Marine debris washes up on the Washington coast all year, damaging delicate ecosystems and spoiling the beach experience for visitors. You can help! Volunteer for a cleanup event and help save Washington's coast.

Operation Shore Patrol: September 20-21, 2008

		Marine debris is trash (typically plastic) that somehow ends up floating in the ocean, where it spreads toxins and kills marine organisms. When it washes up on our beaches, it looks ugly, spoils our delicate wilderness ecosystems, and can even harm people too. Learn more by visiting our Learning and Resources sections.