Join International Coastal Cleanup Day
The data collected during coastal clean-ups provide more than a snapshot of the rubbish removed on the day.
Communities across South Africa are being encouraged to take part in International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19.
The national initiative, supported by WESSA Green Coast, aims to tackle marine litter while generating valuable information about the waste washing up along South Africa’s coastline.
Groups are encouraged to separate and record different types of litter collected during their clean-ups.
Particular attention is being given to fishing and ghost fishing gear, which should be kept separate from other waste and uploaded to WESSA’s Stop the Strangle database.
The data collected during coastal clean-ups provides more than a snapshot of the rubbish removed on the day.
For information on getting involved, contact greencoast@wessa.co.za.
Download the 2026 Ocean Conservancy Clean-Up Toolkit from Sustainable Seas Trust’s Operation Clean Spot to start planning your event. Submit your clean-up data so your efforts contribute to South Africa’s growing body of evidence for cleaner, healthier oceans.
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