Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Program
Cod Bay
30 Jan 2026As part of our regular plastic-free fishery harbor cleanup initiative, another successful cleanup was carried out at Cod Bay in January 30th Friday 2026, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to protecting coastal and marine ecosystems.
This was conducted in partnership with CFHC Cod Bay, Ocean University Regional Centre in Cod Bay, and NRC (Negombo Recycling Centre), Trincomalee branch, bringing together stakeholders who share a common responsibility toward environmental stewardship and sustainability.
During this cleanup,
- 10 kg of recyclable plastic was collected and sent for responsible recycling
- 54 kg of total waste was removed from the harbor area
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Reduces marine litter in an active fisheries harbor environment.
- Protects coastal and marine ecosystems connected to the seafood value chain.
- Builds collective environmental stewardship among harbor stakeholders.
Project
Impact
- 54 kg of total waste removed from the harbor area.
- 10 kg of recyclable plastic diverted for responsible recycling.
- Growing participation from environmentally conscious stakeholders.
Key
Activities
- Fishery harbor cleanup.
- Waste segregation and recycling handover.
- Partner coordination with community and institutional stakeholders.
Alignment to SDG
Gallery
Sustainability in Action
Beach Cleaning (World Ocean Day)
Plastic Strainer Project
Plastics-Free Cod-bay Harbour – Fourth Cleanup Program
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor & Community Cleanup
World Ocean Day Mangrove Cleanup
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Series (2)
Sampalthivu Beach Cleanup
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Continued Cleanup