Beach Cleaning (World Ocean Day)
Karamaliyootru Beach
08 Jun 2024On World Ocean Day, Oceanpick volunteers joined hands to clean roughly 200 meters of the Karamaliyootru shoreline, collecting and separating around 88 kg of waste, plastic bottles, cans, glass, and even damaged fishing gear that could easily end up back in the sea. It was one of those activities where the impact is instantly visible. The beach looks different when you’re done. Beyond the visual change, the team used the moment to talk with people nearby about how litter travels, from roads, drains, and landing sites, straight into the ocean. The cleanup was also a gentle push toward a culture of sorting waste instead of mixing everything together, making disposal and recycling more realistic.
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Reduces marine litter that harms seafood ecosystems and coastal livelihoods
- Protects the coastal environment connected to Oceanpick’s supply chain
- Builds community habits around segregation and responsible disposal
Project
Impact
- Immediate improvement in shoreline cleanliness and safety
- Lower risk of plastics entering the ocean and fragmenting into microplastics
- Stronger community pride and repeat-cleanup culture over time
Key
Activities
- Shoreline waste collection across ~200 m
- Segregation of waste streams (plastic/metal/glass/gear)
- Disposal coordinated through local partners
Alignment to SDG
Gallery
Sustainability in Action
Sampalthivu Beach Cleanup
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Series (2)
World Ocean Day Mangrove Cleanup
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Program
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Continued Cleanup
Plastics-Free Cod-bay Harbour – Fourth Cleanup Program
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Continued Cleanup
Sampalthivu Beach Cleanup