More than 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans every year, killing untold species of wildlife and destroying ecosystems.
You can take direct action for the ocean by joining us for a beach cleanup! Beach cleanups are a fun and easy way to show your support for Turtle Island Restoration Network and ocean conservation. We believe people have a responsibility to advocate on behalf of sea turtles and all marine species that are gravely threatened by commercial, cultural and individual human practices around the world—including the pollution that litters our beloved beaches and waterways.
Our beach clean ups are designed for groups 10 or larger, and are located around Galveston Island Monday through Friday with some weekend availability. The cleanup consists of a quick presentation on marine debris, plastic pollution, and sea turtles, followed by picking up trash. We meet up at the end to discuss and weigh all of the trash, conduct a Nurdle Patrol and do a microplastics experiment as well. Our Group Beach Cleanup events last about 2 hours and are designed for all ages.
Removing Marine Debris from Galveston Island Beaches
The last weekend of January, Turtle Island Restoration Network held a beach cleanup with Girl Scout Troop 142142, who did…
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Our Impact
5,500
Pounds of trash removed from the beach
3,600
Volunteers who help keep beaches clean
500
Hours spent cleaning beaches