The Bahamas Reef Environment Education Foundation (BREEF) kicked of its action-packed Summer Sea Camp Monday with a Coral Harbour beach clean-up.

This year’s camp attracted 30 participants. It runs from July 24 - July 28, at Ardastra Gardens and Zoo. An informative and interactive camp, the 2017 theme, Tippy’s Pollution Solution,’ focuses on the havoc plastic pollutants and other marine debris wreak on a marine environment and how to effectively address that problem.

A BREF creation, Tippy the Sea Turtle is the organization’s mascot whose job is to spread the message of keeping Bahamian waters plastic-free.

3Throughout the week campers will learn the importance of healthy marine ecosystems and proper waste disposal.

Underwater adventures abound as campers get up close and personal with sea creatures while snorkeling at Jaws Beach, Bonefish Pond National Park and Caves Beach. There's also an off-shore snorkel expedition with Stuart Cove’s. The week wraps up Friday with a land-based activity at Ardastra.

Pictured here, rising Kingsway Academy ninth grader Sierra Blair disposes of litter on a Coral Harbour beach. 

Campers, volunteers and BREEF staff take a break following a Coral Harbour beach clean-up. Photos by Precision Media