We know there is an answer, we know the time is NOW. Algal blooms are here to stay, they are the new normal for Florida. Our population has grown too much and with the comes excess nutrients that leach into our waters from all the human activity. Our temperatures are rising along with CO2 concentrations […]
Marine Cleanup Initiative is co-hosting the Lionfish Safari for the 6th year in a row and this is why we do it. Sea you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/130636304451656/
Saturday, February 17th Moore’s Creek 1st Quarter Cleanup It was an awesome day in Fort Pierce with over 65 people coming together at the 10th St Linear Park to help clean litter and deritus from the banks and the waterway of lower Moore’s Creek. We had 3 youth groups, Marine Cleanup Initiative’s partner, Sword Outreach […]
DETAILS ON OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE CALLING OUT TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS, CITIZENS, CHILDREN, GIRL SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, 4-H GROUPS, RIVER KIDS, AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS, WATER HEROES & THOSE THAT JUST WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE….. WE NEED YOUR HELP SATURDAY FEB 17TH 9-12 BRING YOUR MUCK BOOTS, WADERS, GLOVES & KAYAKS TO HELP US KEEP […]
Hello: After a horrible summer and fall of diving was ruined by the discharges from Lake Okeechobee, I had to take time off and fight to clean up the waters. You might have seen some of our advocacy in the press or on TV. We were busy. Here are some of the events we have […]
MARINE CLEANUP INITIATIVE INC SUMMER SCHEDULE July is one of the most exciting months for Marine Cleanup Initiative Inc and the busiest. In 2001, when founded, it served a dual purpose of not only did we remove debris, but we also had a chance to check out our equipment before mini-lobster season fired up and someone got […]
Marine Cleanup Initiative Inc is excited to announce that on January 12, 2013, in conjunction with West Marine, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Smithsonian Institute, the City of Ft Pierce, Ft Pierce City Marina, Ft Pierce Authentic Tours, Lisa’s Kayaks, Dive Odyssea Kayak Rentals, Little Jim Bait Shop Kayak Rentals, Ft Pierce Motorized Kayaks, Ft Pierce […]
GREAT NEWS FOR OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON Marine Cleanup Initiative Inc is excited to have been awarded the contract to oversee and maintain the Spoil Islands of Martin and St Lucie Counties as well as Morris Creek and Taylor Creek for the next two years. Although these Spoil Islands are cleaned one day a year […]
NEW DIVERS, CAPTAINS, HELPERS, DECK HANDS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS If you are new to marine debris removal, a new diver or just joining our group, there are some things you will need and need to know. How do we do it. Where do we do it. What do we need. How do we not distroy […]
I spent 32 hours in the waters of Homosassa Bay this last week. There were three boats and 11 people in our group of scallop adventurers. It seemed as if I covered 1 acre each hour I was in the water….maybe more for the others as some were much younger and could see better. I […]