23/04/2026
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23/04/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, April 23:The Kuwait diving team, affiliated with the Environmental Voluntary Foundation, organized a volunteer campaign on Thursday to clean the beach surrounding the Kuwait Towers, with strong participation from young team members.
The initiative coincided with World Earth Day and Gulf Environment Day, forming part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and social responsibility among youth.
Team leader Waleed Al-Fadhel said the campaign brought together volunteers of various age groups, with a focus on engaging young people in removing plastic and microplastic waste that poses a direct threat to marine life and ecosystems.
He added that the team has been continuing intensive efforts for the tenth consecutive day to remove dead fish from Kuwait Bay in cooperation with several government entities. He noted that current fish mortality rates remain within normal levels linked to seasonal factors such as rising temperatures and increased activity of microscopic algae, commonly known as red tide.
Al-Fadhel stressed the importance of rapid intervention to remove dead fish before decomposition, highlighting its role in maintaining oxygen levels in the water and limiting environmental damage. He also underscored the need for continued comprehensive environmental monitoring to ensure marine safety.
He pointed out that Kuwait Bay is one of the world’s largest fish nurseries, emphasizing that such efforts are crucial to protecting fish stocks and preserving ecological balance in this sensitive area.
Meanwhile, youth team leader Mishari Al-Sanousi said the participation of young volunteers reflects a broader strategy to instill values of environmental responsibility and volunteerism in younger generations. He noted that involving children strengthens their connection to nature and encourages sustainable habits from an early age.
Al-Sanousi added that the campaign also focused on raising awareness about the dangers of plastic waste, which threatens marine organisms and bird life. He reaffirmed the team’s commitment to organizing regular coastal and seabed clean-up campaigns to protect the marine environment as a national asset and a key element of Kuwait’s cultural heritage.
He further highlighted that team members distributed 100 stickers featuring the Arfaj flower, Kuwait’s national symbol, to beachgoers as part of efforts to link environmental awareness with national identity and community engagement.
