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The Icelandic Clean up-project
Our chances are right here, right now!
It is time to show that we all care about this planet and the future! It is time to stand up for healthy oceans and clean shores in Iceland! You and I, we are the action! You and I , we are the change! This year, we call for all hands on decks!
Every day, tons of debris wash ashore on coastal areas around the world and collecting and disposing of this is a simple way for communities to contribute to the ocean welfare.
Since 2019, Ocean Missions has been organising beach cleanups from May to October and, to date, more than 18 tons of marine litter have been removed from the coastline around Iceland.
Since 2023 beach cleanups are now regularly organised in Eyjafjordur, as well as Húsavík where Ocean Missions is based.
We invite everyone to join us on weekly beach cleanups by clicking on the link to join the WhatsApp group or writing us an email at oceanmissions@gmail.com
WhatsApp Group in Akureyri:
WhatsApp Group in Húsavík: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LtoWLAdfu6FKW3Cv0L1fCp
Beach cleanups are not only good for the environment but also for ourselves as it’s a great social opportunity to connect with new people who might have similar interests as you, to spend time with your human friends and also with the four-legged ones.
There is no doubt that it’s very rewarding to spend time in nature and discover new areas while cleaning the coast and taking care of our ocean.
Each event usually takes around 2h. In Húsavík, we meet up at the Ocean Missions room where we also host our Trash to Treasure Workshop ca. twice per month.
Come and visit us, it is open to the public Monday to Friday from 10-4pm:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y8nYGD8J1e5wh6GAA
We provide gloves and bags and some snacks after every cleanup 🙂 Don’t forget to bring your water bottle.
We will drive to the selected beach using the Ocean Missions’s car, so there are always 4 seats available. Sometimes, we can help to arrange more cars if needed as long as we are notified of that need in advance. If you have any additional questions – feel free to contact us directly.
We are waiting for you!
Together, we can make a significant impact on our coastal environment.
Our oceans, our home
Our biodiversity, our best ally!