Debris Free Oceans co-hosts underwater cleanup adventures.
In collaboration with dive shops, we take public and private groups on SCUBA and snorkel excursions to cleanup the coral reefs offshore of Miami and Key Largo. Prior to diving in, we provide attendees with a thorough education on the safe removal of marine debris from our reefs ensuring the reefs are left better than we found them. All data about the debris removed is uploaded to PADI’s Project Aware database.
Biscayne Bay Island Cleanups
In collaboration with our local boat vendor partners, we bring various age groups out to the islands scattered around Biscayne Bay.
During the boat ride to the island, we educate attendees about the local marine environment in Biscayne Bay, highlighting why it is important to remove debris from this important waterbody while also noting how street trash finds its way into the storm drain systems and dumps into Biscayne Bay.
By demonstrating how a completely uninhabited place can become so overwhelmed by trash and by leading attendees through an incredible experience with our marine environment, this cleanup excursion leaves people speechless.
SUP & Kayak Cleanups
Stand-up paddle board cleaning excursions.
In collaboration with our kayak and stand-up paddle board vendor partners, we take public and private groups on kayak and stand-up paddle board excursions where attendees learn about our local marine and coastal environments while cleaning up beaches along the way.
Depending on location, we also offer attendees the opportunity to snorkel amongst Miami’s beautiful seagrass and coral reefs.
Keg & Klean
The Keg & Klean initiative combines our party practices with a beach cleanup.
What better way to bring people together to help our oceans than offering free, local craft beer and a beautiful view of the sunset? Debris Free Oceans provides cleanup materials and free beer to participants who bring their own reusable cup and help clean the beach at sunset.
This event teaches people how to enjoy the beach while also leaving it better than they found it. It also provides a relaxing atmosphere for people to learn about marine debris and talk about solutions.
Pub Crawl & Pick-Ups
Love pub crawls, but also love cleanups?
Look no further because this is the event for you! Debris Free Oceans partners with local businesses to host cleanups throughout neighborhoods such as Wynwood, Downtown/Brickell, Hialeah, and Little Havana.
We cleanup between stops at local restaurants and bars where we stop by for quick bites and drinks, which are filled in our reusable stainless steel tumblers.
Not only does this event cleanup the streets, but it provides businesses with an opportunity to engage with the community and participate the experience of refilling a patrons reusable cup, which furthers Debris Free Oceans goal of normalizing refill culture throughout Miami, Florida.
Yoga Cleanups
Think yoga in the park plus giving back to the park on which we practice!
In collaboration with local yoga studios, Debris Free Oceans provides attendees with cleanup materials so that our Miami yogis can cleanup a park for an hour before enjoying an hour-long yoga class.
This event brings compassion to a whole new level.
Chef Andrew Scholar Cleanups
Educational community cleanups led by the next generation of ocean leaders.
As part of the Chef Andrew Scholar Program, our Scholars lead free cleanups for schools, community groups, and organizations. These events combine hands-on debris removal with peer-to-peer education about marine debris, zero waste solutions, and ocean advocacy.
