Reef Alliance

SHORELINE & REEF CLEANUP EVENT: This year Reef Alliance is sponsoring a shoreline and reef cleanup project that will unite members and volunteers all over the world. Participants will collect trash and debris, and then record recovered items on Data Cards. Reef Alliance is working in concert with Ocean Conservancy to document the collection. Ocean Conservancy is a non-profit organization committed to protecting the world's oceans. This data will be used to "educate people and create solutions to the problems of solid waste and litter."

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Select a beach, shoreline and/or reef area that needs attention. Organize your staff and promote the Reef Alliance Day project. Invite your tour groups, local community, and volunteers to come out and help. Post the event on Facebook and Twitter, and use the links below to download a poster for advertisement. (Create your poster by following the instructions on the Example Poster-- a color poster and black and white poster are available for download.)

BE PREPARED: On the day of the event make sure that you have arranged for trash removal and recycling services. Provide trash bags (mesh bags for divers) and gloves to volunteers. Remind people to bring sunscreen and water!

CLEANUP: Thoroughly cleanup debris and trash found on your beach, shoreline and/or reef. Be careful not to damage anything when removing debris from reef structures.

COLLECT DATA: Sort through the recovered waste and document the items on the Reef Alliance / Ocean Conservancy Data Card (use the link below to download the form). Make sure to collect as much accurate data as possible.
 
SEND IT IN: Turn in your Data Card by fax or email to the Reef Alliance headquarters by Friday, April 29th. Fax: 530-626-0113. Email: reefalliance@snuba.com

Reef Alliance Day will take place on Earth Day, Friday April 22nd. We are looking for this year's Reef Alliance award winner so put forth your best effort. Projects will be judged based on number of participants / volunteers, amount of debris collected and recorded, and advertising innovation for getting people involved. Thank you for being part of Reef Alliance.

DOWNLOADS
Example Poster - Instructions
Color Poster
Black&White Poster
Data Card