Heal the Bay
Since 1985, Heal the Bay has worked to make the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean (Heal the Bay).
Image: NPS photo, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
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Explain Like I'm 10
- Heal the Bay helps keep the beaches and ocean near Los Angeles clean.
- Thousands of volunteers pick up trash on special cleanup days.
- They also run a small aquarium where kids meet local sea animals.
The Five W's of Heal the Bay
What
Science, education, community action and advocacy for clean water, plus the kid-friendly Heal the Bay Aquarium with more than 100 local species.
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When
Year-round, with big events like Coastal Cleanup Day each September.
Where
The coastal waters and All the land where rain and snow drain into the same river or lake. Glossary of Greater Los Angeles. The aquarium is at the Santa Monica Pier.
Source: Heal the Bay, About
Why
To make the coast and watersheds safe, healthy and clean for people and wildlife.
Source: Heal the Bay, About
Impact Statement
Nonprofit solution · active
On Coastal Cleanup Day 2025, 6,772 volunteers removed 19,139 pounds of trash and 610 pounds of recyclables at more than 70 sites (organization figures).
Source: Heal the Bay, Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 wrap-up
For Further Information: Heal the Bay, About
Heal the Bay's aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier shows more than 100 species that live right offshore.
How This Saves People & the Planet
For People
Heal the Bay works to make Los Angeles coastal waters safe and clean for the people who swim and play there.
Source: Heal the Bay, About
For Nature
Removing trash before it reaches the ocean protects local marine life (Heal the Bay).
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