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Ocean Defenders Alliance
ODA eliminates dangerous man-made debris which pose serious threats to ocean wildlife and habitats.
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Our Oahu crew knows that lead is toxic to marine life. When ingested, it affects the nervous and reproductive systems of mammals and birds.
Motivated to ensure this doesn't happen, the ODA-HI crew set out to remove a bunch of lead fishing weights and remove they did! Check ou their holiday haul!
Read more: Toxic Lead Fishing Weights Removed from Oahu Waters
When you hear/see the word “refuge” don’t you think of: shelter · protection · safety · security · asylum · sanctuary? We agree that’s what it SHOULD be!
But if the refuge is filled with plastics and trash, it’s not a safe haven for wildlife. That’s why we frequently do debris cleanups at California’s Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Read our story about a super successful outing…
Read more: Shoreline Cleanup at Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge
