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215 kilos of garbage have been removed from the sea in the collection of six villages in Gipuzkoa

Organized by the Maritime Surveillance Network, the collection took place last Saturday, within the framework of the European Waste Prevention Programme.

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Last Saturday, MATER.

215 kilograms of waste were removed from the sea in six villages in Gipuzkoa on 29 November at the same time. For the third year, the initiative was organized by the Maritime Surveillance Networkfor the conservation and surveillance of the sea, with 140 volunteers participating. The collection took place in Zarautz, San Sebastián, Pasaia, Hondarribia, Zumaia and Deba.

The collection of marine waste was carried out in a coordinated manner by the eco-active MATER museum vessel at the port of Pasaia, with the aim of promoting environmental education and awareness. Although the conditions were not the most appropriate — the tide was high — 6,708 objects were removed from the seabed. 

In a statement, the organizers have highlighted, above all, the extraction of cigarette tips and plastic, in particular polyespan and white cork. 



Theinitiative was launched at the European Waste Prevention Week, but the Maritime Monitoring Network has stressed that they will continue to work throughout the year to extend the importance of maritime surveillance to the whole of society. 

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