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MARINE DEBRIS
Plastic
Pollution
More than 60 percent
of all marine debris is
What is it? made of plastic. Plastics
Any manmade trash or other object that enters are a serious problem in
the ocean, beach, or coastal environment. the marine environment
Where does it come from? because of the toxic
Garbage, trash, and other manmade objects chemicals they contain,
can enter the marine environment in the and the way that they break down.
following ways:
Plastic in the ocean to exposure to
breaks down due
. Land - washed into the ocean from storm seawater, wave action, sunlight, and other natural forces.
drains, canals, streams, rivers, etc. These forces break the plastic into smaller and smaller
. Ocean - dumped from ships, boats, or pieces. These small, chemically toxic pieces are often
platforms at sea fish which
eaten by marine life such as and shellfish, can
Why is it bad? eventually end up on human dinner plates.
. Harms wildlife habitat
. Can be eaten by wildlife Among the most common sources of plastic in marine
. Dangerous to ships debris are shopping bags. Worldwide, shoppers use an
. Hazardous to human health and safety estimated 1 trillion plastic shopping bags annually. F,actr-
. Makes beaches ugly oae-can take from 20 to 1000 years to break down.

WHAT IS BEACH CLEAN.UP DAY?

An annual event in which tens of thousands
of volunteers collect trash and other debris on
beaches, lakes, and other waterways. lt is the
state's largest volunteer event. Last year, more than
80,000 volunteers picked up over 550,000 kilograms
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WHY IS BEACH CLEAN.UP DAY IMPORTANT?
Beaches and coastlines are places where trash
and debris naturally accumulate. This material can
harm marine wildlife, impact the state's economy,
and become a health hazard for humans. Beach
Clean-up Day is a great way for individuals, families,
community groups, and businesses to'join forces
to help improve our fragile ma'rine environment,
learn about our coastal resources and show how,
together, we can make a difference - all while
having funl
JOIN US AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
\\te u,ill asscmble in thc lsravcTtrch parkirrg lot at 8:00 a.m'. aud
take the con)l)anv bus to tht' bcnch. Upon arrival. r'olunteers u'ill
be givcn :r11 thc ncce-.sarl gear' firr collc'ctittg trlrsh iglor''es. tr:isl'r
bags. etc..t. \\ic rvill l't.rrk until noo.ti. itnd thctt hln-e a picnic ort the
beach. iRrod pror.'ided br BlaveJtch. ,\fterruards. n'c u'ill l'etlrrn to
BrerveTet:1'r. arrivirrq i-n trbout 3.t')0 p.m.
To m:rke this Vcar's e\.ent r\.en nror.c lirn. rr e t,ill har'- lr , ' ,utpuriti(,1r.
\iolunteers u,ill be assisned to ttill]ls. uiLh cacli team zrssigtled tcr
clean an:rrea oi thc beacl-r. \\i'rrill tleigh rvhat has bccn co1let:tccl.
zrnd the tearn that ha-. collccted rhc nro.t irash rlill t'in gili t:cltific:rtes
redecniable at thc Clitr Siroppine \Ia11.
.Jtrnet Sirnrnons. in t1're ,qraphics clepat'ttrtetlt. ha-. desisDcd :i
bcautifirl'l--shilt. rr hich all pr lticipant. rr ill t'c' ct:ivc.
] look lirrrvarci to -sccing e\ ct'\'otte on SrLttder-l
Regards,
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Stuert trlillcr.
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