In response to widespread littering and pollution of the marine environment, Asso-Mer is launching a cleanup operation off the coast of Sainte-Anne. To carry out this operation, the organization is looking for divers and volunteers who can help with the cleanup. This is a critical effort, as it is essential for protecting Martinique’s biodiversity.
Cleanup Operation
Asso-Mer is calling for divers with CAH (Certification of Hyperbaric Competency) to help clean up an area infested with pollution and trash.
«A major cleanup project awaits us this month at the Pointe Borgnèse and Ti Voilier sites in the Sainte-Anne area,»,
Asso-Mer explains in a social media post.
The operation will take place in two separate phases: June 19, 20, and 21, and June 24 and 25, 2026. During the first phase, «teams of three will remove the attached marine life (corals, sponges) from the objects and replant them in situ on rocks,» according to the organizers. As for the second phase, it will involve raising the objects. «The objects will be raised in pairs using lifting parachutes, and a ship will be on hand to retrieve them at the surface.»
Who can participate?
We welcome anyone willing to help with this cleanup effort:
- Professional Diving Organizations
- CAH Divers
- Any other interested individuals: You may participate in the surface mission as a safety volunteer or to help sort waste.
The operation will be carried out in partnership with the Natiyabel diving club and the Sainte-Anne Fishermen’s Association. Funding partners include: FEAMPA CARAMBAR, IFREMER, ODE Martinique, DEAL Martinique, the Prefecture of Martinique, and the Fonds verts de France Nation verte.
The registration deadline is June 11, 2026. To pre-register, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzedBRcZ90DtHWZbN8XyCqyXqyNW9g-LrP3pd273SX-2IJeg/viewform
