On September 17th, 2023 International Coastal Cleanup Day returned and this is San Diego County’s largest environmental cleanup. On this day, they clean up beaches and other coastal sites, and many inland sites. This year there will be 70 different cleanup sites for the community to attend and participate in the restoration of San Diego County. Last year there were 2,470 volunteers in this area and they are hoping for even more this year.
International Coastal Cleanup Day is a very important part of environmental science because restoring this land is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and natural resources. I think this is a very important and beneficial day because they gather the communities to work together to restore the land that they all love.
I totally agree with you, this is a great and beneficial cause. Our beaches are the homes of many species and not just vacation destinations. Isn’t International Coastal Cleanup Day the beach clean up that some APES students went to? Additionally, do you think that having so many people coming to the beach to clean will disrupt the wildlife?
This is great, I enjoy hearing the positive things being done to better the ecosystems and natural resources of the earth. What are some benefits of restoring coastal sites and maintaining healthy ecosystems?