Date: 26th April 2018 Location: Shaw Island Partner: Reef Catchments Volunteers: 10 Debris Removed: 330 kilograms We had planned to clean a different spot today, but once we got out there and realised that we had perfect conditions - a glass out - we decided to make a run for the southern … [Read more...] about Barge Trip # 254
Barge Trip # 253
Date: 25th April 2018 Location: Hook Island Partner: Reef Catchments Volunteers: 12 Debris Removed: 230 kilograms We finally got a weather window allowing us to get out there and remove more marine debris from the Whitsunday Islands. Saba Bay and Mackerel Bay were both heavily impacted with … [Read more...] about Barge Trip # 253
Barge Trip #252
Date: 20th Feb 2018 Location: Gumbrell Island and Double Cone Island Partner: Reef Catchments Volunteers: 8 Debris Removed: 160 kilograms We had a small group of volunteers today, but that didn't effect the amount of marine debris we removed! The beaches tackled today were very long, and felt … [Read more...] about Barge Trip #252
Barge Trip #251
Date: 19th Feb 2018 Location: Hook Island and Border Island Partner: Reef Catchments Volunteers: 10 Debris Removed: 221 kilograms Today was a beautiful day out on the water, we took 8 volunteers to Hook Island and Border Island and cleaned 4 beaches in total. All the beaches had lots of … [Read more...] about Barge Trip #251
First Barge Trip of 2018! #250
Date: 31st Jan 2018 Location: Whitsunday Island and Hamilton Island Partner: Reef Catchments Volunteers: 11 Debris Removed: 146 kilograms Today marked not only the first Marine Debris Removal Trip of 2018, but also Eco Barge's 250th trip! It was a fantastic day out on the water, visiting the … [Read more...] about First Barge Trip of 2018! #250