Two Oceans Aquarium's free beach cleanups

Every 3rd Sat of the month in Milnerton, Muizenberg, or Blouberg

Last updated: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Did you know that the Two Oceans Aquarium hosts free beach cleanups? They happen every third Saturday of the month, alternating between Muizenberg, Milnerton, and Blouberg. These Trash Bash initiatives are a great way to get some fresh air and help protect our incredible marine animals.


Fresh air, sunshine, and exercise are part of the experience while beautifying our shoreline at these monthly volunteering events. Image: Two Oceans Aquarium.

CONSERVATION WITH TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM 

The Two Oceans Aquarium runs a host of programmes that protect endangered marine life. They’ve created easy-to-use maps of the Marine Protected Areas so that people know what activities are permitted, and where. Their Turtle Conservation Centre rescues, rehabilitates, and releases stranded turtles along the Western Cape coastline, and their Marine Wildlife Programme preserves the welfare of urban wildlife like Cape fur seals.

Trash Bash is one of these programmes. It’s a community-driven volunteering effort that tackles marine pollution, protects our stunning South African coastline, and educates the public on marine conservation.

You can do your bit in keeping penguins clean and safe by joining the Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash. Image: Two Oceans Aquarium

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING TO THE BEACH CLEANUP 

Trash Bash is free, and everyone is welcome to help preserve the natural beauty of our beaches. 

The 12 most common beach litter items are on-the-go food and drinks waste, like plastic bags, bottles, and straws. Being mindful of the types of plastic litter collected helps Trash Bash attendees to better understand their own contributions to the growing ocean plastic crisis.

Volunteers must bring reusable gloves (like what you would use to garden or wash the dishes), water bottles, and sun protection. You should dress comfortably with closed-toe shoes. No prior booking or RSVP is required.

Joining a beach clean-up is a great way to connect with like-minded people and the natural environment. Image: Two Oceans Aquarium

VOLUNTEER FOR FREE BEACH CLEANUPS   

The Trash Bash events happen from 9am to 11am on the third Saturday of every month. Mark your calendars for these upcoming beach cleanups:

• 20 September 2025 - Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg)

• 18 October 2025 - Sunset Beach (Blouberg)

• 15 November 2025 - Lagoon Beach (Milnerton)

• 20 December 2025 - Sunrise Beach (Muizenberg)
  
  

To stay updated on future beach cleanups, visit the Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash website. 

Plus, see more behind-the-scenes conservation work at the Two Oceans Aquarium.

“Nemo” the Clownfish is just one of the creatures you can help protect by getting involved - or visit his friends at the Two Oceans Aquarium! Image: Two Oceans Aquarium

TRY A TRASH BASH

Trash Bashes happen: Third Saturday of every month
Find the Trash Bash schedule: Via the Two Oceans Aquarium website
Contact on: aquarium@aquarium.co.za; 021 418 3823

By Saarah Gierdien 

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