In August 2023 Campbell River Association of Tour Operators were awarded $1.3 million in funding to put their membership of tour operators to work in the off season to clean marine debris from the British Columbia Ocean of our Campbell River and north regional coastline.

With an assigned area of 350km in pockets and catchment areas off Johnstone Strait the crew went to work in October with a required completion time of February 2024. 

Since commencing in early October we officially reached our halfway mark! for this project prior to the end of 2023.

With the use of Helicopters, Crew Boats, Landing Craft, Cranes, Barges, Storage Areas, Accommodation provision and the support of Ocean Legacy for up-cycling, our work over the past few months has been nothing short of extraordinary.

We have managed to cover over 200km of coastline, collecting more than 18,000 kg (39,600lbs) of marine debris. Amazed by the extensive array of items found from polystyrene, styrofoam, rope, steel, abandoned nets and household items to objects that appear to have been discarded decades ago, plus the odd wildlife teeth.

Our experienced operators leading the charge consist of @49NorthHelicopters @biganimalencounters1956 @50northadventures46 @discoverywestadventures @islandlifeexpeditions @blindchannelresort9879 @adventurequesttourscanada8081 and Quest Water Taxi.

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