Albany Beach 2012-2015Plastic pollution can be divided into two categories, large and small. The small stuff is termed “Microplastics” and includes anything less than 2.5 cm (1 inch) across.
In 2016 We return to Albany in an effort to return the beach to a clean place to play.
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Project SummaryProject Name: Albany Beach Micro Debris Removal
Focus: Micro debris awareness and removal
Number of Volunteers: 18
GROUPS INVOLVEDCOI
Albany High School Ocean Protection League
CHALLENGESafely remove micro plastics and toxic waste from Urban Beach
SOLUTIONCustom build debris sifting screens and teach safety first techniques
RESULTSRaise awareness of issue to East Bay Regional Parks (Agency in Charge)
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