Sea Shepherd Australia’s marine debris team will host a beach clean-up this Sunday, 25 August, at Port Noarlunga between 10am and noon.

This will be a huge community event with everyone invited to join in the fun while helping keep beaches and oceans clean from lethal plastic pollution that threatens all marine life.  

The primary reason for the location of this event at the Port Noarlunga Jetty is to celebrate the Department of Environment and Water’s (DEW) celebration of Encounter Marine Park as Marine Park of the Month.

DEW’s marine park rangers will be there, offering fun educational activities for the kids.

For those up for a bit of exercise, there’s the opportunity to join in a fun run hosted by Jonathan McMillan, who is keen to raise awareness for his entry to the Bali Hope Run/Walk raising money toward recycling facilities and education in Bali.

Starting with sign up at 10am, the run will start at 10.15am. Participants can run just as far as they feel up to on the day (full run is 4.5km) then enjoy a walk back to the jetty collecting rubbish on the way back.

The team from Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries will be present, to talk about their public snorkeling events – many held off the Port Noarlunga reef over summer.   

Finally, the SA Men’s Health Club (a welcoming social group whose goal is to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of their members and set a positive example for all men) will be happy to talk to anyone wanting to learn more about their organisation.

Everyone is welcome – some buckets, gloves and tongs are supplied but if you have some to take then please do.