The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA will again be participating in a beach clean-up during International Coastal Cleanup Month, on Saturday 20 September 2025 from 09:30 to 11:30.
The Sustainable Seas Trust is the national coordinator of the events during September. International Coastal Cleanup Day brings volunteers and organisations together worldwide, during the month of September, to tackle the pressing issue of marine debris. More information will be circulated closer to the date.
If you want to see where and when other cleanups are happening in September, go onto the Sustainable Seas Trust website and navigate to the relevant sections at https://sst.org.za
The WESSA ABB effort will take place at The Beacon in Summerstrand, at the intersection of Admiralty Way and Marine Drive. For many reasons this stretch of coastline has a serious litter problem and needs regular and ongoing clean-ups. We are hoping that by concentrating on this spot, we can stop as much of this litter as possible from finding its way into the sea. Let us see if we can break our record of 96 bags over the two hours, concentrating especially on plastic litter which in time breaks down into, what is now call, microplastics, miniscule partices which are so harmful to marine and other life.
There is ample parking at the Beacon and as usual please bring hats, sunscreen, water and gloves if possible. We will provide litter bags. Look out for the WESSA banners.
For more information contact Tim at 082 775 8816
