Join the Fight Against Marine Debris
International Coastal Cleanup Day: A Global Movement
Be part of a worldwide initiative to protect our oceans by participating in beach cleanups and advocating for marine conservation.
International Coastal Cleanup Day
ICC Day 2019
By UMS Borneo Marine Research Institute, Sutera Harbour Marina, University College Sabah Foundation, UiTM Kota Kinabalu, Reef Check Malaysia and also the local community
Every year in September, we coordinate the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day in Malaysia.
ICC is a global event that has been running for 40 years. Volunteers all around the world engage and encourage their communities to take action by removing trash from beaches or oceans, identifying the sources of the litter, and inspiring change in beating marine debris pollution.
ICC Day has become one of the main projects we run annually. It aligns with our goal of “No more beach clean-ups in 10 years”.
Upcoming International Coastal Cleanup Event
Join our next ICC event
Join us for the International Coastal Cleanup event and connect with fellow ocean advocates dedicated to preserving our coastlines. Participate in hands-on beach cleanup activities that will deepen your understanding of marine conservation while making a real difference. This is your opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and contribute to a sustainable environment for future generations. Sign up today and help protect our precious reefs.
Kod Blue: Laut Needs You
‘Kod Blue: Laut Needs You‘ is an awareness event for the International Coastal Cleanup Day in Malaysia by Reef Check Malaysia.
‘Kod Blue: Laut Needs You‘ was chosen as ‘code blue’ in the medical field, which means an emergency.
Blue is also used to refer to the ocean. The latter part of the name indicates a wake-up call and call to action as the ocean needs our urgent help.
Kod Blue is a weekend of food market by the local community, beach cleanup and underwater cleanup (subject to reports), and an interactive education session!
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Organize ICC Day in Your Community
If you’d like to organise a beach cleanup in your community for the next ICC Day, drop us an email and share with us your idea or plan. We will share with you the resources needed and add you to our mailing list to keep you posted!
#ICCfromHome Guide
Learn simple steps you can take to start reducing waste from home at any time. If you’d like to encourage your community to take on these challenges, contact us so we can send you the resources for your activity!
Be part of our ICC community!
Join our ‘Malaysians Against Marine Debris’ Facebook page. It’s a platform to share the latest information about our battle against marine debris and a space to discuss or make plans for any future activities.