All welcome at mid-South Coast beach clean ups every Saturday afternoon
Unfortunately, with all the excitement of the action in the ocean and on the beaches during the Sardine Run, some people tend to forgot about cleaning up after themselves.
Everyone loves this time of year, when the excitement of the Sardine Run reaches fever pitch.
The huge shoals of little silver fish are closely followed by dolphins, gamefish and sharks.
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The waters are rich with fresh nutrients which also brings in tiny plankton, which in turn attracts the ocean’s gentle giants, the humpback whale and Bryde’s whale.
Unfortunately, with all the excitement of the action in the ocean and on the beaches, some people tend to forgot about cleaning up after themselves.
The Sardine Run should not be an excuse for littering the oceans and beaches.
Taking your rubbish with you when you leave the beach is crucial.
If left behind, the rubbish blows into the ocean which causes pollution and significant harm to ocean life.
As we enjoy the bounty of this spectacular event, it seems only right to express our appreciation by cleaning up.
In the spirit of giving back, a group of volunteers will be targeting local beaches every Saturday afternoon, and helpers are always needed – every hand is important, no matter how big or small.
The group asks everyone to take just one hour out of their Friday and join them for a safe and fun beach clean up.
Masks are worn, and social distancing protocols are observed.
Buckets and bags for the beach clean ups are also provided.
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The next beach clean up will be at Umkomaas beach this Saturday, July 4 at 1.45pm.
To keep up with your local beach clean up events and for information on awareness projects, follow CherryMac Adventures on Facebook and on Instagram @Cherrymac_Adventures.
The group is also working closely with a wildlife conservation team.
To stay updated on this, visit the Wildlife Conservation Project website by clicking HERE.
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