The leader of Beach Buddies, the volunteer coastal clean-up team, says he believes the importance of keeping Island beaches free from litter and pollution is finally hitting home.
Bill Dale has organised several collections of rubbish at beaches around the Island over the past six months.
He says the sessions have highlighted awareness of welfare wildlife:
Island takes centre stage as TT film crew to return
Filming of 'Isle of Man' to continue next month
Pilates world record attempt taking place today
It's hoped around 4,000 people will head to Knockaloe Farm to beat the current recordÂ
Police seeking information on a white Hyundai BayonÂ
Officers want to establish the vehicle's recent movements
BBC: 'Predator' jailed for sexually abusing girl
Deemster Graeme Cook said he was "dangerous" and a "sexual predator"