Tens of thousands of Israelis visited the shores of Israel this morning (Friday) in order to clean up waste, and it is estimated that tens of tons of garbage were collected in more than 80 different centers along the shores of the Mediterranean, the Sea of Galilee and Eilat.
The waste collected by the activists includes many plastic bags, plastic cups, disposable cutlery, disposable face masks, cigarette butts, hygiene products, bottles, building materials, fishing products, toys and more.
The event was initiated by the Mediterranean Coalition of We, and in collaboration with many environmental organizations, including the Society for the Protection of Nature, the Nature and Parks Authority, Aquaculture, Green Trend and many others, in order to influence decision makers on the importance of marine conservation, marine conservation and prevention Climate crisis damage.
Beach cleaning in Jaffa, Photo: Mediterranean people
Cleaning the shores of Eilat from cigarettes, Photo: Rimon Ben Zvi, The Society for the Protection of Nature
According to the organizers, about 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the seas and oceans every year, and it is estimated that in 2020 about 1.6 billion disposable protective masks were dumped into the seas and oceans, which will only wear out in 450 years.
"We all hope that the extensive mobilization will influence decision-makers to work for the future of the sea. Marine marine and plant life provide us with subsistence services - air to breathe, food source, agricultural infrastructure and we must protect them," said Michael Raphael, national coordinator of the Mediterranean Coalition. we'.
Pazit Shavid-Shayit, director of communities and urban activities at the Society for the Protection of Nature, said: "We were happy to see the tremendous mobilization of Israelis to clean beaches all over the country. Absorbs harmful greenhouse gases, provides food, serves as a source of medicine, education for tourism and recreation, etc. Therefore, our mission is to keep it clean and healthy, and as a start - to keep beaches free of garbage and debris and declare more marine reserves, it's in our hands. The participants have learned and will convey the main message - the waste we produce should be taken to the various garbage facilities and not left on the beach. "
Cleaning the shores of Haifa from tar, Photo: Mediterranean people
According to Mazi Magnaji Moskowitz, Director of Public Information at the Nature and Parks Authority, "The marine environment is a world full of rich and diverse flora and fauna that man must do his best to maintain. Beyond broad public mobilization anywhere and anytime, the best way to preserve "These natural values are through the declaration of marine nature reserves that will make it possible to protect them. For the sake of the current generation and future generations."
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