Miami Waterkeeper Snorkel Cleanup with SeaKeepers
Miami Waterkeeper is proud to partner with The International SeaKeepers Society to offer our first public volunteer snorkel clean-up event hosted by Sea Experience! Volunteers will “dive-in” to conduct a marine debris clean-up and Citizen Science Fish ID blitz (optional).
Fee: $40 per person for a 3 hour snorkel clean-up. Registration fee includes mask, snorkel, fins, water, light snacks, and a Miami Waterkeeper/SeaKeeper’s staff guide. Registration fees are due in order to RSVP and refunds will not be issued for no-shows.
Volunteer Day Main Tasks:
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Removal of marine debris from the water and fish ID blitz
This volunteer event may require heavy lifting and experience with snorkeling (must be very comfortable in the ocean), hence teenagers and older groups are recommended. If younger age groups participate, they should be monitored at all times by the designated guardian, parents, etc.
*Community Service hours also provided*
Important Volunteer Information:
Please be on time, registration begins 30 minutes before the volunteer workday starts. Please arrive at 9:30am!
Please bring:
- Refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and be prepared to be in the water.
- Rash guards/wet suits are recommend.
- A hat, sunglasses, sunblock are recommended for the boat ride to the site.
- Gloves you feel comfortable wearing in the water(otherwise Miami Waterkeeper will provide gloves).
- Dramamine/motion sickness meds if you are prone to seasickness!
- Personal snorkel gear if you have it!
- The snorkel clean-up is weather dependent and the event will be canceled with at least 24 hours notice if inclement weather is anticipated.
***Please RSVP on our website HERE***
Additional Details
What Should Volunteers Bring? - Water in a Resuable Bottle, Sunscreen, Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided? - Gloves
Organizer
Miami Waterkeeper focuses on clean water, ecosystem protection, and sea level rise resiliency. First, we tackle issues of clean water throughout the Biscayne Bay watershed, from the Everglades to our coral reefs. Second, we protect the ecosystems that depend on that clean water, including corals, seagrasses, and mangroves. Finally, we focus on sea level rise resiliency, which guides all areas of our work. We employ a multidisciplinary approach, which includes science, policy & advocacy, and education & outreach.