‘Cubs’ of Kuwait Diving Team recover 40 tons of waste from local beaches and seas
The Kuwaiti Diving Team’s Cubs removed 40 tons of waste from Kuwaiti beaches and coastal waters over the past summer, including large quantities of plastic and wood debris as well as several sunken boats and yachts, according to Team Leader Mishari Nasser Al-Sanousi.
Al-Sanousi told Al-Rai that most of the recovered waste came from popular beaches frequented by visitors, including the Abraj Beach, the Salmiya Beach and the Al-Bidda Beach, and southern coastal areas such as Bnaider, Khiran, and Julaia.
He noted that plastic waste remains the most widespread type, urging young people to take part in volunteer activities that give back to Kuwait and help protect its environment.
He added that during the summer of 2025, the Cubs carried out a range of environmental and volunteer initiatives to promote social responsibility and marine conservation.
These included participating in an environmental meeting with Dr. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Ali bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Environmental Advisor to the Government of Ajman, to foster regional cooperation and communication skills.
The team also inspected a new Kuwait Bay boat at the Khorfakkan factory in the UAE, organized an awareness exhibition at the Scientific Center, and conducted salvage operations to recover sunken vessels near Marina Mall Hotel in Salmiya and the Fahaheel Marina beside Al Kout Mall — experiences that strengthened the members’ teamwork, endurance, and field skills.
In September, the Cubs continued their cleanup efforts along southern coastal areas, including Iskandar Creek, as part of the third phase of the southern coast cleanup campaign.
Expressing pride in the team’s accomplishments, Al-Sanousi thanked the Environmental Volunteer Foundation for its support and commended the Cubs for their dedication and enthusiasm, describing their efforts as “the beginning of greater achievements to come.”
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