Saving marine life begins at the shore. Every piece of trash collected during a coastal cleanup helps protect fragile ecosystems and the countless species that depend on them. From discarded plastics that threaten sea turtles and fish to debris that pollutes coral reefs, cleaning coastlines is a vital step toward restoring ocean health.

‘Saving Our Seas’ mobilizes thousands nationwide for cleaner coastlines. (2025, October 10). Manila Standard, p. C4.