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Weʼve raised £280 to Help rid our seas and coast of deadly marine plastics.
- Largs, United Kingdom
- Funded on Thursday, 10th August 2017
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Let me introduce myself first of all. My name is Sorcha Cantwell, for my whole life I have been passionate about wildlife and the environment.
Marine life in particular is a huge fascination for me and I already do volunteer work involving marine life across a number of wonderful organisations. This has brought me into direct contact with the results of a worrying and increasing problem. And I want to do something about it. With your help.
The issue that I refer to and am deeply concerned about is marine plastics. The dangers it causes to our marine life and to us... from animal entanglements, the build up of micro plastics in our food chains, to it's ingestion by our birds and marine life causing illness, injury and in many cases death.
From the 7th of August I am carrying out a sponsored beach clean up the West and North Coasts of Scotland. Documenting what I find and the weight of plastics I remove on my journey. Recycling what I can as I go. I want to raise awareness of the plight of our coastlines and help rid our shores of this not only unsightly but deadly blight.
The funds will help me with cleaning equipment and some very basic necessities with the remainder donated to the The Ocean Cleanup project .. which is a project I have been following the progress of from it's very outset. A prime example of the next generation taking direct action against the odds for our environment.
My intention is to do this on an annual basis, increase the area covered and involve locals and visitors too. I look forward to meeting others who care about our waters and growing an understanding and concern for our wildlife and seas in anyone I can.
Help me start on my journey to rid our beautiful coast of marine plastics :)
Thank you for reading
Sorcha
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- 7 years ago
sorcha cantwell
7 years agoOne more day in the Inverness area (tomorrow) then up to Durness in the evening.. Friday will be the Isle of Handa for a beach clean!
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- 7 years ago
sorcha cantwell
7 years agoIt's finally here! A slightly later start than planned but time to pack the car and head to my first destination. First stop Inverness to spend a day or two with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme. They are one of the reasons this trip is even taking place. Their work has taught me a great deal about our marine life and the challenges it faces. Let's hope they got the biscuits in... I'll be dying for a brew by the time I get there!
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- 7 years ago
sorcha cantwell
7 years agoI'd like to thank the lovely people who have donated to my cause already. It helps me greatly toaards my goal. Every penny counts xx
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19
Anonymous
Aug 10, 2017
Anna Chroma
Aug 6, 2017
You are doing a wonderful thing. Thank you.
£10.00
Jennifer Cantwell
Aug 5, 2017
xxx
£20.00
Johnny McCloskey
Aug 3, 2017
A very worthy cause ;-)
£5.00
Anonymous
Aug 3, 2017
£5.00
Kirsten Hepburn
Aug 2, 2017
Good luck Sorcha... xx
£10.00
Fiona Robertson
Jul 31, 2017
Good luck Sorcha, a great cause!
£20.00
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