posted at 2019-03-20 15:48:02
Lead a shoreline cleanup for spring! Groundbreaking! https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/lead
posted at 2019-03-18 15:36:05
Next Monday, March 25th, will be the second Shoreline Cleanup 101 webinar of 2019! If you didn't get a chance to participate in the first one, get caught up with us and brush up on your cleanup know-how. Head to this link right before the start time in your province. http://fal.cn/iaj2
posted at 2019-03-17 16:49:01
Balloons are cute but certainly not cuter than a healthy baby albatross. http://fal.cn/iMCn
posted at 2019-03-16 16:01:00
Look! Shoreline Cleanups are hip and trendy! And you don't have to be a bored teen to participate (but bored teens are definitely welcome). http://fal.cn/iMhz
posted at 2019-03-10 15:14:02
Dreaming about summer cleanups on the water in Prince Rupert (with no parka and lots of sun). http://fal.cn/iUOM
posted at 2019-03-09 16:00:23
Ocean Heroes Bootcamp takes place at one of our favorite spots this year, the Vancouver Aquarium! The camp was created for emerging youth activists between the ages of 11-18 who spend time with experienced activist peers and near peers - so they can join forces, learn from each other, and work to make a difference in their communities. http://fal.cn/iUt2
posted at 2019-03-08 18:07:03
Happy International Women's Day! We create cleanups all over Canada so these future leaders will have a healthy world to guide.
posted at 2019-03-05 19:00:32
Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver Campus students cleaned up 100kg of litter from the Vancouver waterfront last weekend. Their litter load included a mere 799 cigarette butts and one barnacle clad shopping cart.
posted at 2019-03-03 20:00:20
Are you an avid ocean lover in Grade 10, 11 or 12? (Or do you know one? If you do send 'em our way.) Come learn about ocean literacy, the history of Tribune Bay, BC, and traditional knowledge through outdoor activities in Ocean Wise’s Salish Sea Science Program.Apply by March 15th! http://fal.cn/ix8T
posted at 2019-03-02 16:29:02
Wanna see yourself on our Facebook page? We certainly want to put you up here! After your cleanup, be sure to email us photos at GCSC.CleanupPhotos@ocean.org.
posted at 2019-03-01 16:31:06
Shufflin' through the dirt to pick up hundreds of small plastics and wrappers before the wildlife get to them!
posted at 2019-02-28 17:39:01
Shoreline Cleanup focuses on ocean litter and marine debris but plastic is spread across the globe in intricate and complex ways. "Plastic is far more pervasive and sinister than most people had ever imagined." http://fal.cn/iTmg
posted at 2019-02-27 15:36:02
Do you have a zero waste, on-the-go meal kit? While this one is very pretty, yours doesn't need to be. Just make sure you're saying no to single-use plastics.
posted at 2019-02-26 16:58:02
Okay, sometimes we all need to get back to the basics. Have you thought about eradicating plastic and single-use items from your life?Here are a few good ways to get started. Choose an area of your life to start and hop to it! http://fal.cn/iXPE
posted at 2019-02-24 17:48:01
Check out these researchers looking for microplastics to create a plastics database in Newfoundland and Labrador! http://fal.cn/iN4R
posted at 2019-02-23 15:19:01
New research from the New Materials Institute at the University of Georgia, "Examined the gastrointestinal tracts of 52 turtles that died at only days or months old and found that 48 contained plastic." http://fal.cn/i6Uh
posted at 2019-02-22 17:34:01
Tackling single-use plastic consumption is intimidating and daunting. Instead of taking a deep dive into your bad habits, why not start with a personal trash audit to pick out a few easy places to get started? http://fal.cn/ihF0
posted at 2019-02-21 22:25:01
Do you still get newspapers delivered to your house? You might be helping us recycle by consuming this paper. http://fal.cn/isOg
posted at 2019-02-20 14:41:00
Curious what's been happening behind the scenes over here at Ocean Wise? http://fal.cn/iA2Z
posted at 2019-02-18 15:22:03
Plan your family's next shoreline cleanup today! Nothing is more important than making sure our shores are healthy for future generations of humans and all the flora and fauna we love.
posted at 2019-02-17 18:43:00
Zero Waste Yukon is proposing to increase their plastic bag fee from 5 cents to 25 cents. Results in other territories and municipalities show that a steeper fee can result in a huge reduction in plastic bag use! http://fal.cn/iS4u
posted at 2019-02-16 22:52:01
Encourage your municipality to become a Clean Shoreline Community! http://fal.cn/iVMs
posted at 2019-02-15 18:03:04
Join us next week for a refresher on everything Shoreline Cleanup! We are hosting a free webinar jam packed with helpful tips and how-to's for you next cleanup.
Head to this link right before 10:00 am PT or 1:00 pm ET on Thursday, February 21st, or call in toll free to 1-844-426-4405 and enter access code 289 780 441. https://oceanwise.webex.com/webappng/sites/oceanwise/meeting/info/120018832831062080?MTID=mbfb3e76f27dabd4844a37217fed8cce3
posted at 2019-02-14 16:40:07
We ❤️ our volunteers everyday of the year and a little extra on Valentines.
Lead a shoreline cleanup for spring! Groundbreaking! https://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/lead
Next Monday, March 25th, will be the second Shoreline Cleanup 101 webinar of 2019! If you didn't get a chance to participate in the first one, get caught up with us and brush up on your cleanup know-how. Head to this link right before the start time in your province. http://fal.cn/iaj2
Balloons are cute but certainly not cuter than a healthy baby albatross. http://fal.cn/iMCn
Look! Shoreline Cleanups are hip and trendy! And you don't have to be a bored teen to participate (but bored teens are definitely welcome). http://fal.cn/iMhz
Dreaming about summer cleanups on the water in Prince Rupert (with no parka and lots of sun). http://fal.cn/iUOM
Ocean Heroes Bootcamp takes place at one of our favorite spots this year, the Vancouver Aquarium! The camp was created for emerging youth activists between the ages of 11-18 who spend time with experienced activist peers and near peers - so they can join forces, learn from each other, and work to make a difference in their communities. http://fal.cn/iUt2
Happy International Women's Day! We create cleanups all over Canada so these future leaders will have a healthy world to guide.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver Campus students cleaned up 100kg of litter from the Vancouver waterfront last weekend. Their litter load included a mere 799 cigarette butts and one barnacle clad shopping cart.
Are you an avid ocean lover in Grade 10, 11 or 12? (Or do you know one? If you do send 'em our way.) Come learn about ocean literacy, the history of Tribune Bay, BC, and traditional knowledge through outdoor activities in Ocean Wise’s Salish Sea Science Program.Apply by March 15th! http://fal.cn/ix8T
Wanna see yourself on our Facebook page? We certainly want to put you up here! After your cleanup, be sure to email us photos at GCSC.CleanupPhotos@ocean.org.
Shufflin' through the dirt to pick up hundreds of small plastics and wrappers before the wildlife get to them!
Shoreline Cleanup focuses on ocean litter and marine debris but plastic is spread across the globe in intricate and complex ways. "Plastic is far more pervasive and sinister than most people had ever imagined." http://fal.cn/iTmg
Do you have a zero waste, on-the-go meal kit? While this one is very pretty, yours doesn't need to be. Just make sure you're saying no to single-use plastics.
Okay, sometimes we all need to get back to the basics. Have you thought about eradicating plastic and single-use items from your life?Here are a few good ways to get started. Choose an area of your life to start and hop to it! http://fal.cn/iXPE
Check out these researchers looking for microplastics to create a plastics database in Newfoundland and Labrador! http://fal.cn/iN4R
New research from the New Materials Institute at the University of Georgia, "Examined the gastrointestinal tracts of 52 turtles that died at only days or months old and found that 48 contained plastic." http://fal.cn/i6Uh
Tackling single-use plastic consumption is intimidating and daunting. Instead of taking a deep dive into your bad habits, why not start with a personal trash audit to pick out a few easy places to get started? http://fal.cn/ihF0
Do you still get newspapers delivered to your house? You might be helping us recycle by consuming this paper. http://fal.cn/isOg
Curious what's been happening behind the scenes over here at Ocean Wise? http://fal.cn/iA2Z
Plan your family's next shoreline cleanup today! Nothing is more important than making sure our shores are healthy for future generations of humans and all the flora and fauna we love.
Zero Waste Yukon is proposing to increase their plastic bag fee from 5 cents to 25 cents. Results in other territories and municipalities show that a steeper fee can result in a huge reduction in plastic bag use! http://fal.cn/iS4u
Encourage your municipality to become a Clean Shoreline Community! http://fal.cn/iVMs
Join us next week for a refresher on everything Shoreline Cleanup! We are hosting a free webinar jam packed with helpful tips and how-to's for you next cleanup. Head to this link right before 10:00 am PT or 1:00 pm ET on Thursday, February 21st, or call in toll free to 1-844-426-4405 and enter access code 289 780 441. https://oceanwise.webex.com/webappng/sites/oceanwise/meeting/info/120018832831062080?MTID=mbfb3e76f27dabd4844a37217fed8cce3
We ❤️ our volunteers everyday of the year and a little extra on Valentines.