17/09/2026
When we think about beach cleanups, we often picture people collecting plastic and waste along the shoreline. But what happens to the plastic that finds its way into the ocean?
It sinks. It gets trapped on the reef. It becomes entangled around marine life. And sometimes, creatures mistake it for food.
During our underwater surveys and cleanups in Watamu, we have witnessed marine animals trapped in plastic and seen plastic lying among corals and other important habitats. What may look like a small piece of rubbish to us can become a serious threat to a turtle, fish, shark, ray, or even an entire coral reef.
That is why ,A Rocha Kenya is taking the cleanup beneath the surface 🤿🌊
This weekend, we are coming together for our second underwater cleanup in Watamu, alongside the beach cleanup, to remove plastic and other waste from the places that many people cannot see.
The ocean needs more than clean beaches. It needs clean reefs, clean habitats, and protection for the life beneath the surface.
Our hope is that this is only the beginning. We want to see more underwater cleanups, more divers getting involved, more awareness, and ultimately less plastic reaching the ocean in the first place.
Because if we don’t see the problem, it doesn’t mean it isn’t there.
RochaKenya
