International Coastal Cleanup Singapore (ICCS)

 An annual international event coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy. What is it all about?  The world's largest one-day volunteer effort  Involving some people in 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.

But ……… So, record data meticulously!  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. We are not trash collectors!!!

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

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

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

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

What do you have to bring? CompulsoryOptional Wear Covered Shoes Water Poncho or Umbrella A pencil or pen Insect Repellant A small bag Sun-block Lotion Cap Camera Old Plastic Bags

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

WHAT HAPPENS? On the day of Cleanup

Before the Cleanup

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

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

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

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

During the Cleanup

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

Walk to the designated sites in teams!

Team works Collecting, categorizing and recording trash Collecting, categorizing and recording trash

Categorize & Record Data Carefully! Data collected might be used to influence legislation on marine laws 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! 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. Your data is IMPORTANT. Please record them carefully.

Weigh the trash bags!

Bring Trash to Trash Collection Point

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

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

After the Cleanup

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