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Splash for Trash 2014

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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

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