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Massive National Day of Action for the Ocean Concludes with Significant Results and a Huge Positive Impact
Wednesday, 14 Aug, 2024
With bright and sunny weather across the country, Sea Shepherd Australia volunteers and supporters from all corners of Australia came together on Sunday 11 August for a day of clean-ups, community outreach, and family fun dedicated to the conservation, defence and protection of our ocean.
Sea Shepherd chapters hosted 13 events across 7 states and territories nationwide involving over 300 local participants!
Driven by a passion for protecting marine life and geared up with gloves and trash bags, participants hit the sand running and successfully removed 540kg, over half a tonne of trash, from shores around the nation. This effort provided immediate relief to local coastal habitats and the ocean.
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A family collects debris from Port Noarlunga, SA beach. Photo: Pat Nash/Sea Shepherd
Newcastle volunteers embracing the spirit of the occasion. Photo: Sam Passlow/Sea Shepherd
Kids learn more about the debris that washes up on our shores in Perth. Photo: Helen Janneson Bense/Sea Shepherd
A family clears the beach together in Perth. Photo: Helen Jameson Bense/Sea Shepherd.
Volunteers sort the collected debris in Adelaide. Photo: Pat Nash/Sea Shepherd.
The top offenders were cigarette butts, plastic remnants, and single-use plastic food packaging - confirming the ongoing need to urgently eradicate single-use plastic and move towards reusable and environmentally friendly alternatives.
Events also featured Sea Shepherd stalls with activities such as face painting and vegan bake sales, along with plentiful merchandise sales to help fund our campaigns. This allowed for bountiful engaging conversations with the public about our work along with fun activities for all ages.
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Volunteers collect debris along a waterway on the Sapphire Coast NSW. Photo: Michele Theimann/Sea Shepherd.
A diver shows off debris they collected from Port Noarlunga SA. Photo: Pat Nash/Sea Shepherd.
A beautiful day for the ocean in Exmouth, WA. Photo: Thomas Balks/Sea Shepherd.
Locals hear about Sea Shepherd's work in Adelaide. Photo: Pat Nash/Sea Shepherd.
A volunteer collects debris on the Sunshine Coast. Photo: Katie Thompson/Sea Shepherd.
With the sun shining down and the sound of children’s laughter as hallmarks of the day, the atmosphere was overwhelmingly positive! The enthusiastic support and love for Sea Shepherd Australia's work highlighted the incredible impact we can have when we all unite under a shared passion for the ocean.
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Volunteers collected 540kg of debris from shorelines across the country. Photo: Helen Janneson Banse/Sea Shepherd.
Photo: Pat Nash/Sea Shepherd.
The Melbourne chapter held a huge vegan bake sale. Photo: Narelle Huxley/Sea Shepherd.
The Sydney chapter shows off our range of merchandise. Photo: Joe Davey/Sea Shepherd
Volunteers sort collected debris in Exmouth. Photo: Thomas Balks/Sea Shepherd.
The enthusiasm and dedication of our volunteers was truly inspiring, and the results were a powerful reminder of the positive change we can create when we come together to act as one.
A massive thank you from the bottom of the ocean to everyone who was a part of this wonderful day! Together we are conserving, protecting and defending the world’s ocean!
Join us - discover the next beach clean-up event in your area.
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The Sydney chapter. Photo: Joe Davey/Sea Shepherd.
The Melbourne chapter. Photo: Narelle Huxley/Sea Shepherd.
The Adelaide chapter. Photo: Pat Nash/Sea Shepherd.
The Exmouth chapter. Photo: Thomas Balks/Sea Shepherd.
The Albany chapter. Photo: Sea Shepherd.
The Sapphire Coast chapter. Photo: Michele Thiemann/Sea Shepherd.