How can you help?
The following are useful ways you can help to decrease the amount of litter being discharged into our oceans:
- Dispose of all litter and waste appropriately.
- Remember that storm water drains flow straight into our waterways - keep them clear and do not use them as rubbish receptacles.
- If you go fishing make sure you take your entire rubbish home with you.
- Do not wash your car on the road or driveway because the detergent and oil will wash down the storm water drain and flow into the ocean.
- Reduce the number of plastic bags and packaging you receive when buying goods and make sure you reuse your plastic bags.
- Pass on the message to others about the dangers of rubbish to marine animals and encourage them to dispose of litter properly.
- Recycle your household items. Ask your Local Government what you can recycle in your area.
- Get involved in "BEACH CLEAN UP AND AWARENESS PROGRAMME" and other community events.
- Report sick, injured, stranded or dead marine animals like seabirds, dugong, turtles, whales or dolphins to Marine Park Office.
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