Vieques diving community and local residents are being called upon to celebrate International Cleanup Day on Saturday, 25 September from 10 am to 2 pm at Mosquito Pier (Rompe Olas)

Black Beard Sports needs your help to target underwater and shoreline debris in your local area. Project AWARE Foundation, coordinates underwater clean up events and urges divers and volunteers to jump in their wetsuits, pull on their gloves and make a splash for trash!

“Project AWARE is pleased to support Black Beard Sports.  Divers are the guardians of our underwater environments – they often see first hand the effects of marine debris on our delicate ecosystem.  This event is the largest single day volunteer event on behalf of our underwater environment.  It’s a fantastic example of how people can work together to take action.” said Jenny Miller Garmendia, Director of Project AWARE Foundation.

“It’s not too late to get involved,” said Gladys Aleman from Black Beard Sports.

“If you’re interested in participating, drop by our store or give us a call: 787-741-1892. You don’t have to be a diver to get involved. Bring your friends and family along and help make clean waters a reality.”

Sponsored by Black Beard Sports. Come join us for this yearly event. Raffle, prizes and a tasty BBQ!!! Meet Scallywag the only Vieques DIVING DOG!!

All divers need to confirm participation before the day and will be required to bring their diver certification card, equipment and sign an Underwater Liability Release Form.

Further inquiries: Gladys Aleman or Bryan Jahnke at 787 300-0155/0159 or 787 741-1892.

About Project AWARE Foundation

Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. Project AWARE Foundation offices located in Australia, United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Switzerland combine efforts to conserve aquatic resources in 175 countries of the world. For further information visit www.projectaware.org