1 . Clean up , Clean up … everybody do your share Always ensure that everything that came to the beach with you , is leaving with you . This includes food , toys , containers , paper , books , and clothing . Parents , consider using reusable containers , utensils and napkins so that you aren ’ t temped to toss them away . Plus , these items contribute to sustainable living .
2 . Be on beach patrol Challenge your friends or siblings to a garbage hunt . See who can pick up the most garbage in a certain amount of time and keep the beaches safe from litter !
3 . Wear waterproof sunscreen Greasy , oily sunscreen leaves a yucky residue on everything , including the sand and water . Protecting your childs ’ skin in the sun is important , and waterproof sunscreen can protect both their delicate skin and the water ! Especially when continual reapplication of sunscreen is necessary when kids are in and out of the water !
4 . Leave Ocean Creatures in their home Sand Dollars , shell-lurking creatures and starfish are both beautiful and fascinating , they surely make great souvenirs … for you . It is important that these animals are left in their natural habitat , no different then it being important that you go home to yours . Make sure your kids understand that all the creatures , shells , seaweed , and even drift wood , are a part of the ocean ( or lake ) ecosystem and it is important to leave it there !
5 . Stay on the Path While playing roughly in the sand can be fun , there is certainly a time and a place to do so . Walk on the established paths , especially when you can see ( or can hardly see ) the tiny plants and creatures that call these areas home .
6 . Respect the Fishies ! Never chase or feed ocean life , they are not meant to eat people food and it can seriously harm them to ingest foreign material . Let them roam their natural habitat uninterrupted and safely .
7 . Represent the beach Awareness is key , and sometimes , simply explaining the importance of cleaning up , or respecting the ocean and beach space can curb someones bad habits . Otherwise , report unsightly activities such as destroying beach property , animal habitats , harming the environment or purposeful littering to local authorities .
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