Local community group Plastic Free Avoca Beach will run a beach clean-up from 9am-11am on June 6 in conjunction with World Ocean Day.
One of thousands of events happening worldwide to celebrate World Ocean Day, the day will begin at 9am at Hunter Park near the Avoca Beach surf club, where participants can sign in and collect gloves and bags.
Participants are asked to bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen and to wear enclosed shoes.
There will be a free morning tea after the clean up with helpers reminded to bring a reusable cup.
All litter collected will be catalogued and the data entered into the National Marine Debris Database where it will help researchers understand and solve the problem of marine pollution.
The event is also supported by the Central Coast branch of OCCI (Ocean & Coastal Care Initiatives).
Plastic Free Avoca Beach was formed in 2019 to inspire and support local businesses and individuals to reduce single-use plastics.
The group holds regular community events including beach clean ups, clothing swaps and kids’ craft.
World Ocean Day, coordinated and promoted internationally by The Ocean Project and officially recognised by the United Nations, is celebrated on June 8 every year.
This year it is focused on raising awareness and support for the global movement to protect at least 30 per cent of the world’s lands, waters and ocean by 2030 to ensure a healthy ocean and climate.
Source:
Media release, May 31
Plastic Free Avoca Beach