Beach Clean-ups are more than just about creating a coast that is aesthetically pleasing for both residents and tourists when visiting. While a clean and hygienic beach is of paramount importance, removing litter from the shores is the most beneficial for the ocean ecosystem – the biological community which is most affected by the rubbish. It is estimated that up to 13 million metric tons of plastic ends up in the ocean each year—the equivalent of a rubbish or garbage truck load’s worth every minute. Fish, seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals can become entangled in or ingest plastic debris, causing suffocation, starvation, and drowning.
Many Lions as well as Leo clubs came together and initiated this event. District Governor Lion Dr. Khwaja Mudassir had joined the project as the chief guest along with Lion Hemantraj Sethia (1st vice district governor) & Lion Ajay S. Havelia (2nd vice district governor) as Guests of honors.
All the club member did beach cleaning after cleaning the beach & planted mangroves. Post the activity we pledged, that we wont throw garbage in beaches or on roads. GST Chairperson Lion Manoj Babur & Leo GST Chairperson Manan thanked all the leo clubs which were part of the event.
Article submitted by: Lion Rajesh Modgekar, District Chairperson : Nature & Adventure, District 3231A3
