The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is urging us all to do our bit to protect the Island's beaches and surrounding sea.
It's a timely reminder, as only two of the Island's beaches were recommended by the Marine Conservation Society recently.
Meanwhile a beach clean is taking place in Douglas tomorrow.
DEFA Minister Phil Gawne says there are certain items which cause real problems:
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