Makapu`u Beach to Makai Pier Coastline Clean-up |
Over 80 volunteers on Saturday September 15, 2007 participated in this year's "Get the Drift and Bag It" clean-up from Makapu`u Beach to the beach north of Makai Pier. The volunteers did a great job cleaning the beach and rocks which made it safer for marine birds and animals as well as for beach goers. The top ten items recorded were: 1824 pieces of plastic , 1464 cigarette butts, 907 pieces of broken glass, 851 caps/lids, 507 food wrappers/containers, 256 plastic/paper bags, 176 fishing lines, 172 cups, forks, plates, knives, spoons, 144 pieces of rope. The total amount of pieces collected: 7421. |
“Get the Drift and Bag It” is the name of the local statewide effort which is part of the International Coastal Cleanup Day an annual event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of September. International Coastal Cleanup Day involves millions of volunteers around the world collecting and recording what types of marine debris is found. The data is then compiled and used to find solutions to preventing pollution. |
Coral Photograph Credit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce and Dr. James P. McVey. Dolphins, Japanese Angelfish, Green turtle, and Laysan Albatross photos by James Watt. Humpback whale photo by James Mobeley Unless noted otherwise, the contents of this website are Copyright © 2006-2020 B.E.A.C.H. Please ask permission before using any text, graphics or photographs from this website. |