International Coastal Cleanup (and NOAA Cleanup Day events)
Background | NOAA Cleanup Day | Photos
Background
The Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) focuses on the marine debris problems plaguing our nation's coastal areas, and on the human activities that produce debris:
- Recreational and shoreline activities
- Ocean/Waterway activities
- Smoking-related activities
- Dumping activities
- Medical/Personal hygiene
Through this approach, they create strategies to educate the public on the problems caused by debris and how to change their own behavior to stop this pollution at its source.
The Ocean Conservancy conducts follow-up workshops each year to engage ICC coordinators, regional Solid Waste Management Authority representatives, and other resource management agency members in training to integrate the ICC into more inclusive efforts to address marine debris sources and issues, especially related to recreational beach use and boating/fishing activities.
To sign up and participate in an ICC event in your area, visit the ICC website. Also, visit the Ocean Conservancy for more information on this event and other projects that protect the ocean.
NOAA Cleanup Day
The NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) has been a proud sponsor of the ICC since 2005. Regional MDP staff around the country coordinate cleanup events, called NOAA Cleanup Day, in their area. Each year over 100 NOAA staff, family, and friends help cleanup and prevent marine debris! Learn more about how Ocean Conservancy and the NOAA Marine Debris Program are partnering to help keep the sea free of debris!
Photos
Check out photos of past NOAA Cleanup Day/ICC events with NOAA Marine Debris Program staff.
