Since Debris Free Bonaire started in December 2012, volunteers have collectively removed over 180 cubic meters (6,356 cubic feet) of marine plastic debris and it continues to pour in.  This coastal clean-up program was designed to provide volunteers, both visitors to Bonaire as well as island residents, the opportunity to assist with costal cleanups on their own time.

Anyone who wishes to volunteer can visit any Dive Friends Bonaire location to pick up a few mesh gear bags and then collect debris from the east coast at their convenience.  Then, they must return the bags to a 10 cubic meter collection container at Dive Friends Bonaire @ Hamlet Oasis.  At the debris container, they will pose for photos (or selfies) with their collected plastic to show off how much they’ve collected. 

In order to raise awareness about the program, Debris Free Bonaire volunteers have the opportunity to win a free dive vacation.  The grand prize will include a 7 night stay at Villa Makoshi Penthouse for two guests and 6 days of unlimited shore diving compliments of Dive Friends Bonaire for 2 divers. 

To be entered into the raffle for a free dive vacation, volunteers must post their photos on Facebook and share them on the Dive Friends Bonaire Facebook page between December 21st and January 4th.  The raffle drawing will take place on January 5th. The Dive Friends Facebook link can be found here:   https://www.facebook.com/DiveFriendsBonaire

At all other times of the year, smaller prizes are raffled to volunteers every time the container is filled.  In the end, the environment of Bonaire will be the biggest winner of all!

Additional information about the project is available at: www.debrisfreebonaire.com.

Dive Friends Bonaire is one of Bonaire’s premier diving facilities with convenient locations in Kralendijk, at Yellow Submarine, Hamlet Bonaire, Dive Inn, Sand Dollar, and Port Bonaire and three retail stores in Kralendijk. For additional information, visit http://www.dive-friends-bonaire.com.

Villa Makoshi Penthouse is a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom villa for 4 adults; with a fully furnished kitchen, dining, living, laundry and bedrooms; all with central air conditioning and 2 upper decks.  It is conveniently located inside of the Perla Boneriano Resort.   For additional information, visit http://www.villamakoshi.com.