The annual Wreck Week event kicked off on Monday 22 June 2026, with a collaborative clean-up between Green VI, local schools Ivan Dawson Primary School and Enis Adams Primary School, local surfwear shop Latitude 18, and event location hosts Myett's Beach Club. Thirty-nine students and volunteers turned out to remove an impressive 34,0 kg of recyclables and 22,7 kg of mixed waste from the surrounding beach and roadside areas. Following the clean-up, students took part in lively PROMAR beach games, combining hands-on environmental action with fun, ocean-themed learning.

The second event of the week took place at Trellis Bay Beach, Tortola, where ten eager volunteers joined five Green VI team members to tackle the litter problem along the shoreline. Together, they collected 33,1 kg of recyclables and 18,1 kg of trash from the area, helping to protect this popular coastal spot from the ongoing threat of marine litter.

The third clean-up was held on Virgin Gorda. Despite some last-minute changes, one dedicated volunteer still made it to the site, clearing 11,3 kg of recyclables and 12,2 kg of mixed waste, proving that even a single committed individual can make a meaningful difference in the fight against ocean pollution.

Finally, the team joined Beyond the Reef for the annual Wreck Week clean-up in Anegada. Two teams of six headed to either end of Flash of Beauty beach to remove an immense amount of plastic pollution and ALDFG (abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear). In total, an incredible 83,9 kg of plastics, 82,1 kg of ALDFG and 37,0 kg of "other" materials (including glass, metal and cardboard) were collected, totaling more than 203 kg of waste.

These combined clean-up efforts bring the total weight of marine litter removed from BVI coastlines under the PROMAR Project to an outstanding 4 464,0 kg.

As Wreck Week 2026 came to an end, it once again highlighted the power of community collaboration in tackling plastic pollution and marine debris across the British Virgin Islands. From schoolchildren to seasoned volunteers, local businesses to conservation partners, this year's clean-ups demonstrated the collective commitment needed to protect the region's beaches, reefs and marine ecosystems. As the PROMAR Project continues its mission to prevent marine litter throughout the Caribbean, initiatives like Wreck Week remain vital in raising awareness, engaging local communities, and driving real, measurable environmental impact for beaches across the region.