Help wanted to clean up the Haven

Friends of Kurrawyba, in conjunction with CleanUp Australia, will hold a beach clean-up on Sunday, September 29 from 9am until 11am.
“We think it is important for everyone who uses Terrigal Haven, the beach, the water, the boat ramp, to take some time to help keep this area clean,” said Friends of Kurrawyba spokesperson, Isabela Sajdok.
“In addition to the beach clean-up some local divers have committed to taking part in an underwater clean-up,” Sajdok said.
“We will also be providing the community with information about micro-plastic pollution and there will be a sausage sizzle so come along and join the fun.”
The Terrigal Haven clean-up will be the fourth event held this year by Friends of Kurrawyba, supported by the Community Environment Network and the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre.
“Friends of Kurrawyba is simply a group of local people who love the ocean,” Sajdok said.

“We swim, snorkel and dive and we are passionate about protecting the many species who live in the area between Terrigal Haven and North Avoca.
“We have grey nurse sharks, turtles, rays, dolphins and many other species not to mention the magnificent migrating whales who call in to visit.”

Sajdok said all marine species were suffering from the impacts of human pollution.

“Abandoned fishing tackle, tonne-upon-tonne of plastic waste, not to mention the asbestos regularly seen on the beach at Terrigal, all have an impact on the health of our beaches and the wellbeing of the creatures who live in the ocean,” she said.
“That is why we are teaming up with CleanUp Australia on September 29 to dedicate a couple of hours to collecting rubbish at Terrigal Haven.
“We will be meeting next to the boat ramp from 8:45am and we are encouraging families to participate.
This is a great way to learn about the impacts humans have on other creatures and what we can do
to make a difference.”