Fort Bovisand OSPAR Clean - SUMMER
Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.
This beach is monitored as part of OSPARs North East Atlantic beach litter monitoring programme which requires four surveys a year, once a season. This will be the summer survey. So come on down and help collect some vital data. It is quite a steep walk down to the beach via the steps (about 5 minutes) so please bear this in mind if you have any mobility issues or are bringing prams/buggies etc. There is a steep path with steps, and a gentler one down from this side that takes a few minutes longer. We will carry out a clean up and survey of the whole beach (which is 100m long). In this survey we collect and record ALL litter we find. This data helps us to know what litter items are becoming a problem and try to find solutions to reduce their impact.
Also worth knowing…
What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).
What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.
Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser.
