Sand dunes are held together by plants - if plants are removed, the sand dunes blow away. Avoid damage to plants by walking or driving on tracks when going to or from the beach. If they're undersized or unwanted, get them back into the water as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary death. Handle fish with wet hands to avoid rubbing protective slime off their scales. Caring for the water when we're back home.
Most coastal pollution starts on land.
Rubbish, dog faeces and oil on the road or streets are washed into drains and eventually out to sea. Fix oil leaks in the car promptly and return engine oil to a garage for recycling - don't pour oil into drains. If you need to dispose of petrol, paints, thinners, pharmaceutical drugs or garden chemicals, don't put them down the drain - ask the local council for advice. 7517 GPO Box 1614, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia This site has been made possible with the cooperation and support of NSW Health Dept and South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service.