CLEANING up the coastline is an ambitious goal but figures from last year's WA Clean Up show a massive success by volunteers.
Tangaroa Blue Foundation recorded that in two days, 64,306 pieces of marine debris were removed from beaches across the state by 1358 people.
The marine health foundation's Renee Mouritz said they hoped for even more participants this year.
"Removing rubbish from the beach has many benefits," she said.
This includes cleaner beaches, protecting marine life and sea birds, raising awareness of the marine debris issue and helping Tangaroa record data across Australia, which can be used to find practical ways to stop debris entering waterways in the first place.
One recent achievement of Tangaroa has been finding the source of clear resin pellets which are toxic and appear across many beaches - and discussing the issue with the responsible factories and shires.
Schools, local government, community groups and individuals are all encouraged to lend a hand in the Beach Clean Up on October 12-13.
"Volunteers are invited to nominate a beach or stretch of coastline they will clean up over the Clean Up weekend," Ms Mouritz said. "All materials, volunteer insurance and logistical support will be provided.
"All we need is lots of energy and many hands to help remove marine debris from the coast."
To join in, contact Renee Mouritz on 0437 511 620 or email renee@tangaroablue.org.
For information visit tangaroablue.org.
