Beach cleanup near Rostock Harbour (Germany)
A polluted beach near the Rostock harbour was cleaned up within the framework of the EU-wide Ocean Initiatives programme against marine litter pollution through beach, lake, river and submarine clean-ups, taking place from 22nd to 25th March. Over 30 people participated in this event in Rostock to clean a 300m long coastal section during 90 minutes. The campaign was initiated by the Surfrider Foundation Europe and conducted by several stakeholders.
Facts
| Place / Location | Germany |
|---|---|
| Commencement Date | 24 March 2012 |
| Duration | 13:00-15:00 |
| Theme | Mitigation, Awareness (Cross-cutting) |
| Type of Initiative | Campaign |
| Initiated by | Surfrider Foundation Europe |
| Involved Stakeholders | BeachedArt by Anke Paap (Anke Paap is an artist making art from beach litter), EUCC-The Coastal Union Germany, public |
| Funding/Financial Support | No |
| Success Rate | Very Successful |
| Case Study prepared by |
Matthias Mossbauer, EUCC-The Coastal Union Germany, mossbauer@eucc-d.de |
| Submitted by | EUCC-D |
Available documentation and further information
http://www.initiativesoceanes.org/index.php?lang=2
