The teams mobilised early and headed to Spain Bay in preparation for a visit to one of the most beautiful beaches in the South West. The 22 volunteers embarked on the 45 minute walk to Stephens Beach, with some spotting the elusive ground parrot amongst the button grass and heath. Steve was first on the beach and headed off on a quick 6.5 km walk to the far end of Noyhener Beach to check the River mouth boat access. The large 4-7 metre swells meant there would be no boat pickup and everything collected would have to be carried back across to Spain Bay.
The beach with its towering dunes and numerous scattered living places yielded the usual assortment of microplastics, nurdles, bottle tops and ropes along with a large number of small crayfish tags. In 5 hours the team managed to collect 10069 items.
This is the best! Amazing work you lot <3 from Sassy and Tab
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