plenty of water
-Trash bags (Biodegradable)
-Hand sanitizer/ wipes
-Sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun
-Insect repellent
-Shoes or sneakers that protect your feet
-Reusable gloves
-First Aid Kit
Remember!
-Don’t collect natural items like driftwood or seaweed.
-Stay out of dune areas
-Watch out for wildlife
-Avoid stepping on dune plants and beach grasses
And lastly, remember to have a good time! Take a moment to enjoy the waves and the fresh air. We are so lucky to live in a place with gorgeous beaches, a healthy ocean and most of all, with wonderful people.
Thank you so much for being part of our community, and we look forward to seeing you sometime soon!
Take pictures!
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