lifeguard tower 26 - Ocean Park, Santa Monica CA
trash collected for 20 min.
6.5 pounds
1,042.4 pounds total
11 cigarette butts
Maybe beach-goers were celebrating twins, or the as yet to be revealed gender of a pregnant friend...whatever the cause for celebration, these innocent looking ribbons made from durable plastic, once in the water, can wrap around wildlife, ending up in death or disfigurement.
I found 11 cigarette filters tonight. Most of them are striped of their paper, looking like they've taken more than a tumble before washing ashore again. Danielle of It Starts With Me finds hundreds on her North Carolina beach in the same amount of time - 20 minutes. Check out her blog to see the cigarette butt comparison we're doing. You can join us! Just leave me a comment if you're interested.
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An elegant white Egret fished the shallow surf again tonight.
White Egret fishing on the shallow surf - what we want to see on the beach - why we want to eradicate that which is pictured above.
ReplyDeleteNature's grey and white are far more beautiful than any color we may deposit upon her.
Bernie
I'm a big fan of the Egrets that have been around. It IS what we want to see on the beach. I loved your comment. Thanks Bernie.
ReplyDeleteSara