Weird – but not wonderful – finds of the MCS Great British Beach Clean

The Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean reported unusual litter finds on beaches. Volunteers picked up over 6,000 kilograms of trash from shoreline areas, with items including a mannequin’s leg and discarded hair extensions. These cleanups are crucial for understanding marine litter pollution and informing policies to protect marine life. Most litter found was plastic, posing threats to both animals and humans through microplastics. The organization continues to call for stronger actions to prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean.