Making Waves: A Successful Beach Cleanup at Del Monte Monterey
April 6th 2024, what a day it was! Our hearts swelled with pride as our dedicated student volunteers, along with their families and corporate partners, made the journey from the Bay Area to Monterey. Together, we embarked on AquaMeridian's beach cleanup at Del Monte Beach, and what a success it was!
This incredible event had been in the works for almost two months. Felix meticulously planned the agenda with our corporate volunteer leaders, event partners, and every student leader, ensuring that everyone traveling from the Bay Area arrived on time and well-prepared after the one-and-a-half-hour drive to Monterey. They were familiar with the timeline, equipped with buckets and grabbers when going out in groups, and one person was assigned for debris data logging as part of our contribution to the environment, ensuring smooth operations. Our gratitude knows no bounds for our amazing volunteers and partners, the Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project. Together, we are making strides towards a cleaner, greener community.
Thank to our teams of volunteers who diligently documented their findings, recording a staggering total of 503 items and 115.4 pounds of debris. It's eye-opening to realize the extent of trash hiding on our beautiful beach, but it's heartening to know that we are taking action to address it.
503 items, totaling 115.4 pounds of debris data have been collected.
As we worked, many local residents stopped by our beach cleanup booth, expressing their appreciation for our efforts and inquiring about future cleanup events. Their eagerness to join us next time only fuels our determination to continue making a difference.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this day possible. Your support and enthusiasm are truly inspiring. We are filled with pride for how far AquaMeridian has come, and we congratulate each and every volunteer for their hard work.
“Thank you so much for having us!! Such a beautiful day and great partnership. I can’t wait to attend the next one. So proud of how far AquaMeridian has come and congratulations again to Felix! ”
“Incredible beach clean event on April 6th, grateful to be a part of this project team, made such a great impact during the Earth Day month to the community and extended the ocean conservatory concept to more people. Keep inspiring! ”
“You all made it happen and you will continue to grow”
Check out our stunning pictures here, courtesy of our photographer: Mr. Brian Mack.
