SlaNey eNviroNmeNt Wexford Subaqua underwater cleanup.
This summer let’s enjoy and protect our coast
Wexford Subaqua underwater cleanup.
Irish environmental charity Clean Coasts releases resources to help communities protect our coast The Irish coast offers breathtaking views, beautiful beaches, epic cliffs, and more, and its unique beauty and character have been attracting visitors from all over the world. Furthermore, it provides its visitors with numerous opportunities to have fun, by taking part in water sports and coastal activities. The Clean Coasts programme works with over 1,800 communities and over 37,000 volunteers nationwide to help protect and care for Ireland’s waterways, coastline, seas, ocean and marine life. With the nice weather on the way, more people are expected to visit the beautiful coastal areas around the country, whether it is for sea swimming, water sports, or simply to enjoy the stunning landscape. With its ‘Enjoy and Protect’ campaign, Clean Coasts is asking people to enjoy and celebrate Ireland’s stunning coastline, beautiful beaches, epic cliffs and all outdoor areas, but also to protect these natural treasures for future generations to enjoy too, by making more sustainable choices, taking part in beach cleans or even do something as quick and simple as a #2minutebeachclean.
This is an opportunity for beach users, outdoor enthusiasts and hundreds of other communities in Ireland to make a tangible difference for our marine environment and marine life while doing something they enjoy. Clean Coasts has released three guides containing tips and guidance on how to enjoy our coast while doing your bit to protect it. Two of these guides – Outdoor Living and A Day at the Beach – are available to download on its website and focus on activities such as camping, eating outdoors and spending a day discovering marine biodiversity. A third guide, a Community Guide, is available exclusively to registered Clean Coasts groups and includes guidance on organising beach cleans, building a network, attracting new volunteers and promoting their work. Another guide about outdoor photography will be launched at the end of the month, so Clean Coasts are inviting people to keep an eye on their social media channels and website. To find out more, visit: www.cleancoasts.org n
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3rd May 2022 - Page 109
