| Kokololio Beach Clean-up An International Year of the Reef event Sunday March 30, 2008 |
Removing plastic debris, rope and nets
| Volunteers removed 20 cubic yards of marine debris (rope, derelict fishing nets, and all types of plastic) and driftwood from Kokololio Beach including the rocky end of the beach and the mouth of a stream on Sunday, 30th March, 2008. Thanks to all the families, individuals, and the Air Force Booster Club who helped in this clean-up effort as part of the Great American Clean-up. Mahalo to Lindsay and Nick who captured the clean-up on video for Olelo television. Thank you to our prize sponsors: Kale's Natural Foods (also donated bottled water), Ben & Jerry's, Papa Ole's Kitchen (also donated bottled water, sodas, a fruit tray, and pizza), and East O`ahu Physical Therapy. |
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| Marine debris presentation |
Participants picking up marine litter | Volunteers using sand sifters | ||
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| Cleaning the mouth of the stream | Lindsay interviewing a participant and Nick with the camera |
Volunteers signing the Keep America Beautiful banner |
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| Papa Ole's Kitchen owner Cego receiving certificate of appreciation | Pacific Air Force Booster Garrick receiving certificate of appreciation |
Participant winning a Ben & Jerry's prize | ||
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| 20 cubic yards of debris |
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| International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability, and to motivate people to take action to protect them. |
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