Stations, the following is a news announcement. Suggested lead in 3, 2, 1…
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Trash is one of the biggest threats facing oceans and waterways. Ocean Conservancy has just released its annual data on the world’s largest coastal cleanup, where nearly six hundred thousand people picked up more than nine million pounds of trash.
Vikki Spruill, president and CEO, says we can all help solve this problem that kills wildlife and hurts tourism and local communities.
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IN 2011, VOLUNTEERS GATHERED ENOUGH DISCARDED CLOTHING ON THEIR LOCAL COASTS TO OUTFIT THE ENTIRE AUDIENCE OF THIS SUMMER’S OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONY. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS PREVENTABLE. WHAT WE USE IN EVERYDAY LIFE EVEN MILES AWAY FROM WATER CAN END UP IN THE OCEAN. YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE FOR OUR OCEAN WITH EACH SMALL CHANGE, LIKE PROPERLY DISPOSING OF TRASH AND CHOOSING REUSEABLE BAGS, BOTTLES, AND PICNIC SUPPLIES. THE BIGGEST IMPACT INVOLVES CHOICES WE MAKE EVERY DAY.
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Find out what volunteers in your state collected at www.oceanconservancy.org.