In recognition of World Ocean Day on Sunday, June 8th, the Center for Coastal Studies Marine Debris & Plastics Program is offering two opportunities for volunteers interested in “adventure cleanups” or trash tallies, and a third option, hosted in partnership with Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore, for a Herring Cove Beach cleanup. All events will take place in Provincetown.
- 8 am – 12 pm: Adventure Cleanup at Wood End (breakwater)
- 11 am – 1 pm: Herring Cove cleanup with Friends of CCNS
- 1 pm – 4 pm: Trash Tally at location TBA
Early that morning, volunteers will walk out to Wood End to load debris which was collected and staged in April onto support vessels for transport to the mainland. This activity is designed to occur at high tide to facilitate safe and efficient removal of the debris and will involve hiking out over the breakwater and wading in shallow water.
Once returned to the mainland, all debris will be tallied and documented after which it can be disposed of, recycled, or repurposed for use by artists or fishermen.
From 11 am – 1 pm, a 2-hour shoreline cleanup will be held at Herring Cove Beach in a joint event presented in partnership with the Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Registration is required. To join the World Ocean Day Adventure Cleanup and/or the Trash Tally, please email Laura Ludwig, Marine Debris Program Director, before 6/6/25. To join the Herring Cove Cleanup, please email Jesse Mechling, Education Director. Details for all events will be sent to each registered volunteer.
This project is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program.
Photo: CCS Beach Brigade with debris collected at Wood End on World Ocean Day 2024.