23. More than 93 billion plastic water containers are thrown away each year in the US. That’s enough to reach to the moon and back 38 times. National Geographic
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25. All of this (more than a half-pound of plastic) was removed from the stomach of an albatross, a large sea bird
26. Less than 1% of plastic bags are recycled. Instead, they end up in the ocean, where animals mistake them for food or become trapped in them.
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29. Beach Cleanups In 2008, our beach cleanup committee mobilized 1200 Volunteers at 19 beach cleanups to remove a total of 550 FULL bags of trash from our beaches.
36. What is a Task Force? Groups that investigate chronic water quality issues at area beaches. These small groups focus in on specific problems, allowing them to act effectively and to make lasting improvements at their beach.
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38. 112 7 Ballona Creek 3 0 Windward Ave 3 0 Brooks Ave 2 0 922 Rose Ave 3 1 196 Ashland Ave 14 1 6658 Pico-Kenter 192 44 84 Santa Monica Pier 17 9 587 Wilshire Blvd 23 44 625 Montana Ave 9 1 299 Santa Monica Canyon 2007 2006 (Acres) Violations Violations Watershed Site Name Why the Santa Monica Pier?