Volunteers remove 34 pounds of litter from the Sebastian Inlet tide pool

A group of volunteers poses near a sign, collecting trash in blue buckets at a sunny outdoor location.
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Hot and humid is the daily forecast, but that didn't prevent about a dozen volunteers from removing approximately 34 pounds of trash this morning (June 23) from the tide pool beach at Sebastian Inlet State Park. They removed the usual cigarette butts, monofilament and bottle caps, but the microplastics were everywhere, particularly in the sargassum washed up on the shoreline. Thanks to the volunteers, our friends at the state park and of course, Coastal Connections, Inc., for another successful quarterly cleanup event. We hope to see more of you in September! Also, you don't have to wait for the next cleanup. Check out the Beach Basket program: https://www.sitd.us/the-beach-basket-program

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Construction site with a crane and excavator working near the water. Waves splash against metal barriers.
People are cleaning a beach, collecting samples, and engaging in conservation efforts under a clear blue sky.
May contain: clothing, shorts, glove, hat, person, footwear, shoe, accessories, bag, handbag, soil, summer, baseball cap, and cap
Two people are on a beach, engaged in an activity involving a blue bucket, surrounded by palm trees and sandy terrain.
The image shows several buckets in various colors, some filled with items, and two people standing nearby on gravel.
A group of people, some in casual wear, gather near parked cars and blue buckets, likely discussing a beach or nature activity.
A blue bucket contains various items, including black fabric, plastic pieces, and measuring tools, possibly from a beach cleanup.
A group of people in casual attire gathered outdoors, likely discussing or planning an activity in a beach or park setting.
A man walks on a beach carrying a bucket, while a bird stands nearby on the rocks by the water, surrounded by greenery.