A Coruña's Underwater Cleanup: 50 Divers Tackle Marine Pollution

A Coruña's Seabed Cleaning: Divers and Volunteers Unite to Combat Marine Pollution A significant environmental initiative took place in A Coruña, Spain on June 15, 2025, as part of the Mar de Mares festival. Around 50 divers, along with numerous volunteers on land, participated in a large-scale seabed cleaning operation. The event, organized by Signus Ecovalor and Buceo Galicia, focused on clearing waste from the city's dock area. The video footage vividly captures the divers' efforts underwater, hauling up large bags of debris. Once on land, volunteers efficiently sorted the collected items, which included tires, plastics, and various other types of waste. "It was a great team effort," commented one of the volunteers, highlighting the collaborative nature of the event. Another diver added, "Seeing the amount of waste we removed is both disheartening and motivating. It shows the urgent need for continued efforts to protect our oceans." Previous Mar de Mares cleanups have resulted in the removal of over 14 tons of marine debris, emphasizing the scale of the problem and the impact of this ongoing initiative. The event serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of environmental stewardship and community involvement in protecting marine ecosystems.