International Coastal Cleanup Day
Find a beach near you and give back to the ocean!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9:00am - 12:00pm
Ocean Beach
Taraval St. and the Great Highway
San Francisco, CA
Sept. 20th will be International Coastal Cleanup Day around the world. If you're here in the Bay Area, please join me at the Taraval St. entrance to Ocean Beach (along the Great Highway).
If you're not in the Bay Area, please find a beach near you and do your part for cleaner oceans. Sea turtles and other wildlife are killed and injured by marine debris each year so you can help save sea turtles by removing potentially harmful trash.
Don't live near a beach? Why not do your part that day to avoid purchasing any plastic goods - especially plastic bags - and do your part to reduce waste.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
San Francisco Celebrates June 8 World Ocean Day at Ocean Beach
Mayor Declares June 8 as
Volunteers Celebrate with Beach Cleanup at
For Immediate Release
Contact: Eli Saddler, Director of OceanHealth.Org, cell 415-342-7497,
What: June 8 is World Ocean Day and hundreds of volunteers will be heading to
Who: OceanHealth.Org (http://www.oceanhealth.org) and the San Francisco Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation (http://www.sfsurfrider.org).
When: Sunday, June 8, 2008, 10AM to 12PM Ocean Beach cleanup.
Where:
Why: Mayor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring June 8th as “World Ocean Day” in
Our world ocean covers approximately 71 percent of the Earth’s surface, contains 97 percent of the Earth’s water, and represents 95 percent of the livable space on our planet, but is facing an incredible crisis that needs attention. Oil spills, plastic marine debris, overfishing, and global climate change are culminating in increasing problems for our oceans. In 2048, some scientists predict that important commercial fisheries will begin to collapse. The public is encouraged to learn more and take action for the oceans.
In 2007, the importance of our ocean was highlighted when thousands of volunteers responded to the Cosco Busan oil spill. In that spirit, volunteers will be on the beaches and removing trash that kills wildlife and is contributing to Texas-sized island of marine debris in the
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Five Actions for the Oceans:
1. Learn more about our world ocean crisis.
2. Reduce or eliminate your use of plastic, especially plastic bags.
3. Reduce or eliminate your consumption of harmful seafood, including tuna, swordfish, shark, and shrimp. You’ll help the oceans and your health.
4. Reduce your greenhouse gases: Drive less and using bikes, buses, or BART more. Replace light bulbs and appliances with energy efficient ones.
5. Show your appreciation for the ocean by keeping it clean and visiting often.
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Monday, June 2, 2008
World Ocean Day June 8 San Francisco Beach Cleanup
Please join us to celebrate World Ocean Day with OceanHealth.Org and the San Francisco Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation this Sunday. We will be meeting at the
For more information, please visit www.oceandaysf.org or email Eli Saddler, eli@oceanhealth.org.
To learn more about World Ocean Day, please visit www.worldoceanday.org.
To learn more about San Francisco Surfrider, please visit www.sfsurfrider.org.
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