SeaKeepers North Bay Village Cleanup
Come join SeaKeepers and Moda for a cleanup at North Bay Village on Thursday, May 9, 2024! In honor of Earth Month, SeaKeepers will be hosting a community-wide coastal cleanup starting at Moda North Bay Village Apartments. Positioned directly in the middle of the bay, North Bay Village is surrounded by unique wildlife that are threatened by ocean pollution. Join us to remove trash from our communities that may end up in their home.
In order to participate, all volunteers MUST complete the liability waiver linked HERE.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
Meeting spot: Look for the blue SeaKeepers branded table outside of the leasing office at Moda North Bay Village Apartments. After a brief safety and instructional briefing, we will get you your gear!
Parking: There is PayByPhone parking available on West Dr and free visitor parking located inside the parking garage. Parking may be limited, so we recommend carpooling or ride sharing when possible.
Please bring:
- Close-toe shoes
- Comfortable clothes that may get dirty
- Water in a REUSABLE water bottle (no plastic please!)
- Sunscreen and bug spray if needed
- Hat and sunglasses if wanted
We will provide:
- Buckets
- Reusable mesh bags
- Gloves
- Water refills
- Community service hours
Marine Debris Tracker: By using the app Marine Debris Tracker, you can log the types of trash you collect and create important data for scientists and lawmakers to better understand the marine debris crisis. This data can lead to legislation such as plastic bans that will keep our ocean cleaner! Make sure to create an account ahead of time and select “The International SeaKeepers Society” as an organization before you start logging. By using the Marine Debris Tracker, you are eligible for extra community service hours.
For any inquiries or help registering, please contact [email protected].
We look forward to cleaning with you!
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Additional Details
What Should Volunteers Bring? - Closed Toed Shoes, Water in a Resuable Bottle, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Hat & Sunglasses
What Will Be Provided? - Gloves, Garbage Bags, Water Refills, Pickers, Buckets
Meeting Spot Details - Look for the blue SeaKeepers branded table outside of the leasing office at Moda North Bay Village Apartments.
Parking Info - There is PayByPhone parking available on West Dr and free visitor parking located inside the parking garage.
Organizer
The International SeaKeepers Society supports marine science and conservation by utilizing privately owned yachts as platforms for oceanographic research, educational outreach, and marine conservation. Our efforts eliminate vessel costs and permit scientists to allocate those funds to maximize research potential. SeaKeepers shares its mission of ocean research and conservation with local communities through educational events, beach cleanups, and yachting industry functions.