Pick It Up!- Beach Cleanup

This event is part of our organizations initiative to eradicate marine debris from NY beaches.

Participants will walk to beach picking up debris while taking notes about what they are finding. It is a great way to get outside and help our planet get one step closer to being marine debris free!

Address(es):

Cedar Beach

244 Harbor Beach Rd

Mt Sinai, NY 11766

Iron Pier

Pier Avenue

Jamesport, New York 11947

Tiana Beach

90 Dune Rd

Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Date:

04/13/2025

Time:

10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AA9A823AAF58-55010244-pick#/

Pick It Up!

Marine debris is adversely affecting marine animals at an alarming rate. The New York Marine Rescue Center needs your help to take a stand against this human-induced occurrence, and give these animals the best chance of survival. By working with our community partners, we will inspire the public to take action, change their behavior, and create a safer environment for future generations of humans and marine animals alike.

NYMRC currently uses stranding data to determine the magnitude of the impact on marine mammals and sea turtles that frequent New York waters. By integrating this data into marine debris lectures and beach clean ups, we will evoke change in New York communities, leading to a reduction in the amount of marine debris entering the environment.

Be the driving force behind eradicating marine debris and saving our marine environment. Join us for a beach clean up we host in your community, or suggest a new site in need of help. Most importantly, show us how you are saving the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling, and encourage others to do the same, by sharing your photos and stories on social media with us. As a result of your support, marine debris on the beach will be removed before it is given the opportunity to harm a marine animal.

The New York Marine Rescue Center is a non profit organization that runs the only rescue and rehabilitation facility for seals and sea turtles in NY state.

The rate that we have seen these animals being affected by marine debris has been increasing at an alarming rate. Come join us in our effort to eradicate marine debris from our local beaches and help save our wildlife!