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It takes a Village.
#trashaconda #keybiscayne #fillabag #volunteers #sunrise #beachcleanup #beaweirdo #villageofkeybiscayne
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Thank you @billbaggsstatepark Rangers Alex and Hugo, and turtle volunteers Rumya and Karen for coming to the rescue. Together we removed a massive bundle of #traprope from the shoreline of #capeflorida state park during a sunrise paddle on a picture perfect day.
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Initially, I was only able to cut off about 1/4 of what turned out to be a 300 lbs. death trap. I needed help. After waving down the trusty turtle trackers on their ATV, we radioed the rangers; “We’re going to need shovels and muscle!”
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Luckily, I brought my new @gillmarine serrated knife, and Ranger Alex skipped the gym earlier that day!
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#fillabag #sup #supcleanup #ghostnets #keybiscayne #floridastateparks #gillmarine #donttrashourtreasure #kbcf #friendsofcapeflorida #rangers #greatwhiteheron #shorebirds #paddlecleanup #padl
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This adult Yellow crowned Night Heron calls the #mangroves along the #viscaya gardens home. During an early morning site visit for an upcoming #cleanup, we were lucky to witness its highly adapted hunting prowess; quickly catching, disarming, cracking, crunching, and ingesting a feisty crab.
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Crabs play important roles within the mangrove #ecosystems. Besides being a food source for #birds, their larvae is a staple for juvenile fish along the coastal waterways.
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Crabs also dig burrows which aerate the sediment, diminish the effect of extreme temperatures, and serve as water reservoirs within the #livingshoreline.
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#wildlifeencounters #nightheron #shorebirds #mangroves #manglife #viscaya #fillabag #cleanups #beachcleanup #crabs #nightheron #birds
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Scientists estimate that by the year 2050, 99 percent of all pelagic birds will have consumed plastic at some point in their lives.
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Today we spotted a seagull scoop a piece of latex during a beach cleanup with @vassarclubsouthflorida. Luckily, it wasn’t a clean getaway.
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We like watching birds, especially the variety of resident and migratory #shorebirds that call #keybiscayne home. Thank you @vassarclubsouthflorida for removing 30 lbs. of plastic and marine debris from the #bearcut preserve sanctuary today. Every piece matters.
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#wildlife #wildlifeencounters #fillabagkb #fillabag #crandonparkbeach #crandonpark #vassar #keybiscayne #pelicans #pelicanharbor #seabirds #manomet #plovers #sandpipers #wildmiami #osprey
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A successful #greenturtle rehab and release today at @billbaggsstatepark The veterinarian team from @zoomiami was kind enough to patch her up and share her story before returning her back home on a glorious Spring day.
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Please remember to fill your beach holes, as the #nestingseason is here! Kindly encourage friends, family, and even strangers, to do the same. It matters. And fill a bag, when you can✌🏽
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See you out there!
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#greenturtle #ecowarriors #fillabag #billbaggs #cleanup #beachcleanups #ghostgear #turtleseason #turtles #keybiscayne #capeflorida #chicospaddleclub #zoomiami #wildlifeencounters #wildlife #friendsofcapeflorida
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Ms. Moore and the Key Biscayne K-8 Center middle schoolers showed their love for the environment over two days this week. Together they removed 178 lbs. of litter from the Village streets, sidewalks, parks, bus shelters, parking lots and swales.
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This spirited crew of 75 teens and a few hero teachers uncovered some strange finds…as well as a few treasures. Most importantly, none of the litter recovered will end up in the waterways that surround their island paradise. Great job gang. The future is bright!
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#keybiscayne #keyrats #dontpollute #donttrashourtreasure #fillabag #fillabagkb #litterfreeflorida #litter #streetcleanup #marinedebris #strangestfind #trashortreasure #kbk8 #middleschool #teachers
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Find it, fill it.
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#chicospaddleclub #mangroves #cleanup #paddlecleanup #paddleforplastic #padl #bote #boteboards #wildlifeencounters #wildlife #finditfillit #keybiscayne #skihole #greensockmovement #sup #supcleanup #finditfillit #fillabag #fillabagkb
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We were kind. Really.
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Filling balloons with confetti for a party. At the beach. Smh.
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#donttrashourtreasure #balloonsblow #crandonparkbeach #crandonpark #partyfouls #keybiscayne #balloons #chicospaddleclub
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Wildlife encounters
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#keybiscayne #donttrashourtreasure #recycle #compost #sortyourtrash #plasticsymptoms #singleuseplastic #wildlife #wildlifeencounters #billbaggsstatepark #billbaggs #florida #floridastateparks #capeflorida #chicospaddleclub #zerowaste #elfarito #refusesingleuseplastic #racoon
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The 2022 Key Biscayne Mangrove Cleanup Tour wrapped up today @billbaggsstatepark.
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5 Events
184 Volunteers
3,845 lbs. of marine debris removed from the living shorelines of #biscaynebay
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Thank you @miamiecoadventures, @kbcfoundation and @kbcitizenscience for the collaboration, and thank you FIND; Florida Inland Navigation District for the generous support.
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#fillabag #chicospaddleclub #keybiscayne #billbaggs #billbaggsstatepark #greensockmovement #paddleforplastic #paddlecleanup
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HOOK, LINE & SINKER!
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Today we spotted an immature Reddish Egret in distress, pecking at a fishing line and sinker dangling from its wing.
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I immediately reached out to @seabirdstation to report an animal in distress and seek their guidance.
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On standby, they waited for further information from us, but based on the situation and previous encounters we’ve had, we felt confident we could safely capture the bird and remove the fishing line without harming the egret. We updated them throughout the process.
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I asked the beach goers who first observed the bird if they could bring down shears or a knife from their condo. “Oh, and see if you can find a long pool net while you’re up there, too, please!”
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Working together, we were able to safely capture the bird and remove the line and sinker without causing too much stress on this beautiful animal. At the last second before the release, we also found and dislodged the hook, which was buried under its wing!
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In an apparent sign of gratitude, it stuck around for a minute and literally shook it off. So cool!
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If you’re in South Florida, find an injured animal in distress and want to help, please reach out to Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for guidance.
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CALL (305) 751-9840 OR TEXT (786) 459-9155
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🎥 @mistaaated
#keybiscayne #wildlifeencounters #fillabag #birds #birdsofinstagram #billbaggsstatepark #billbaggs #chicospaddleclub #wildlife #ghostgear #marinedebris #egrets #egretsofinstagram
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WARNING: Graphic images.
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The buffet was open less than 2 miles offshore between #keybiscayne and #foweylight today.
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Aboard a 22’ open fisherman, @matirionda and his pals were fortunate to witness this epic #wildlife encounter. At first they thought it may have been marine debris, or an abandoned Cuban raft. But as they approached, they discovered several species of sharks, including a few big Tigers, feasting on a (Sperm?) whale in less than 10’ of water. Wow!!
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#keyrats #biscaynebay #billbaggsstatepark #natureismetal #tigersharks #sharks #fillabag #chicospaddleclub #fowey #miami #nature #natgeo #wildlifeencounters
🎥 @matirionda
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@natureismetal
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Beauty and the beach.
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#keybiscayne #chicospaddleclub #fillabag #donttrashourtreasure #osprey #oceanconservancy #wildlife #beachcleanups #beachcleanup
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Dear Community,
We are grateful for your support and for all you do to care for our beaches and waterways. See you out there!
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Special thanks to the fabulous team at the @kbcf.
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#fillabag #givemiamiday #keybiscaynecommunityfoundation
#donttrashourtreasure #beachcleanups #cleanup #community #keybiscayne #kbcf #chicospaddleclub #keybiscayne
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This explains a lot. We didn’t film this, not sure who did, but we’ve been to this spot for cleanups many times. Scariest part is that one guy didn’t do this…Thanks for sharing @thequalifiedcaptain.

REPOST: This will make you sick…. Wtf?! Anyone know this guy?? #qualified #miami #anyoneknowthisguy #reportthenumbers #fwc #crazy #whatiswrongwithpeople #zerofucksgiving #someonegettheseguys #bethedifference #cantstandit #fuckinscumbags #trasheverywhere #letsmakethisright
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The 2nd in a series of 5 “Biscayne Bay Mangrove Cleanups” is in the books.
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28 #volunteers
Ages 3-61
530 lbs. removed
90 minutes
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This series is a collaboration between @miamiecoadventures, @kbcfoundation and FillABag, and is sponsored by a grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District (F.I.N.D.). Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for the November date.
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#keybiscayne #bearcut #mangroves #biscaynebay #paddlecleanup #paddleforplastic #boteboards #bote #padl #fillabag #chicospaddleclub #kbcf #trashtag #greensockmovement #thetoadies #chihuahua
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This was in sunny #keybiscayne today, about 2 hours BEFORE high tide. The southeast coast of Florida was spared this week, and even though Ian is long gone, the King Tide cycles will continue, slowly washing away our shorelines. #realnews
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If you’re looking for ways to help out our neighbors on the #GulfCoast, please check out @thirdwavevolunteers and consider supporting their efforts. Thx.
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#kingtide #climatechange #chicospaddleclub #trashtag #fillabag #keyrats #rollingstones #earth #beachcleanups
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Who knows how long this bundle of death traps had been drifting untethered off our shoreline? Marine #wildlife like #seabirds, #manatees, and #turtles are defenseless vs. derelict #ghostgear.
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On this day, we permanently removed 310 lbs. of #marinedebris from our #ocean in less than 20 minutes.
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#teamwork: @andrewotazo @somepeoplecallmemauritz and @villageofkeybiscayne
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#ghostnets #fillabag #turtles #manatees #keybiscayne #ritzcarlton #beachcleanups #trashtag #goodnews #hurricaneian #ian #donttrashourtreasure
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Backyard save off #keybiscayne by @rodolforojas_ and crew.

REPOST: @rodolforojas_ You’ll never believe what happened next…

This occurred 06/20/22 but I was reluctant to post it. Honestly it’s strange to receive praise or backlash for something that should be done regardless… if you see an animal in distress please help it. I share this now because the day before yesterday 09/24/22 I came across an even younger turtle in the same scenario. This one was bound by its neck to a hooked nylon line. Unfortunately I wasn’t there in time… 😔

I was driving the boat in idle and all of a sudden my handle got snagged… I stopped the engine immediately to get a closer look and seconds later I noticed splashing at the end of it. I jumped in with my goggles and to my surprise there was a sea turtle wrapped in a fixed line. We decided to help an animal in distress. I was able to untangle the wakeboard rope from the anchored line and cut it loose but the remainder was tightly wrapped around its neck and arms. We safely and slowly brought the turtle to the platform in order to carefully remove the binds. I was amazed how calm the turtle was throughout the process… it must have known we were there to help.

Thanks for the extra hand 🙏- @mohammedbajeri / 🎥: @raeefkabbani !

#reels #rescue #turtle

** See an injured animal? Report incidents online or call 888-404-FWCC (3922). Cellular phone users can also call *FWC or #FWC, or send a text to Tip@MyFWC.com
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FillABag meets the Hamptons. Thank you for reaching out local champions, you know who you are…we love it!
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Wanna bring FillABag to your favorite beach or park? Give us a shout and DIY! It’s free. #doityourself #community #thehamptons
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If you’ve ever done a beach clean up in Florida, you’ve probably picked up one of these plastic yellow vinegar tubes, which make their way up the Gulfstream from islands in the Caribbean. REPOST @browardcturtles This poor little guy was found trapped in plastic within in an egg chamber when one of our surveyors was performing an excavation (removal of all nest contents for inventorying to determine hatch success).

Unfortunately, finding plastics and other forms of debris is all too common in nests, as debris litters our beaches and accumulates within the sand.

This is a bittersweet reminder that what we do does effect the wildlife around us quite extensively, BUT, the best part is that WE have the power to create change and keep the world that we live in shining bright.

Cutting down on single use plastics, using reusable items, composting, recycling, etc., are all fantastic ways to help the wildlife around us, as well as ourselves!

Comment other ways you can help?!

*This sea turtle was safely removed from the plastic and released safely to the ocean. All activities performed by authorized personnel under MTP 214*

#seaturtle #seaturtle #BCSTCP #ocean #oceanconservation #marinebiology #science #reduce #reuse #recycle #rocktheocean

📷 @cheloniag
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International Coastal Cleanup 2022 was one for the books! THANK YOU to the 70 intrepid volunteers, ages 6-65, who took to the water for an amphibious assault against marine debris along the living shoreline in #keybiscayne, and removed 1,328 lbs. trash from the magnificent #mangroves.
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Special thanks @edwardhpritchard from @miamiecoadventures, and Rumya from @kbcfoundation and @kbcitizenscience for an unforgettable collaboration; the first of five mangrove clean ups in Biscayne Bay generously funded by a grant from FIND.
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Looking forward to the next one! Who’s in??
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Much gratitude to @solhelou @sebastian_antorcha @fishhavefeelings @alec_ramoski @juanchi_rasco @votejoerasco, Dwight and @samantha_hewett @lucasscarvalho_ Leann,
@andrewotazo, Alexia and Lia from OLLA, Dave and Dara @volunteercleanup, and @miamidadeparks for your hard work and leadership in helping us pull this off!
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#miamicleanup2022 #internationalcoastalcleanup #volunteercleanup #biscaynebay #mangroves #SeaTheChange #oceanconservancy #beachcleanup #donttrashourtreasure #trashtag #environment #finditfillit #keyrat #chicospaddleclub
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FillABag’s grateful to team up with @educatetomorrow.
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Among their programs, Educate Tomorrow serves disadvantaged families and youth in the foster care system, providing opportunities and lifelong community support.
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Working together, today’s group of 16-18 year olds stepped out of their comfort zones and went all in @billbaggsstatepark; spending 2 hours in the hot summer sun removing litter and debris in the shadow of the #capefloridalighthouse.
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Participating in beach clean ups empowers us to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with the environment and with each other; leading to lifestyle awareness, reflections on our own choices and often times changes in behavior.
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To learn more about @educatetomorrow and how you may support this amazing organization, please link to their IG bio or visit their website at educatetomorrow.org
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#keybiscayne #fillabag #fillabagkb #cleanup #beachcleanup #billbaggsstatepark #greensockmovement #trashtag #educatetomorrow #miami #capeflorida #dontpollute #donttrashourtreasure
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Thank you @ewmkeybiscayne, amazing effort today. We’ll see you again next month! #ifykyk
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#ewmrealty #berkshirehathawayhomeservices #fillabag #keybiscayne #billbaggsstatepark #turtles #trashtag #beachcleanup #cleanup #noglitterlitter #finditfillit
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We went out to catch the Buck Moon rise, then this happened…
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#loggerheads #fillabag #turtles #keybiscayne #greensockmovement #trashtag #cleanups #beachcleanup #ocean #nature #wildlife #seaturtles #conservation #florida #turtleseason #fullmoon #buckmoon #buckmoon2022 #magic #pickupyourtrash #keyrats #lovewhereyoulive #tedx #tedxtalks
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Cape Florida Lighthouse, @billbaggsstatepark, Key Biscayne, Florida.
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#fillabag #chicospaddleclub #keybiscayne #donttrashourtreasure #boteboards #sup #paddleboarding #paddlecleanup #padl #nofilter #trashtag #greensockmovement #litterfreeflorida #statepark #floridastateparks
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Thrilled to welcome back @kla_academy for their 2022 #earthmonth #cleanup. This year’s veteran clean up crew of 35 intrepid six and seven year olds couldn’t wait to get started, and together removed 19.6 lbs. of #singleuseplastic and styrofoam from #crandonpark. Thanks to teachers like Estelle, Maria, Lizzie & Gricenia, #thefutureisbright!
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#fillabag #trashtag #beachcleanup #earthday #keybiscayne #jackjohnson #openseascafe
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It’s fun when you meet old friends for the first time. Phil, Sarah, Poppy, and Toby - the amazing family behind @just1bag2020 - swung through Key Biscayne on Easter Sunday for an epic mangrove paddle. Grateful to have connected in such an impactful and meaningful way before you move back across the pond this summer.
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Thanks for the visit and for continuing to inspire people from around the world everyday. The future is bright. Easy travels…
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#keybiscayne #trashtag #just1bag2020 #fillabagkb #billbaggs #billbaggsstatepark #mangroves #manghang #cleanup #paddlecleanup #nurseshark #sup #boteboards #greensockmovement #litterfreeflorida #sandypoint #cohasset #sandypointbeach #tedx #thebeatles #octopus
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We were drift fishing for #tarpon in #biscaynebay with @captharryvernon when the call came in from the seawall…baby squirrel in distress. It had fallen into the bay and was swimming desperately, trying to find a way out, when it was spotted by Rita. The squirrel reached a barnacle encrusted piling, where it clung for its life. Petrified and chirping incessantly, it was unable to climb back up to safety, so we pulled up to lend a hand.
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Following the squirrel release, we also released two massive tarpon.
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#keybiscayne #fillabag #wildlife #tarpon #keyrats #squirrel #rescue #trashtag #smoketrail #captainharrys
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The good, the bad and ugly…
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#mangroves #litterfreeflorida #trashtag #sup #cleanup #mangrovecleanup #greensockmovement #billbaggs #manatees #clinteastwood #paddleboarding #paddleforplastic #abbeyravens #portsmouthabbey #keybiscayne
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Hello, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina! #fab48
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REPOST: @natasha.chs
We did it!! The first Fill-a-bag station is officially deployed in South Carolina! We cannot wait to see what you think! Fill-a-bag turns ordinary beach walks into meaningful cleanups. Let’s help keep our waterways and wildlife safe from plastics and pollution one bucket or bag at a time. Thank you Sullivan’s Island Town Council for the support! You can check us out at Station 12 with more coming soon! Isle of Palms is up next! Want to deploy a Fill-a-Bag station in your community? DM me and I can share how! 🌍💙 Thanks for the perfect jam by local legend @dariusrucker!
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@sullivans_island_sc @sullivansislandofficial @charlestonsurfrider
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Merci beaucoup to this beautiful couple visiting from France, for showing our beach some love.
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#fillabag #balloonsblow #fakeflowers #keybiscayne #trashtag #beachcleanups #gatewayecoactivity #happyvalentines
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Q: What happens when you challenge a group of highly competitive 12 year olds to do beach clean up?
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A: We all win.
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Key Rats! Thank you for reaching out and inviting @FillABag to host a Sunday afternoon eco-activity for your friends crew, and for removing 60lbs. of trash from our @keybiscayne shoreline…then sticking around to play with the trashy treasures you found.
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#keyrats #keybiscayne #crandonpark #fillabag #lovewhereyoulive #trashtag #kbcf
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“Imagine your momma taking you to eat at a garbage dump.”
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@maxwellseye shared this heartbreaking video with me yesterday. Did you know that an estimated 80% of marine debris comes from inland sources? Please #pickupyourshit people.
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#savethebay #savethemanatee #manatee #seacows #miami #reuse #reduce #refuse #fillabag #fillabagkb #kbbc #myfwc #trashtag #beach #beachcleanups #cleanup #gatewayecoactivity #volunteer #donttrashourtreasure #pamm #cityofmiami #portofmiami #manateesighting #manatees #manateesofinstagram #manateesighting
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Introducing #cubetazo; FillABag’s cousin in El Salvador! We can’t wait to get back down there to meet you, primo!
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In 2019, @fillabag collaborated for a beach clean up with @puro_surf along this beautiful stretch of shoreline while visiting the village of El Zonte. Beyond stoked to see how locals rallied behind @esencianativahotel’s leadership and “tropicalized” their own FAB Station, inviting tourists and locals to turn an ordinary beach stroll into a meaningful clean up! Me encanta!!
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Where would you activate a FillABag station? Let’s do it!
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#fillabag #cubetazo #elzonte #purosurf #esencianativahotel #beach #playa #beachcleanup #limpialaplaya #trashtag #goodvibes #elsalvador #keybiscayne #keyrats #tka #elzontelimpio
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Cancel "sea trial" permit in manatee-protected area for Miami Boat Show `22.
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Speak up and act for those who cannot speak for themselves. Please consider signing and sharing the petition created by @cleanthisbeachup. Link in bio.
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#keybiscayne #chicospaddleclub #keybiscaynebeachclub #miami #peoplearetrash #reuse #reduce #refuse #fillabag #fillabagkb #kbbc #myfwc #trashtag #beach #beachcleanups #cleanup #gatewayecoactivity #volunteer #sup #bote #boteboards #dontrashourtreasure
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Give a hoot, don’t pollute. #pickupyourshit
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#birdsofinstagram #audobonsociety #birds #seaguls #keybiscayne #keybiscaynebeachclub #miami #peoplearetrash #litterbugs #reuse #reduce #refuse #fillabag #fillabagkb #kbbc #myfwc #trashtag #beach #beachcleanups #cleanup #gatewayecoactivity #volunteer #happyendings #trashytreasures #litter #litterbugs
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Remarkable body cam footage from our backyard. Great save Officer Silva. Thank you.
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Posted @withregram • @cbsmiami “I got you, buddy.”🐬
Officer Nelson Silva, of the MDPD Marine Patrol Unit, received a call of a dolphin in distress in the Shorecrest area. Officer Silva located a juvenile dolphin that was trapped in a fishing net. Watch the video to see how Officer Silva helped free the dolphin.
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Thank you @vsendit, @fersalvoch and @rodpradoocean for helping make our corner of paradise shine a little brighter.
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Next time you’re on the water, mix it up, and have some fun while you fill a bag. See you out there!
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#sup #boteboards #mangroves #fillabag #fillabagkb #chicospaddleclub #billbaggs #balseros #keybiscayne #fullsend #fullsendfridays #fullsendfriday #trashtag #paddlecleanup #myfwc #photodegradation #pelagic #mangear #cleanups #beachcleanup #miami
📷 @Chicoandthemanny @rodpradoocean @miamimeditation
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