Conservation
Let’s Talk Leftovers
72 percent of Americans are not composting food waste, which leads to greater greenhouse gas and landfill space.
Read MoreBlue Friday – Self Guided Beach Cleanup
Near or far, participate in LMC’s Blue Friday #OptOutside activities
Read MoreDon’t be a trash turkey! Seven tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration
As we give thanks this holiday season, follow these simple, eco-friendly tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration! Buy locally and sustainably. Shop at your local farmer’s market and don’t forget…
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center dives into conservation at annual DEMA conference in search of dive shops to host underwater cleanups
LMC seeks dive shops located in close proximity to RPI piers to host quarterly underwater cleanups.
Read MoreTrash Travels
“I never leave my trash behind when I go to the beach, so how is there so much to pick up during beach cleanups?” A beach cleanup volunteer asks one…
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center launches Blue Table program, working with local businesses to reduce single-use plastics and promote sustainable seafood.
Juno Beach, Florida: Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) announces the launch of its Blue Table program, a collaborative effort with local restaurants and businesses to help protect the marine environment. Blue Table partners are working to reduce single-use plastics…
Read MoreMarine Debris Sort Report – August 2019
Following each beach and underwater cleanup, LMC’s Conservation Department sorts and analyzes the collected trash. In August 2019, 8 beach cleanups were conducted and evaluated. This data was collected and sorted in alignment with best practices as outlined by our partners at NOAA and the Ocean Conservancy. A special thank you to Bank of America for sponsoring LMC’s Sort Reports.
Read MoreI-Spy Marine Debris – Monofilament Edition
Through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program, Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Conservation Team recently shipped off 43 MILES of monofilament fishing line for recycling! Through this…
Read More3 North Carolina Piers Welcomed to the Responsible Pier Initiative!
Loggerhead Marinelife Center is pleased to welcome three new partners to our Responsible Pier Initiative Program—North Carolina’s Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach fishing piers. With these…
Read MoreGo Plastic Free With LMC this July!
With the 4th of July festivities kicking off and summer in full swing, July is a great time to start choosing sustainable options for the summer! Follow our conservation tips for a plastic free July!
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