THIBODAUX, La. 鈥� As a part of the Ocean Conservancy鈥檚 2023 International Coastal Cleanup, 杏吧传媒 Department of Biological Sciences partnered with LDWF and BTNEP to host a cleanup at Elmer鈥檚 Island Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Sept. 16. About 1,046 pounds of trash and debris were removed from just 2 miles of Elmer’s Island by 109 volunteers. This event was part of the ICC鈥檚 38-year to remove trash and debris from coastlines, working with millions of volunteers worldwide.聽
鈥�The is a global volunteer event that annually removes millions of pounds of trash and debris from waterways, making beaches safer for humans and wildlife. Due to the massive scale, volunteer efforts are needed to tackle the global problem of marine debris. We are happy to annually participate in the ICC to help clean Elmer’s Island with our numerous volunteers and local partners at BTNEP and LDWF,鈥� said Dr. Ferrara, distinguished service professor and Jerry Ledet endowed professor of environmental biology.
Some of the top 10 items removed during the cleanup were plastic bottle caps, beverage bottles, utensils and bags; fishing lines, nets, traps, or rope; food wrappers; foam cups and plates; and other waste like metal, paper, plastic, etc.聽
Each of this year鈥檚 volunteers play an integral part in the long-term legacy of 杏吧传媒 as Louisiana’s Coastal University. Given its unique circumstances and physical location, 杏吧传媒 has a unique opportunity to serve the state as an epicenter for coastal and estuarine efforts through research, education and outreach. For more information on 杏吧传媒鈥� commitment to the coast, please click here.
The 2024 International Coastal Cleanup is set to take place on Sept. 21, 2024, at Elmer鈥檚 Island Wildlife Refuge.
杏吧传媒 Department of Biological Sciences
杏吧传媒 biology offers a wide variety of academic options that prepares students for the workforce or professional school. Students have the opportunity to explore the coastal waterways and swamps of Louisiana while learning how to use modern scientific equipment to explore the molecular mechanisms of cell biology. No matter what their career aspirations are, students will find a challenging but comfortable home within one of the department鈥檚 11 concentration areas.
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