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Cleanest, Safest Beaches Possible
The BeachPatrol vision is for all beach users to enjoy a clean and safe beach to ensure the safety of our volunteers while removing litter.
12 Jul
2025
2025
Australia’s plastic pellet counts among the highest. A wake-up call for national coordination
Simon Gaites
posted on
Jul 12,
2025 00:31
The first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count united over 1,000 volunteers from 14 countries to tackle plastic pellet pollution on beaches worldwide
26 May
2025
2025
Data makes the difference: How one woman’s fight is turning the tide
Simon Gaites
posted on
May 26,
2025 09:36
Victorian eco-warrior Colleen Hughson is proving that data — and determination — can clean up our oceans
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11 Apr
2025
2025
Sandringham groups recognised with community award
Simon Gaites
posted on
Apr 11,
2025 04:54
It was time to celebrate in Sandringham in March, as 3191 BeachPatrol and Love our Street were announced as winners of the 2025 Bayside Community award for Environmental Achievement.
12 Jan
2025
2025
Beach Patrol's new wave: Susan makes a splash in Mornington
Simon Gaites
posted on
Jan 12,
2025 03:36
Susan Young, a dedicated teacher with a passion for the environment, leads the charge at Mornington Beach Patrol 3931. Since taking the helm in July 2024, she's been instrumental in revitalizing t...
03 Jan
2025
2025
BeachPatrol & Love Our Street make a difference
Simon Gaites
posted on
Jan 03,
2025 06:22
With volunteers groups operating from Warrnambool to the Mornington Peninsula, Beach Patrol is dedicated to reducing the impact of pollution caused by plastic and keeping Victoria beautiful.
23 Dec
2024
2024
The importance of sampling frequency for beach litter surveys
Ross
posted on
Dec 23,
2024 01:24
The frequency of sampling intervals for the estimation of the amount of litter washing on to beaches is a critical factor. It is time intensive and thus expensive to do high frequency sampling.&...