Splash for Trash 2014
On May 10, 2014, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Dive Shop held their annual Splash for Trash event at Himalaya Bay. Trash was collected both underwater and on land. Approximately 733 lbs. of trash was collected on land in the areas bordering the ocean in the 10 hour period. Eighteen people participated this year. Items collected included:
634 - plastic bags, food wrappers, cups and plates
733 - styrofoam cups, bowls, plates, food containers, meat trays
177 - glass beverage bottles
151 - Aluminum beverage cans and pull tabs
239 - plastic utensils
143 - disposable diapers
46 - 6-pack holders
32 - fishing line
2 - fishing nets