Marine seabed cleanup in La Restinga to raise environmental awareness

The El Pinar de El Hierro City Council and the Biosphere Reserve organize a cleanup day and children's activities to protect the island's marine ecosystem.

Image of a clean seabed in La Restinga, El Hierro, with marine life and sunlight.
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Image of a clean seabed in La Restinga, El Hierro, with marine life and sunlight.

The El Pinar de El Hierro City Council, in collaboration with the Biosphere Reserve of El Hierro, is holding a marine seabed cleanup day today, Tuesday, September 29, at the port of La Restinga.

The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of caring for the island's marine environment. The main activity, the seabed cleanup, will begin at 4:00 PM. Subsequently, at 5:00 PM, children's activities focused on environmental awareness will take place.
This event counts on the participation of various entities, including the diving centers of La Restinga, Puertos Canarios (Canary Islands Ports), and the Fishermen's Guild Nuestra Señora de los Reyes, in addition to the primary organization by the El Pinar City Council.
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"This day provides an opportunity to focus on and emphasize the importance of maintaining and caring for our marine seabeds, especially among the youngest."

Magaly González · Councilor for Tourism
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"This initiative brings together different groups linked to the port of La Restinga for a common purpose. The participation of those who know and work in this port gives greater meaning to an activity like this, which centers on collaboration and the care of our marine spaces."

Juan Miguel Padrón Brito · Mayor of El Pinar de El Hierro
Through this action, the El Pinar City Council reaffirms its commitment to the conservation of its marine environment and environmental education, promoting these tools to preserve natural spaces and educate future generations.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de El Pinar de El Hierro (29/09/2026)