Coastal Cleanup & Marine Restoration Event

Join Scuba Dogs and Scuba Dogs Society at Escambrón Marine Park for a powerful 4-hour environmental action event where up to 30 volunteers of all ages will collect and catalog solid waste along the shoreline while a dedicated team of up to 12 certified divers simultaneously cleans the ocean floor, reinforces safety buoys, and restores the iconic Atlantis underwater statues and structures—earning every participant 4 official green/community service hours. Whether you snorkel, dive, or simply help on land, you can make a real difference for Puerto Rico’s marine ecosystem while monitoring microplastics through sand and water sampling, with free air tanks for certified divers and 20% off all snorkeling and scuba gear rentals for every event participant. Register now and be part of the change our ocean needs!

Event Details:

• Duration: 4 hours

• Location: Escambrón Marine Park @ San Juan

• Certifiable Hours: 4 green/community service hours for all participants

Activities:

• Coastal Cleanup (max. 30 volunteers, all ages): Collect and catalog solid waste along the shoreline and park grounds

• Underwater Restoration (max. 12 certified divers): Strengthen underwater structures, safety buoys, and clean the ocean floor including Atlantis statues and marine park structures

• Microplastics Monitoring: Sand and water sampling for environmental research

Participant Perks:

• ✅ Free air tanks for certified divers

• ✅ 20% discount on all scuba and snorkeling gear rentals for all event participants

• ✅ 4 certified green/community service hours

• ✅ Opportunity to dive and snorkel Escambrón’s protected waters

Who Can Participate:

• Land volunteers: All ages, no diving experience required

• Underwater cleanup divers: Open Water certification or higher required

• Snorkelers: Basic swimming ability; snorkeling gear available at 20% discount

• Microplastics monitors: No experience required; training provided on-site