A HUGE THANKS goes out to the University of Oregon Outdoor Program who volunteered with the Newport chapter on a cleanup project at Otter Rock / Devil's Punchbowl. The group focused on removing micro trash from the area, and despite the tedious nature of the work, students we were able to remove thousands of nurdles.
University of Oregon students cleaning up microplastics at Otter Rock
Microplastics are often (easily) overlooked during beach cleanups but remain a significant problem in our oceans.
Plastic Shores: 'Micro-plastics' Animation from Alice Dunseath on Vimeo.
For more information on volunteering contact the Newport Chapter Beach Cleanup Coordinator - Sage DeLuna