CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 8, 2009) – SEA LIFE Aquarium loves a clean San Diego and to prove it, the family Aquarium located next door to LEGOLAND California is adopting Tamarack State Beach for the seventh annual Creek to Bay Cleanup on April 25. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will clean this famous stretch of beach while enjoying family-friendly activities, educational demonstrations and prizes.
“At SEA LIFE we strive to teach children the importance of keeping our oceans and streams clean – this is such a great opportunity for us to reach out to the community and show that we mean it, all while having some fun,” said Dirk Westfall, Assistant Curator of SEA LIFE Aquarium and team leader for the cleanup.
The Creek to Bay Cleanup is a countywide event coordinated by I Love a Clean San Diego. Volunteers have the opportunity to choose from over 60 cleanup sites spanning San Diego’s beaches, waterways, canyons and parks. Last year more than 4,000 volunteers removed 170,806 pounds of debris from more than 150 miles of coastline and inland areas.
SEA LIFE Aquarium is adopting the stretch of beach from the warm water jetties, just south of Tamarack Avenue to Frazee Beach, near Carlsbad Village Drive. Volunteers are asked to register online at www.creektobay.org and to bring a completed waiver with them to the event. For maps and details on parking and where to meet, visit www.creektobay.org. High school students receive community service hours by volunteering their time during this event.
The Creek to Bay Cleanup is part of The Great American Cleanup – a national volunteer event coordinated by the non-profit organization Keep America Beautiful. The Great American Cleanup engages millions of volunteers across America for three months of community beautification service projects including activities such as tree planting, graffiti removal, park maintenance, school facelifts, invasive plant removal and beach and inland cleanups. For more information on the Great American Cleanup, visit www.KAB.org.
More than a standard aquarium, SEA LIFE provides an educational and interactive dynamic unlike any other. The SEA LIFE experience incorporates LEGO models into a child’s voyage to the depths of the oceans, presenting the wonders of the underwater world to them in a way specially designed for their understanding. Featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails, SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s guide to the life of the sea. Adults and kids alike will marvel at the majesty and creativity of the unique and interactive atmosphere. SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort is the 29th SEA LIFE Center to open in the world. As of today, SEA LIFE Centers around the world operate in twelve countries on two continents, bringing visitors nose-to-nose with a wide range of sea creatures. For more information on SEA LIFE, visit www.sealifeus.com.
