The impactful event is part of a bigger movement to promote ocean conservation and sustainability. This year, over 150 volunteers joined us at Kololi Beach to participate in the beach clean-up. Our dedicated volunteers not only support the initiative for cleaner beaches but also advocate for environmental policies.
ICC Day encourages not just beach cleanup activities but also long-term solutions for reducing waste and protecting marine ecosystems. As we all know, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are often mistaken for food by fish, shellfish, and even large mammals. This bioaccumulation of microplastics moves up the food chain, potentially reaching humans through seafood consumption. This consumption of plastic through bioaccumulation may cause human health risks such as toxic chemical exposure and cellular damage. More advocacy is needed for global collaboration, better waste management, and continued research to reduce the impacts of plastic pollution on human health.
Gambia Ocean Heroes would like to thank our partners for this year’s ICC Day. National Environment Agency, Gambia Maritime Administration, Gambia Tourism Board, Sunu Kerr, The American Corner, Trust Bank, Access Bank Gambia Limited, SOA Gambia Hub, Ousainu Gambia, Gambia Environmental Alliance, and our many volunteers that came out to support this event!
