Groups throughout southern B.C. are coming together to clean up our coastlines.
The Ocean Legacy Foundation has collected more than 157,000 pounds of marine debris during its first year in 2014.
There are various forms of debris gathered such as polystyrene, fishing gear, rope and beverage containers to pens and shotgun shells.
The foundation has found creative ways to repurpose the debris that is accumulating in its warehouse.
Hard plastics are given to Harbour Chandler for fishers to reuse. Fishing ropes are given out for art projects, carpet building, potted plants and bracelet making. Water bottle materials are being tested for shoe production and tires are being recycled into new rubber products.
