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International Coastal Cleanup Singapore (ICCS)

International Coastal Cleanup Singapore (ICCS). What is it all about?. An annual international event coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy. The world's largest one-day volunteer effort.

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International Coastal Cleanup Singapore (ICCS)

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  1. International Coastal Cleanup Singapore(ICCS)

  2. What is it all about? • An annual international event coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy. • The world's largest one-day volunteer effort • Involving some 400 000 people in 70-100 countries who gather to clean up trash at beaches, lakes, oceans and mangroves all over the world. • In Singapore, it is coordinated by the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, NUS and the Nature Society.

  3. But……… We are not trash collectors!!! • The trash gathered will be categorized and recorded, and the • consolidated data will be sent to the Ocean Conservancy to be analyzed. • Find the sources of marine debris and develop effective pollution control strategies to help prevent the problem. So, record data meticulously!

  4. Just to show some impacts of Marine Debris… Crabs entangled by fishing nets - Lazarus Island, Singapore

  5. 90% of albatross chicks on Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean had plastic in their throats! Albatross chick - gut full of plastic!

  6. So let’s do our part! Start a sea change and protect the ocean and the marine life

  7. Cleanup Details • Time/Date • Reporting Venue • Contact Person • What to bring?

  8. What do you have to bring?

  9. Cleanup Site MAP - outlining cleanup site, arrival point, trash collection point, first aid point etc.

  10. WHAT HAPPENS? On the day of Cleanup

  11. Before the Cleanup

  12. Pre-Cleanup Briefing for Participants Mark attendance Break out into groups Assign Team Leader, Data Recorders, etc Distribute data cards , gloves and trash bags Safety Briefing

  13. Safety Briefing (1) • Keep away from any oil drums found • Beware of broken glass, fishing hooks, syringes and other sharp objects • Always use gloves to pick up things

  14. Safety Briefing (2) • Do not open any bottles found, they may contain poison • Take care of your back! Have someone to help you carry heavy trash bags together

  15. Safety Briefing (3) • Avoid bushy areas as there may be hornet nests • When there is lighting and thunder, stop work immediately and seek shelter • Drink enough water to prevent dehydration or heat stroke

  16. During the Cleanup

  17. Process of the cleanup • Get to site in teams • Collect and categorize your trash • Weigh trash • Consolidate data

  18. Walk to the designated sites in teams!

  19. Team works Collecting, categorizing and recording trash

  20. Categorize & Record Data Carefully! Data collected might be used to influence legislation on marine laws In Singapore, Adm Teo Chee Hean used ICCS data to influence passing of anti-smoking laws in public places! Your data is IMPORTANT. Please record them carefully.

  21. Weigh the trash bags!

  22. Bring Trash to Trash Collection Point

  23. Trash at Trash Collection Point will be transported to the final Trash Disposal Point to be handled by trash disposal company.

  24. Consolidate Data Every three cards are counted into one NEW card if neccessary (so bring extra) Continue until there is only one card per SITE Which site are you in? Clearly indicate on the card Do you know the total number of people working on the card? The total distance/area covered? It’s IMPORTANT!

  25. After the Cleanup

  26. Share interesting findings made during the cleanup and personal thoughts on the impacts of marine debris and how to educate the public about it.

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