Take the plunge in the fight against marine debris and make clean waters a reality. Take part in this year’s International Cleanup Day 19th September 2009 by volunteering or organising an event

If you are a Volunteer:

Search the online list of cleanup locations to find an event near you. Please check back regularly for new event postings in your area. Discover ten things you can do to help keep waters free and share the Project AWARE Marine Debris Fact Sheet.

If you are a Dive Professional and Organiser:

Register your cleanup event. Organise a local cleanup project with Project AWARE. Receive the tools you need to get started and contribute data for long-term change. Read the global cleanup stories and get inspiration for your event.

Take Action with Project AWARE to fight against marine debris

In partnership with the Ocean Conservancy Project AWARE coordinates the underwater portion of International Cleanup Day making it the largest volunteer effort of its kind. All data collected by Project AWARE volunteers on International Cleanup Day will once again contribute to the compelling Global Marine Debris Index prepared by Ocean Conservancy. In the 2008 Index, a reported 1.4 million plastic bags were collected on one day.

Together we are making a difference!