Top 8 Surprising Facts about Coastal Cleanup that will Blow your Mind!
One hour of Coastal Cleanup can help save hundreds of marine animals! Share this story and inspire others to join the movement!
Did You Know ?
Over 75% of the trash collected during coastal cleanups is plastic? From bottles to straws, plastic is wreaking havoc on marine life!
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Coastal Cleanup Day is celebrated in over 100 countries worldwide, making it one of the largest environmental volunteer events on the planet!
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More than 100,000 marine animals, including sea turtles and dolphins, die every year due to entanglement or ingestion of ocean litter. Your cleanup efforts can save lives!
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Microplastics, pieces smaller than 5mm, make up a significant portion of ocean waste. These tiny fragments are often invisible to the naked eye but have massive impacts on ecosystems.
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In 2023 alone, over 1 million volunteers participated in International Coastal Cleanup, removing more than 20 million pounds of trash!
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During a cleanup, volunteers can find anything from cigarette butts (the most common item!) to abandoned fishing gear, reminding us that no item is too small to matter.
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It’s not just plastic; other materials like metal, glass, and rubber also litter coastlines, contributing to the toxic mix threatening our oceans.
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The debris found on beaches can travel vast distances through ocean currents, impacting areas far beyond its origin. A local cleanup can have global environmental benefits!