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Share the Success of International Cleanup Day
Big Thanks to Cleanup Volunteers
Project AWARE Foundation thanks all the dedicated coordinators and volunteers who made a global Splash for Trash on International Cleanup Day, 20 September 2008. Your commitment helps restore and protect precious underwater environments. Divers and water enthusiasts made a lasting difference at more than 1000 Project AWARE cleanup events in over 100 countries around the world.
What Happens Next?
Cleanup data is vital for long-term change. Data from global events helps inform governments, businesses and individuals about the devastating impact of marine debris.
Send Project AWARE your results and be sure your cleanup is counted. In partnership with The Ocean Conservancy, an International Report will be released next year. View the 2007 International Report to see marine debris statistics from your region.
Share your Cleanup Stories
Remember to share your cleanup stories and photos. Get inspired and read up on Project AWARE’s Global Cleanups to help kick start planning of your next event.
About International Cleanup Day
Project AWARE Foundation spearheads global underwater cleanups during International Cleanup Day and year round. Every year 6 million tonnes of debris enters the world’s oceans. Project AWARE empowers dive centres and individuals to clean the world’s oceans, lakes, rivers and shorelines by providing free cleanup materials, tools, education and support for each event.
International Cleanup Day is held annually on the 3rd Saturday in September. Divers and water enthusiasts are encouraged to organize or volunteer for cleanups year round to address the devastating impact of marine debris on the aquatic environment and continue to drive positive change to prevent debris.
In 2007, a total of 358,617 recorded volunteers helped clean 34,560 miles of shoreline and remove seven million pounds of rubbish.
You Can Help Make Clean Waters a Reality
Individual Divers and Water Enthusiasts
Volunteer to help cleanup any time of year. Visit Project AWARE’s Volunteer Network to find an event near you and download 10 Ways a Diver Can Protect the Underwater Environment.
Dive Professionals and Organisations
Organise a cleanup to protect your favourite dive site. Project AWARE has all the tools to get you started just email us for more information.