Originally started in 1987, the concept of an International Coastal Clean up was to engage people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways, identify the source of the debris, and then initiate behavioral changes to decrease these types of pollution. It has been noted that most of the debris on the beaches are disposable items that come from shoreline and recreational activities such as sports, picnics and beach going. Marine debris is not only responsible for polluted beaches, but each year hundreds of animals are caught up in the trash causing lethal cuts, hampered mobility, suffocation and drowning. Trash has no boundaries: these items are durable and buoyant and can travel hundreds ofthousands of miles and have an endless life on our beaches and waterways unless they are removed and destroyed by man. Anyone can participate: school groups, church groups, neighborhoods, businesses, a group of friends or individuals. Garbage bags, gloves and data cards (which will be compiled and sent back to the International Coastal Cleanup organization) will all be provided.