Sanctuary seeks volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup

Sanctuary seeks volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary seeks individuals and groups to participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s 31^st annual International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 15, 2018. For the locations of Trash Free Seas cleanups throughout the Florida Keys, visit signuptocleanup.org or contact [email protected], 305-809-4727, to learn more about how to host a shoreline cleanup.

WHAT:            International Coastal Cleanup: Trash Free Seas

WHEN:           Sept. 15, 2018

WHERE:         Locations throughout the Florida Keys

WHO:              Open to the public

Last year, volunteers worldwide collected more than 18 million pounds of trash globally – that’s more than the combined weight of 437 whale sharks. Among the most frequently found items were cigarette butts, plastic beverage bottles, straws, and plastic bags, all of which can injure and kill wildlife and marine animals.

Photo: Coastal cleanups remove debris that can harm wildlife and marine animals. Credit: NOAA

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