Our pledge: “We clean up each dive”
In addition to our own beach cleanup events, and speakers we bring in for monthly programs, the New England Aquarium Dive Club offers additional resources for members to help the ocean.
Single-Use Plastic Straws
After showing a special presentation on the film Straws, we continue to raise awareness of the wastefullness of single-use plastic straws. We continue to spread the word about the Last Plastic Straw campaign to restaurants, businesses and other groups, to move to biodegradable straws and straws upon request. You can help! Download and print the cards using the link below and bring them with you.
LAST PLASTIC STRAW PDF cards
Ocean Pollution:
Public Awareness & Action
Scientists estimate the equivalent of one garbage truck full of plastic pollution enters our oceans every minute or 8 million metric tons annually. It is further estimated that at this rate, by the year 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish (by weight.) The Sea of Change Foundation seeks, guides, and funds projects that directly address this critical issue by educating and empowering consumers, communities, and industries to make more sustainable choices.
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The Bay vs The Bag
A great video about the threat to the ocean and wildlife from single use plastic bags, and why we should reduce, reuse and recycle.
Try bringing a cloth bag the next time you go shopping!
Watch out for Invasive Species
Divers can keep a lookout and report invasive species. Invasive species are organisms that are introduced to a new location by human activity and can harm the environment, economy, or public health. The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management promotes monitoring and other efforts to reduce the spread of these species in coastal waters through theirMarine Invasive Species Program>>.
Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panelspecies online guide