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International Year of the Reef
photo: James Watt
Beach Sweep for International Year of the Reef,
KHNL8 News, Sunday, February 10, 2008
News coverage of the Kokololio Beach clean-up
Kokololio beach clean-up a success
MyAdvertiser.com/Laie/Kahuku, Monday Feb. 11, 2008
Effects of Plastic on Humans
Articles about the decline in male baby births due to chemical contamination in seafood:
"...researchers are blaming high levels of man-made chemicals that have made their way up the food chain, through fish and other marine species..." read more>>
Man-made chemicals blamed as many more girls than boys are born in Arctic,
The Guardian, Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Effects of Plastic on marine life and sea birds
Plastic in the ocean hurts lobsters, Sou'wester, July 3, 2008
Toxic chemicals from plastics are being found in the bloodstream of lobsters
Eco-Negligence Kills Albatross, video of ingestion of plastic by Layson albatross on Kure island
Warning on plastic's toxic threat, BBC, 28 March 2008
Plastics in the marine environment poses a toxic long-term threat to the food chain.
New "battle at Midway" over plastic, BBC, 26 March 2008
Affects of plastic on Albatrosses.
Plastic in the Ocean and on Hawai`i's Beaches
Plastic beaches, Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, January 13, 2008, (3rd article on page)
Short article on B.E.A.C.H.
Sunrise at Kamilo beach
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Sea of Plastic, Honolulu Weekly, Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Big Island reporter Alan D. McNarie writes about the Eastern Garbage Patch and how plastic marine debris is affecting Hawai`i's shores, sealife, sea birds and humans. Photo: Suzanne Frazer
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15-Mile Long Garbage Trail Off Big Island Waters, KGMB9 News, Monday, November 12, 2007
Flotilla of trash floats into Isles,
Honolulu Star Bulletin, Sunday, November 11, 2007
Hawaii is "being invaded" by marine debris, some of it from an area known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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Big Island Beach Attracts Plastic Trash, KHNL8 News, Thursday, November 8, 2007
Reporter Howard Dashefsky reports on Kamilo Beach on the Big Island which is an accumulation zone for marine debris. photo: Suzanne Frazer |
Plastic Blights Hawai`i's Beaches BBC News, Monday June 11, 2007
BBC News correspondent, Matt Wells interviews local environmentalists Suzanne Frazer, Dean Otsuki, Carey Morishige and others about marine debris in Hawai`i.
Hawaiians Fight Back Against Rubbish Invasion
BBC Radio, Sunday June 10, 2007
Radio broadcast from the above interviews.
The Plastic Sea, The Tyee, July 26, 2006
An ocean awash in lethal bags, bottles, pellets, line, tarps and diapers.
Litter Prevention
Earth Day Bags Help Keep Beaches Clean, KHNL8 News, Monday, April 14, 2008
Hawai`i Kai Grocery Store to End Use of Plastic Bags,
KHNL8 News, Monday, February 11, 2008
Story on Kale's Natural Foods who is going plastic bag free.
Plastic Bags May be Banned, KGMB9 News, Thursday, November 08, 2007
Reporter Brooks Baehr reports on a proposed plastic bag ban on O`ahu and interviews B.E.A.C.H. co-founder Suzanne Frazer and council members Ann Kobayashi and Donavan Dela Cruz.
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A kick-butt clean-up at Sandy's Honolulu Advertiser, April 23, 2007
Article about the Sandy Beach Earth Day Celebration - a beach clean-up and litter prevention campaign focusing on cigarette butt litter. |
Group's next clean-up on Saturday
East O`ahu People, Wednesday April 25, 2007
Beach Clean-up and Litter Prevention Campaign
KHNL 8 news, April 22, 2007
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Eco-friendly grocery shopping's in the bag
Honolulu Advertiser, Monday July 9, 2007
Article on reusable shopping bags that are now available at Kale's Natural Foods in the Hawai`i Kai Shopping Center, 377 Keahole Street (near Safeway). Proceeds goes toward B.E.A.C.H. for beach clean-ups, litter prevention campaigns, and environmental education. |
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Maui may ban plastic bags Honolulu Advertiser, Fri. July 27, 2007
Maui city council discusses banning plastic shopping bags.
San Francisco passes plastic bag ban
Yahoo News, Wednesday March 28, 2007
Banish the Bags, Daily Mail, February 27, 2008
Minke whale found with 2 pounds of plastic bags inside stomach
Beach Clean-ups
Marine Debris Litters Beautiful Windward Oahu Beach
KHNL8 News, Friday July 27, 2007
News piece on marine debris at Makapu`u Beach.
To see the video click here, then scroll down to the story with the video icon.
Makapu`u cleaned of nets, trash, article on the Honolulu Advertiser Hawai`i Kai website, Monday July 23, 2007. Over 3000 pounds of fishing nets, rope, and marine debris was collected by over 50 volunteers yesterday.
Clean-ups help O`ahu beaches stay neat, safe
Honolulu Advertiser, July 17, 2006
Article about Bellows Beach clean-up organized by Suzanne Frazer.
Beach clean-ups nets fewer containers Star-Bulletin, July 21, 2006
Article about marine debris, "Get the Drift and Bag It", recycling and Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otsuki helping to clean-up windward beaches.
Kailua Beach clean-up Saturday Windward People, August 16, 2006
Article about the Kailua beach clean-up with a photo from the Bellows Beach clean-up.
Beachcombers do their part Star-Bulletin, August 20, 2006
Photographs of the Kailua Beach clean-up.
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World Ocean Day Celebration
Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday May 31, 2007
Article on the World Ocean Day Celebration at Kawaiku`i Beach on June 8, 2007 which was a clean-up of alien invasive algae and litter on the shoreline. |
Kawaiku`i Beach covered with alien
invasive algae before the clean-up. |
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Invasive Algae
Research gone awry strangles Hawai`i reefs, Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday,
January 3, 2008
Article on UH professor's 1970's open caged algae experiments
B.E.A.C.H. Co-founders
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Suzanne speaks about marine debris & beach clean-ups to the audience attending "Protecting Hawaii's Ocean Resources" - an educational evening for the public at Hanauma Bay, July 2006.
click on image to enlarge
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Smoke-free Beaches
Bill 224 passed (on Earth Day) making beaches and parks on the island of Hawai`i smoke-free. Suzanne Frazer represented B.E.A.C.H. at the hearing in Kona testified in support of the bill and in support of an override of the Mayor's veto. The veto was overturned by a 7-2 vote.
Smoking Illegal at Big Island parks and beaches,
KHON2 news, April 24, 2008
Big Island council overrides veto on sweeping smoking ban
KGMB9 news, April 24, 2008
Big Isle Council OKs smoking ban in parks, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, March 13, 2008
The law would be the first to apply to all facilities on an island
Smoke Ban a Win for Kids Honolulu Advertiser, January 22, 2007
Smoke-free beach - Big Isle kids win one for Mother Nature
Marine Debris
Altered Oceans Los Angeles Times, August 2, 2006
Great articles, video and photos of marine debris that is making our ocean a "sea of plastic".
Help Our Ocean Honolulu Advertiser, April 2, 2006
Article about marine debris, ocean pollution, and playing a part in protecting the ocean.
Fishermen Hauling in Ghost Nets Honolulu Advertiser, August 22, 2006
Net recycling program in Honolulu.
Congress Passes Key Ocean Debris Measure Honolulu Advertiser
December 12, 2006
$12 million in federal funds received by NOAA and Coast Guard to combat marine debris problem in our oceans
Study: El Nino Boosts Marine Debris Risks For Monk Seals
KITV4 news, June 11, 2007
Marine Life
Litter on Beaches
Fire Pits Left by Beach Goers Destroy Volunteer Efforts, KHNL8 News, March 25, 2008
News story on Sherwoods beach.
Litter Plagues East O`ahu Beach Honolulu Advertiser, December 12, 2006
Hawai`i Kai residents, Greg and Raeanne Schmidt bring awareness to the public about the dumping problem along Ka Iwi coastline
Bellows Beach
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono secures House vote for $2.5 million to clear away Bellows Beach landfill. The announcement was made at a press conference (Sun. 26th Aug. 2007). click here for more information about the Bellows Beach landfill.
Windward beachgoers want dumpsite completely cleaned
KHON2 news, January 23, 2007
Air Force, residents clash over cleanup
Honolulu Advertiser, January 21, 2007
Beach Trash a Relentless Tide Honolulu Advertiser, January 18, 2007
Article about Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otsuki, 2 volunteers who keep Waimanalo Beaches clean despite ongoing tide of marine debris
Kale's Natural Foods Fundraiser for B.E.A.C.H.
Kale's benefit for beach group Honolulu Advertiser, Wednesday August 22, 2007
Awareness campaign to benefit beaches Honolulu Advertiser, Tuesday August 21, 2007
Hawaii Kai Health Fair to benefit environmental group
Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday August 16, 2007
Kale's Natural Foods Summer Health Fair
Honolulu Advertiser, Kailua website Wednesday August 15, 2007
Coral Photograph Credit to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce and Dr. James P. McVey
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