GET REAL Involved! Coastal Cleanup

Marine debris (trash) is a worldwide problem; an estimated 14 billion pounds of trash are dumped in the ocean yearly. Since many forms of debris are not biodegradable, they can cause problems for years to come. As many as 100,000 Marine animals and two million sea birds die each year from eating or ingesting marine debris.
Wildlife abounds along the shores of Tampa Bay. As many as 40,000 pairs of birds nest in Tampa Bay every year. Others, including sandpipers and white pelicans, are seasonal visitors. The bay is also home to dolphins, sea turtles, and manatees.
 
We will head to a Tampa Bay coastal area to perform a "Clean Up." We will scour for marine debris and trash.  We will spend about four hours performing clean up.
Wear your "GET Real Involved!" t-shirt, bring sunscreen, bug spray, sun screen, work clothes, gloves & hats and closed toed shoes. And of course a smile and a positive attitude.  
 
Select a "ticket" to register for this event and this will serve as your permission slip. Only 38 spaces are available.
 
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Questions?
Contact Catherine Dazevedo
catherine@getrealinvolved.org 813.777.0483
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