Marine Debris Cleanups
Community-led action for a cleaner Gespe’gewa’gi coastline.
Our shorelines are the lifeblood of the Gespe’gewa’gi ecosystem. Through community-led action and dedicated volunteer efforts, we are working to remove harmful debris, protect local marine life, and restore the natural beauty of our coast. By tracking every kilogram of debris and every square meter of shoreline restored, we can visualize the tangible progress our communities are making. The data below reflects the combined efforts of our dedicated volunteers and specialized SCUBA dive teams.
Cleanup Impact
28 Volunteers
27,426m² Shoreline Cleaned
68.215kg of Debris Collected
6 Women SCUBA Divers
400m² Underwater Cleaned
5.9% Recyclable Waste
5.9%
Recyclable
Why Every Action Matters
Protecting Marine Life
Plastic debris is often misidentified as food and ingested by wildlife. By removing these materials, we safeguard local habitats and prevent animals from becoming entangled or harmed by coastal pollution.
Fighting Microplastics
As plastic degrades, it breaks into microplastic particles that pollute the water and enter the food chain. Regular cleanups stop this degradation process at the source, ensuring healthier water for all living organisms.
A 450-Year Impact
A single plastic bottle can take 450 years to degrade. Removing trash now prevents ocean currents from carrying it into massive offshore patches, creating an immediate and permanent positive change for our shoreline.
