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Join us for a series of speakers and a Q&A session all about keeping our beaches clean.
- 25 April 7.00pm - 8:30pm
Marine litter is a growing problem and one that we can all play a part in solving. After recent storms have led to an increase in the amount of visible litter on local beaches, the beach cleans we run at Scottish Seabird Centre have proved more popular than ever. Taking part in a beach clean is a great opportunity to connect with the ocean and learn about our environment. At this event, hear from those who are committed to clearing our beaches, what they think the key challenges are, how they are tackling the issue and what you can do to help.
Each participant will talk about their own work and this will be followed by a Q&A session.
Participants:
Kerrie Flockhart, The Scottish Coastal Clean Up
The Scottish Coastal Clean Up are committed to helping clear the beautiful Scottish coastline of plastic pollution, working together with local groups and beach cleaning organisations. They have a boat available to assist more remote communities in the removal of collected marine litter from their shores. Their annual June event encompasses World Ocean Day on 8th June, and we organise other beach blitz events throughout the year across Scotland.
Suzanne Roberts, Communications Manager, Keep Scotland Beautiful
Suzanne has a BSc in Marine Biology and Environmental Science from St Andrews University. She currently represents Keep Scotland Beautiful as a Partner Director on the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) Board of Charity Trustees.
Laura Douglas, East Lothian Countryside Rangers
Laura has been working with East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers for over twenty years, starting as a Seasonal Ranger back in 2003 before being employed as full-time Countryside Ranger in 2005, working in a variety of locations across the county from Yellowcraig to Traprain Law. In 2022 she became Senior Countryside Ranger for the team of 9 rangers.
Hosted by Emma Marriott, Conservation Assistant at the Scottish Seabird Centre team.
Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance.
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