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Date Posted: Wed, Jul 23 2003, 5:01:24
Author: Alex Kang
Subject: Re: Litter on beach
In reply to: missy 's message, "Litter on beach" on Tue, May 20 2003, 11:52:37

Were you there over a weekend? And which part of the beach are you referring to?

When I was there over a weekday, the southern beach (in front of Reef, Laguna & Beach) was really nice and free of litter. Of course, there were few people around too. I didn't go to the northern side, so can't comment on that.

Most times when I'm there peak season in June, the beach is not as nice as my recent trip, so it does sound like someone is cleaning up when the weekend crowds leave, or at least I hope so - better not be because the tide simply carries the litter out to sea...

It's hard to change people's irresponsible habits unless it's a life & death thing, like curbing spitting habits during the SARS outbreak. Even then, when the circumstances return to normal, people go back to their old habits - I just saw a guy spit along the road today.

At least those of us who know the message of conservation can start by setting a good example to others. When they see us pick up litter, hopefully they'll follow too and it'll lead to opportunities to share & educate. For example, whenever I refrain from eating shark fins at wedding dinners, it always leads to active discussion and people go away a little bit more educated about inhumane de-finning practices which affects all species of sharks, including the harmless whale shark.

Visitor education is the best way to address problems like littering, stepping on corals etc. Resorts can and should play a bigger part in educating their visitors and reminding them of do's and don'ts.

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