“When you have 100 plus people all together in one room, you can feel the energy.”
Tofino and Ucluelet businesses give big over the holidays.
“We really want to see someone locally or regionally take this on and use this material locally.”
“This film is about protecting our lands.”
“We wanted to have a thoughtful impact on the community.”
“A lot of birds, seals, crab and even our fish get entangled in ghost fishing gear.”
“We’ve received really good support from the community.”
“British Columbians are very aware of plastic pollution and they want us to do something about it.”
“The problem with the ghost gear is that it keeps fishing.
“We’re here to make a difference.”
“It’s not just about contributing the funds, it’s actually about getting physically invested too.”
Contest cancelled halfway through day one due to big waves and strong wind.
Visitors from as far as Hawaii, Philippines, and Venezuela pitch in at Surfrider event.
Canada boasts the longest coastline in the world, and as a developed…
“It was the first time we’ve all come together.”
“Choose one easily changeable plastic item that you can work to eliminate from your day-to-day life.”
Ucluelet Secondary School students raise awareness about protecting the environment
