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Boca Save our Beaches partnered with SeaWatch on the Ocean and Stoked on Salt for a shoreline beach cleanup on July 16, 2017 to help preserve and protect our living coral reef ecosystems. Boca Save our Beaches partnered with SeaWatch on the Ocean and Stoked on Salt for a shoreline beach cleanup on July 16, 2017 to help preserve and protect our living coral reef ecosystems. Over 20 ocean conservation groups joined forces to educate the public on corals, manatees, lionfish, ocean debris, sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, whales dolphins, lobsters and much more! Ocean Conservation Day 2017 was a huge success, removing over 230 pounds of trash from the ocean! Photos provided by Ola'pi Creative .

408 pounds of trash was removed from South Beach Park in Boca Raton on Saturday, September 23rd during International Coastal Cleanup Day. Boca Save our Beaches partnered with 4Ocean and World of Scuba, pulling together over 85 people to help clean our beaches. Plus, we were able to beat our prior record of 377 pounds o 408 pounds of trash were removed from South Beach Park in Boca Raton on Saturday, September 23rd during International Coastal Cleanup Day. Boca Save our Beaches partnered with 4Ocean and World of Scuba , gathering over 85 people to help clean our beaches. Plus, we were able to beat our prior record of 377 pounds of trash collected. Beach cleanup supplies were generously donated by Unger USA , Ultimate Survival Technologies , Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful and the City of Boca Raton, Gumbo Limbo . Boca Save our Beaches was happy to welcome the team of Girl Scout Troop 24512, lending a hand to nature. In addition, members of our City Council: Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Jeremy Rodgers and Scott Singer spent the morning combing through the sand collecting litter. Once trash was brought back to the registration site, trash was combined into large bags for 4Ocean. 4Ocean uses the trash from beach cleanups to make bracelets. For every bracelet made, 4Ocean saves our ocean from one pound of trash! 4Ocean charitably donated a bracelet for every cleanup participant on Saturday. Thank you to our donors, participants and partners for taking part in the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Remember to leave it better than you found it! Photo Credits: Emily Creighton at Two Seventy Magazine

Getting outdoors and experiencing nature in Boca Raton leads to happier, healthier and more productive individuals. Albums. On Sunday, March 6th, Residents came together to challenge the decision of Boca Raton’s City Officials in retrospect to 2500 N. Ocean Blvd. being approved for building. Boca Save our Beaches gained an abundance of exposure from the community who joined us hand-in-hand to protect one of the last natural, oceanfront areas. A propeller plane flew around the site of 2500 N. Ocean trailing a banner that read, “TELL BOCA MAYOR NO HOUSES ON OUR BEACH SAND!” Volunteers set petition booths on both sides of A1A, urging bikers and runners to stop and take part in the demonstration. But most importantly we had a blast meeting our community neighbors.

Marine debris is any kind of man-made litter that makes its way into the ocean. The most common types of marine debris are plastic water bottles, plastic bags, plastic bottle caps and plastic straws. You can help by saying no to plastic. Marine Debris. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Marine debris is any kind of man-made litter that makes its way into the ocean. It can end up there in a number of ways such as people leaving trash on the beach, boaters throwing their garbage over board, and from companies or individuals illegally disposing waste into the ocean. The most common types of marine debris in order of how much is retrieved from ocean clean-ups include (1) plastic water bottles, (2) plastic bottle caps, (3) plastic bags, and (4) plastic straws. Other typical marine debris found includes paper bags; fishing gear like nets, lines, and crab/shrimp pots; cloth; wood; and pieces of glass, metal, and rubber from a wide range of products. Scientists estimate that more than 8 million metric tons of plastic alone is entering into our ocean every single year, making that a total of over 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic currently floating around in the ocean. In 5 years, we can expect more debris than fish in the sea! Unfortunately, plastic in particular is a big concern because it takes an extremely long time for it to decompose in the ocean. Unlike a paper bag that decomposes in only one month, plastic bags and plastic straws can take 1000 years to decompose. Why is it a problem? Marine debris is causing some major problems in the ocean that impact wildlife, natural resources, and our quality of life. Sadly, ocean trash can harm marine wildlife. Over 1,200 species including dolphins, sharks, turtles, and seabirds often mistaken the trash for food, causing them to accidentally ingest items like plastic bags, plastic caps, bottles, and fishing line. The plastics can cause irritation or damage to their digestive system, leading to malnutrition or starvation. Plastic has been found in 59% of sea birds like albatross and pelicans, in 100% of sea turtle species, and more than 25% of fish sampled from seafood markets around the world. This is a real problem for us as well because as marine life eat the plastic, these pollutants work their way up the food chain and onto our plate. Wildlife can also get entangled in the debris. Nets, ropes, line, or other fishing gear; packing bands; rubber bands; balloon string; six-pack rings; and a variety of other marine debris can wrap around marine life and cause injury, illness, suffocation, starvation, and even death. Another concern is that plastic debris attracts and concentrates pollutants like PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) from surrounding seawater, posing a contamination risk to those animals that then ingest it. Scientists continue to study the impacts of that contamination on fish and shellfish, and as well as the possible impact it may have on human health. Marine debris can also break, smother, damage, and destroy important marine habitats, such as coral reefs. Many of these habitats are critical to marine ecosystems and the survival of many species. How YOU can help! Addressing the problem of marine debris in the ocean begins with our actions on land. We need to reduce, reuse and recycle plastics and other materials and cut back on single-use disposable products like plastic water bottles and plastic utensils. Cleaning up the beaches is also critical to keeping all kinds of waste out of the ocean. Join one of our beach cleanups to help make a difference! Share

Boca Save our Beaches is a volunteer based community sharing a passion to preserve and protect the South Florida ecosystem. About Us. Boca Save our Beaches is a 501C3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting the marine ecosystem through community collaboration, conservation and educational awareness. Our objective is to empower people of all backgrounds and ages in the community to work together in establishing goals to safeguard the coast while promoting a clean marine environment. We are a 100% volunteer based community sharing a passion to preserve and protect the environment in South Florida for future generations. Did you know? Global wildlife populations have fallen by 60% in just over four decades 90% of seabirds have plastics in their stomachs, compared to 5% in 1960 There will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050 We are the last generation to save nature

Boca Save our Beaches is dedicated to protecting the marine environment through community, collaboration, conservation and educational awareness. PRESERVE OUR COAST Boca Save our Beaches is a 501C3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting the marine environment through community collaboration, conservation and educational awareness. Contact us to host your team building beach cleanup or invite us into your classroom to see more of the sea and learn about debris! Book Now NATURAL AREA REHABILITATION MARINE CONSERVATION EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS Help restore our ecosystem by attending a public beach cleanup or contact us to host your own. Learn the importance of being ocean minded with our team building program. To prosper, we need healthy oceans, and in order to have healthy oceans, we must conserve physical and biological marine resources. Adopt changes in your behavior to help conserve our environment. Become more aware about single use plastic items while adventuring through the sea of debris with Seymour the Seahorse. Follow Seymour to begin conversations with children on how our actions affect the environment. Boca Save our Beaches: Community with a purpose. Get Involved

Boca Save our Beaches is a 100% volunteer group. Any donation received goes right back into the community. Donate Donate today to Boca Save our Beaches Your gift will help us save our beaches and preserve our environment for future generations. Make a tax deductible donation today! Donate Now REGISTRATION#: CH52020 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

On Saturday, April 15th, Boca Save our Beaches hosted a beach cleanup at South Beach Park in Boca Raton. Beach cleanup supplies were provided by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful and Gumbo Limbo. With over 100 participants, 372 pounds of trash was removed from our public beach. In celebration of Earth Day, residents of Palm Beach County participate in an annual beach cleanup, removing massive amounts of litter from our coast. The Great American Cleanup, a project of Keep America Beautiful, is coordinated County wide by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful Inc. and the Solid Waste Authority. On Saturday, April 15th, Boca Save our Beaches hosted a beach cleanup at South Beach Park in Boca Raton. Beach cleanup supplies were provided by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful and Gumbo Limbo. With over 100 participants, 372 pounds of trash were removed from our public beach. Together, as a community of like-minded citizens, we celebrated the removal of 372 pounds of litter at Beer Trade Co. in Boca Raton . Islamorada Beer Company sponsored this brunch by providing drinks for participants 21 and over.

Meet and follow Seymour of the Sea to "see more" of the sea and learn about debris! - an interactive children’s workbook educating the young generation on the issue of marine debris. Meet Seymour. Seymour of the Sea Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied Get ready, set and explore with Seymour! The ocean is an enormous and powerful body of water. It's hard to imagine that putting something small in it, like a plastic bottle or a drop of oil, could make any difference in its wellbeing or hurt the plants and animals that call it home. But, plastic pollution is now considered one of the largest environmental threats facing humans and animals globally. Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made still exists today? Meet and follow Seymour the Seahorse to "see more" of the sea! Boca Save our Beaches has released “Seymour’s First Journey into a Sea of Debris” – an interactive children’s workbook educating the young generation on the issue of marine debris and what we can do to help. The workbook, written by Boca Save our Beaches, is ideal for children ages 4-8. The colorful pages, illustrated by local marine artist Tom D’Auria , depict the story of a Seahorse named Seymour that embarks on a lesson about marine debris. Buy Now In Class Workshops Our in class workbook is an educational experience where students learn about marine debris and its impact underwater. Students follow Seymour and Mermaid Mystica to begin conversations on how our actions affect the environment. Our in class workshop is a useful instrument for those looking for educational material on ocean plastic and can be used in schools, groups and communities. Children's knowledge of plastic pollution increases by 50% after experiencing our interactive workbook in class. Interested in bringing Seymour into your classroom? Email us HERE Teachers Guide With our step by step, virtual interactive lesson plan, children will follow Seymour to "see more" of the sea and learn about debris! And, YOU can be their captain and scientific mermaid on this salty adventure! Our workbook will educate children (parents too!) and introduce them to the topic of marine debris, and what they can do to help. Engage children while teaching the process of how to recognize, investigate, and take action on environmental issues with our guidebook. We provide all of the tools you need - it's that simple! Plus you have the option to Skype with Mermaid Morgan ! Interested in bringing Seymour into your home? Email us HERE Purchase Seymour's First Journey into the Sea of Debris at Island Water Sports or Boca Surf and Sail To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. WPTV's Seymour of the Sea Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

Boca Save our Beaches offers community outreach programs perfect for the workplace, school systems and neighborhoods. Programs. Boca Save our Beaches offers community outreach programs perfect for the workplace, school systems and neighborhoods. Our programs offered create a sense of community and brings people together. Not only do our programs serve a practical purpose, such as education, cleaning and revitalizing an area, but also, people often leave our events with a greater sense of unity, friendship and purpose. It isn’t uncommon for our participants to develop a love for nature, develop a new respect for one another and attain a sense of pride in their community after an event hosted by us. Protect what you love. Collaboration EDUCATION Our workbook introduces young students to marine debris and helps them understand why ocean pollution poses such a threat to our seas. Follow Seymour to "see more" of the sea! Students will learn to recognize, investigate and take action on marine debris. Learn more. Conservation CONSERVATION All of our waste goes somewhere, and when we don't care about our trash, it becomes litter. Our conservation programs highlight how to take individual action to reduce single plastic by practicing the 4R's: refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle. Learn more. Education COLLABORATION Getting outdoors and experiencing nature in meaningful ways leads to happier, healthier and more productive individuals. We provide cleanup supplies needed to furnish your group with hands on opportunities to engage in team building while giving back to the community. Learn more. Check out how our friends from Calusa Elementary spent their last day of Spring Break. We were happy to introduce a straw ban topic to City Council. Thank you Councilwoman Monica Mayotte for realizing the harmful effects of single use plastics! Boca Raton Straw Introduction Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

The most common type of marine debris found in our ocean is plastic, harming wildlife and damaging the marine ecosystem. Plastic Alternatives. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Plastic is everywhere we look. Over the last fifty years, plastic has become the material of choice for many of the products we use on a daily basis. Unfortunately, it is also the most common type of marine debris found in our ocean harming wildlife and damaging the marine ecosystem. The biggest issue with plastic is that it hangs around for a very long time. It takes a plastic bottle 450 years to decompose and a plastic straw or plastic bag 1,000 years to start to decompose. After the 450 years, plastic starts to break down into micro-plastics which never go away. Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made still exists today? All of this plastic is piling up and lingering in the ocean for generations. The good news is that we can choose alternatives to all of that plastic. Here are ways YOU can help! 1. Stop buying water Unless there’s some kind of contamination crisis, plastic water bottles are an easy target for reducing waste. Instead, keep a refillable bottle handy for water. And, bring a mug for your other favorite beverages - even when ordering take out. Reuse Although plastic bags are free and convenient, they have a high environmental cost because they never degrade and are the number one source of plastic pollution. Always carry reusable bags including grocery bags and produce bags, just keep them in your car for easy access. Say no to to-go containers. Styrofoam and plastic to-go containers contain harmful chemicals and additives. You can bring your own containers and utensils when ordering take-out. Also, p urchase food (such as cereal, pasta and rice) from bulk bins while using a reusable container. Skip the straw Stop using plastic straws. If a straw is necessary, purchase a reusable stainless steel or glass straw. Give up gum Gum used to be made of tree sap, but these days it is actually made from polymer. Polymer is a type of plastic made from oil that is similar to the products used in tires (rubber). Gross! Don't believe plastic is biodegradable There are 7 types of plastic. But, only plastic types 1 and 2 are routinely and efficiently recycled. Make sure if you must buy plastic - to look on the bottom of the bottle for the type of plastic. If you have questions about recycling, check out https://search.earth911.com/ . Always p urchase compostable plastic over biodegradable plastic. Plastic purge Looking for more information on how to use less plastic, eat better, keep toxins out of your body, and help save sea turtles? Read the Plastic Purge by Michael Sanclements . Share

Boca Save our Beaches International Coastal Cleanup Day 2016 brought in more than 98 pounds of trash from Spanish River Park. Beaches, dunes and mangroves were cleaned for three hours on Saturday, September 24th. International Coastal Cleanup Day 2016 collected more than 98 pounds of trash from Spanish River Park. Beaches, dunes and mangroves were cleaned for three hours on Saturday, September 24th. A special thanks to our partners: World Of Scuba , Beer Trade Co Boca Raton , Islamorada Beer Company , Friends of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. we appreciate you and are grateful for your help with this event. AND - to the volunteers, THANK YOU - we could not have done this without you. Cheers until the next one!