Terrigal Haven cleanup.

11 December 2024

 

ORGANISER of the first cleanup, Matthew McCarthy, said it was a huge success although the volume of rubbish collected was a shock.

 

“We held a microplastics talk during the second cleanup because we know that microplastic is a huge problem for our beaches and the ocean,” Mr McCarthy said.

 

“This time we looked closely at the different types of rubbish collected during the session so we could determine the major sources and try to come up with ways to minimise what gets thrown away.”

 

Local divers participated again to do an “underwater” cleanup.

 

“People came along and collected some rubbish, found out about Friends of Kurrawyba and enjoyed a sausage at the end of the cleanup,” Mr McCarthy said.

 

“We think it is important for everyone who uses Terrigal Haven, the beach, the water, the boat ramp, to take some time to help keep this area clean.”

 

Friends of Kurrawyba has made a commitment to hold quarterly cleanups at The Haven and hopes the community will make it a regular event on their personal calendars.

 

“Friends of Kurrawyba is simply a group of local people who love the ocean. We swim, snorkel and dive and we are passionate about protecting the many species who live in the area between Terrigal Haven and North Avoca,” said Mr McCarthy.

 

“We have Greynurse sharks, turtles, rays, dolphins and many other species not to mention the magnificent migrating whales who call in to visit.

 

“All marine species are suffering from the impacts of human pollution. Abandoned fishing tackle, tonne-upon-tonne of plastic waste, not to mention the asbestos regularly seen on the beach at Terrigal, all have an impact on the health of our beaches and the wellbeing of the creatures who live in the ocean.

 

“That is why we have decided to team up with CleanUp Australia once a quarter to dedicate a couple of hours to collecting rubbish at Terrigal Haven.”

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