Coney Island, NY, June 4, 2025 – WCS’s New York Aquarium has organized a beach cleanup for Friday, June 6. All are invited to pick up litter and debris along the beach to help ensure the ocean is safe and healthy for people and wildlife. World Oceans Day is Sunday, June 8.

All volunteers are invited to pick up litter outside the New York Aquarium along the Atlantic Ocean beach front, preventing marine debris and microplastics from entering the waterways. At the end of the cleanup,  organizers will quantify how much litter was removed from the environment. WCS’s NY Aquarium Coney Island Beach Cleanup is sponsored by Armitron and Oceanic Global in partnership with Corona USA’s Protect Our Beach Initiative.

What
WCS NY Aquarium Coney Island Beach Cleanup
Volunteers are encouraged to sign up HERE.

Also:
In addition to the cleanup, the NY Aquarium’s Ocean Shell-a-bration is this weekend, a festive celebration honoring World Oceans Day with ocean-themed activities and special programming for the whole family. Guests can enjoy ocean-themed fun for the whole family, including parades, Wildlife Theater performances, animal chats, costumed characters, and more. All Ocean Shell-a-bration activities are included with general admission.

When
Friday, June 6
3pm to 5pm
3:00 PM Volunteer Sign-in & grounding remarks by the Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium Team
3:15 PM Clean-up to protect Coney Island!
4:30 PM Impact Sorting & Closing Remarks

Where
New York Aquarium
602 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224
Meeting Point: The boardwalk at the NY Aquarium Arch, located between the NY Aquarium and the NY Aquarium Education hall.
Down the boardwalk from public transit below
Through aquarium parking lot to the boardwalk

Who
The New York Aquarium WCS’s Executive, Wildlife and Education Team
Volunteers

Special Note for Volunteers: Volunteers will be provided with cleanup supplies, including gloves and bags. Volunteers are encouraged to dressed comfortably for the clean-up. Closed-toe shoes are recommended and reusable water bottles. Volunteers can purchase discounted tickets to the NY Aquarium to be used on June 6. Discount Code to be provided upon registration for the cleanup. Upon registration, volunteers can also sign a petition to help ensure the Hudson Canyon is designated a National Marine Sanctuary.

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