BurbuSub and Libera Lead XI International Seabed & Beach Cleanup at Puntal del Salaret, Torrevieja
- Event: XI International seabed and beach cleanup (Libera project)
- Date & Time: Saturday, 20 September at 10:00
- Location: Puntal del Salaret (end of playa de los Locos), Torrevieja
- Organizers: Club de Buceo BurbuSub with Libera; sponsored by Torrevieja Sports Department
- Goal: Remove marine and shoreline litter, raise public awareness about coastal protection
- Contact & Registration: buceoburbujas@gmail.com | WhatsApp 644 30 21 03
Introduction
The club de Buceo BurbuSub, as part of the Libera initiative and with the sponsorship of the Torrevieja Sports Department, will hold the eleventh edition of the international seabed and beach cleanup on Saturday, 20 September. Volunteers – snorkelers, divers, and beach supporters – are invited to meet at 10:00 at the Puntal del Salaret, at the far end of Playa de los Locos, to help remove debris from the seabed and shoreline and to promote long-term coastal stewardship.
Event Details
| Item | Facts |
|---|---|
| What | XI International seabed and beach cleanup (Libera project) |
| When | Saturday, 20 September - 10:00 |
| Where | Puntal del Salaret (end of Playa de los Locos), Torrevieja |
| Organizers | club de Buceo BurbuSub (Libera project) & Torrevieja Sports Department |
| Contact | email: buceoburbujas@gmail.com | WhatsApp: 644 30 21 03 |
Why this cleanup matters
coastal and underwater cleanups like this event do more than remove visible trash. They:
- Prevent plastics and debris from harming marine life and entering food chains.
- protect recreational areas importent for tourism and local quality of life.
- Collect data and raise awareness to influence waste-reduction policies and behaviors.
Who should attend?
- Divers and snorkelers with appropriate certification and equipment (local dive club guidance will be provided).
- volunteers who can help on the beach: collecting waste, sorting recyclables, and supporting logistics.
- Families and community groups interested in environmental action (check with organizers for age and safety rules).
What to bring and safety tips
- Bring gloves, a reusable water bottle, sun protection, and sturdy footwear for beach work.
- Divers: bring personal diving gear if required; confirm whether equipment or boats will be supplied by BurbuSub.
- Follow organizers’ safety briefings – never enter the water alone, and report hazardous finds to staff.
How this ties into Libera and local policy
Libera is an environmental initiative that brings together civil society,NGOs and public administrations to fight litter in natural spaces,especially plastics. Events like the Puntal del Salaret cleanup connect local volunteers with a national movement to monitor, remove and prevent waste on coasts and seabeds.
Practical outcomes
- Immediate removal of litter from sensitive seabed and beach zones.
- Community engagement and education on waste reduction and recycling.
- Potential reporting of collected data to help shape future policies and cleanups.
How to register or get more information
- Email: buceoburbujas@gmail.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: 644 30 21 03
- Contact the torrevieja Sports Department for sponsorship or municipal coordination: deportes@torrevieja.eu | Phone: 966 11 12 22
Swift checklist for volunteers
- Confirm attendance by email or whatsapp.
- Bring appropriate gear (gloves, footwear, sun protection).
- Arrive at 10:00 at Puntal del Salaret (end of Playa de los Locos).
- Attend the safety and task briefing.
- follow waste sorting instructions to help recycling efforts.
Credits and sources
- Event announcement – TodoCultura Vega Baja: https://todoculturavegabaja.es/eventos/torrevieja-evento-xi-gran-limpieza-internacional-de-fondos-marinos-y-playas-a-traves-del-proyecto-libera-organizado-por-el-club-de-buceo-burbusub/?occurrence=2025-09-20
- Libera project (national initiative against litter) – official site: https://www.libera.eco/
- About Libera’s partners (SEO/BirdLife & Ecoembes): https://www.seo.org/ and https://www.ecobembes.com/
For local coordination and volunteer support,please contact Club de Buceo BurbuSub at buceoburbujas@gmail.com or WhatsApp 644 30 21 03. Municipal inquiries can be directed to the Torrevieja Sports Department at deportes@torrevieja.eu or by phone at 966 11 12 22.