PHOTO ESSAY: Community rallies together at Kalk Bay Harbour to tackle pollution on World Oceans Day
More than 150 volunteers took part in the annual World Oceans Day cleanup at Kalk Bay Harbour this weekend, making it the largest turnout in the event’s nine-year history. Divers and community members removed rubbish from the harbour and shoreline while contributing to one of Cape Town’s most detailed records of coastal pollution.
Over 150 volunteers gathered at Kalk Bay Harbour this past weekend to participate in an annual cleanup initiative held in honor of World Oceans Day. This year’s event marked a significant milestone, drawing the largest number of participants in the nine-year history of the project. Local residents and professional divers worked in tandem to clear debris from both the shoreline and the surrounding waters. Beyond the immediate physical cleanup, the effort served as a critical data-gathering exercise. The collected waste was meticulously documented, providing researchers with one of the most comprehensive insights into coastal pollution levels within the Cape Town region.
The event highlights the growing effectiveness of community-led environmental conservation in addressing urban coastal pollution.
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