As part of an international drives, these activities are boosted by the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Network in support of World Cleanup Day and also bring together public officials, the Agencia Brasil news agency reported.

   The sites profiting from the initiative are located in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Alagoas, Pernambuco, and Sao Paulo. Participants will not only remove waste from the beaches but also sort, weigh, and catalog the materials found.

  The data collected contributes to environmental assessments, scientific research, educational campaigns, and ocean conservation policies, the source noted.

  The initiative also aims to show the public the quantity and variety of waste reaching the coast, as well as the link between this waste and consumption habits and disposal practices.

  The first cleanup event of the year took place on September 13 in Prado, Bahia, where 418 kilograms of waste—comprising 3,337 items, 2,536 of which were plastic—were removed.

  Less common types of waste were also found, including rubber bales linked to the cargo of German ships sunk in the Atlantic during World War II (1939–1945).

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