Earth Day should be every day. It’s a mind bogglingly phenomenal planet. That being said, why not engage in positive environmental action on a designated date? If you’re near Ocean Beach, San Francisco on April 21, 2018 you won’t want to miss the event taking place there. Below is a break down of activities on […]
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a serious problem. According to the 5 Gyres website, “8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year.” Much of this plastic comes from land by way of streams and storm drains that empty into the sea. Litter on the beach also gets washed into the mix, […]
Keeping toxic butts out of the ocean is a serious task. While roughly 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are tossed out as litter each year the filters they’re comprised of do not biodegrade over time. Instead they break up into microplastics that remain on land or in the sea, and release accumulated toxins like arsenic, formaldehyde, and […]
There’s something so primal and satisfying about combing through sand and finding stuff at the beach. For evidence, just watch the pure fascination most kids exhibit while sifting through sediment on the shore. Many of us have been there, lost in the tide, collecting sand dollars, sea glass, shotgun shell casings, and other debris. Right now […]
Every year throngs of people head to the beach to launch fireworks and celebrate Fourth of July. While it’s awesome to revel in freedom and independence, coastal areas tend to get thrashed in the process. That’s where raising awareness and taking action come in. A handful of nonprofit organizations are anticipating the Independence Day aftermath and […]