Tobago Coastal Cleanup – Tobago Hotel And Tourism Institute Leads By Example

September 23, 2025- The Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (THTI) is taking a leading role in the fight against marine pollution. On the morning of Saturday, September 20, staff and students joined forces at Minister’s Bay, Bacolet, for the International Coastal Clean-Up.

This initiative is part of a global effort to protect oceans and shorelines from the growing threat of plastic waste. Worldwide, an estimated 11 million tons of plastic enter the oceans each year, damaging wildlife and ecosystems.

The International Coastal Clean-Up, organised by the Ocean Conservancy, mobilises millions of volunteers annually to remove debris and collect data that helps shape policy and raise public awareness. Last year, nearly half a million volunteers removed over 14 million pounds of trash globally.

The THTI team partnered with the Office of the Chief Secretary and other community groups to make a significant contribution to this vital environmental effort.