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The Oceans of Fun team is at it again! Even though World Ocean Month has ended, that does not mean we have stopped our conservation efforts.  Last week, several members of our training staff, interns, and their friends and families came together to clean up South Shore Park Beach in an effort to make our beaches “Barefoot Friendly”. The event, sponsored by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly and organized by Friends of South Shore Park, made a lasting impact by removing 122.5 pounds of debris from the lakefront. The Oceans of Fun team alone removed 10 pounds!

The most commonly found items during our beach clean up were cigarette butts, firework debris, and small plastic pieces. In order to track debris polluting our beaches, teams filled out logs of items found. A complete list of items removed can be found here.

Not only does participating in beach clean ups make our beaches barefoot friendly, but it also ensures a safe habitat for countless animals that make the lakeshore home. Entanglement and choking are just a few of the many hazards this debris can present to wildlife. If you are interested in making a difference, you can find a beach clean up near you. Visit www.greatlakesadopt.org to find events near you and to learn more. Be sure to follow Oceans of Fun on Facebook to learn more about joining us in our conservation efforts.