"CONGRATULATIONS" to Keep Australia Beautiful - From Jessica Watson

Jess sees the BIG PICTURE about MARINE DEBRIS

Jessica Watson

* The youngest person ever to sail solo, non stop and unassisted around the world
* Young Australian of the Year

"Congratulations to Keep Australia Beautiful for highlighting the important issue of marine debris during KAB Week."

"There is no doubt that litter on the land can be deadly in our marine environment and it was a bit of a shock for me to see a lot of plastic and other rubbish floating in our vast oceans, during my around-the-world voyage.

"I am sure I am not alone in my wish that littering did not occur. We all need to realise that any litter in our streets and parks is likely to be washed into drains and end up in our oceans. And when it reaches here, it is so dangerous to all bird and marine wildlife."

"Please help Keep Australia Beautiful and make sure all your litter goes in a bin, not on the ground or in our waterways."


Jessica Watson