【October 26, 2026 Event】Tsunagukai & MORE Kikaku! 'Izu Pro,' which has collected over 15 tons of marine debris across the Izu Peninsula, returns to Toida Port—site of last year’s 2-ton cleanup—for another underwater cleanup, co-hosted as part of Tsunagukai’s Marine Cleanup Support Program.

Group photo from the 2025 cleanup at the same location (Toida Port, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

NPO MORE Kikaku will conduct an underwater cleanup at Toida Port, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on October 26, 2026, as part of the 'Izu Peninsula Marine Debris Cleanup Project' (commonly known as 'Izu Pro'). This event will be co-hosted as part of the 'Association for Connecting Shizuoka’s Beautiful and Rich Seas to the Future' (Tsunagukai)’s underwater cleanup support program.

Last year, MORE Kikaku collected approximately 2 tons of marine debris during a separate cleanup operation at the same port. However, significant amounts of waste remain underwater, prompting the decision to continue activities at this location. To date, the overall 'Izu Peninsula Marine Debris Cleanup Project (Izu Pro)' has collected over 10 tons of marine debris across various sites on the Izu Peninsula.

Household waste continuously retrieved from a 50-meter-wide area—2 tons of submerged debris, including a bicycle (photo)

What is 'Izu Pro'?

The 'Izu Peninsula Marine Debris Cleanup Project (Izu Pro)' is a 10-year initiative addressing marine debris accumulating in ports, fishing harbors, and marinas along the Izu Peninsula coast. Rather than one-off cleanup events, the project aims to create sustainable systems that enable ongoing participation from local communities, businesses, government, educational institutions, and divers. Preventing ocean conservation from becoming the sole responsibility of a few experts is a core principle of MORE Kikaku.

Why clean the same location again?

Marine debris cannot be resolved through a single cleanup. Even at Toida Port, where approximately 2 tons were collected last year, large amounts of waste remain underwater. Submerged debris is difficult to see from land and often goes unnoticed. Yet, waste continues to accumulate in these hidden areas. Therefore, MORE Kikaku emphasizes continuous, rather than one-time, cleanup efforts.

Participants smiling with the sponsored 'Terasse Orange Toy' (Youtuber: Genba no Sugaura desu!). Cylinder and on-site coordination made possible with the cooperation of Mr. Kanahara from Toida Diving Service.

[2025 Activity Report]

Please click here.

Special Support

・Marine Sweeper

・Youtuber: Genba no Sugaura desu!

Last Year’s Activity Results

The underwater cleanup at Toida Port last year collected approximately 2 tons of marine debris. Recovered items included fishing gear, metal objects, empty cans, and household waste. Participants included not only divers but also local residents, affiliated organizations, and students.

Media coverage was conducted last year. The Shunto Izu Tagata Fire Department’s water rescue team also participated in the cleanup.

Ice makers, drums, BBQ grills, fans, bicycles, vacuum cleaners

Elementary school students visiting for an extracurricular lesson. Shunto Izu Fire Department water rescue team members (in the act of diving)

Collaboration with MaOI’s 'Tsunagukai'

The Marine Open Innovation Institute (MaOI), a general foundation corporation, serves as the core implementing body for Shizuoka Prefecture’s Marine Open Innovation Project, promoting the 'Blue Economy' that balances marine industry development with marine environmental conservation.

'Tsunagukai' (The Association for Connecting Shizuoka’s Beautiful and Rich Seas to the Future), headquartered at MaOI, promotes collaboration among organizations and businesses active in Shizuoka’s marine environment and supports activities focused on marine conservation.

MORE Kikaku and Tsunagukai have continuously shared information on marine environmental issues through events and Instagram live streams. This year, by co-hosting Tsunagukai’s underwater cleanup support program, they aim to further strengthen regional collaboration and marine conservation efforts.

Footage from the 'Umigome' event held in December 2025

Footage from the 'Umigome' event held in December 2025. Footage from the 'Umigome' event held in December 2025.

Footage from the 'Umigome' event held in December 2025. Footage from the 'Umigome' event held in December 2025.

List of Stakeholders

NPO MORE Kikaku

https://npo-more.jp/

The Association for Connecting Shizuoka’s Beautiful and Rich Seas to the Future

https://tsunagukai.or.jp/

Marine Open Innovation Institute (MaOI)

https://maoi-i.jp/

Toida Diving Service

https://toids.jp/

Izu Fisheries Stakeholders

Local Volunteers

Student Participants

Government Officials, etc.

2026 Event Overview

Event Name

Izu Peninsula Marine Debris Cleanup Project (commonly known as 'Izu Pro')

Schedule

October 26, 2026 (Mon), 9:00–13:00

Location

Toida Ōyabu Fishing Port (Toida Ōyabu)

212-2 Toida, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qVwRhQtCLJrwgVyJ8

Activities

Underwater cleanup, land-based cleanup, sorting, marine environmental education

Organizer

NPO MORE Kikaku

Co-host

MaOI’s 'The Association for Connecting Shizuoka’s Beautiful and Rich Seas to the Future'

Volunteer Recruitment

We are recruiting volunteers to assist with debris hauling on land during the event!

Eligibility: Open to all

Insurance: Accident insurance will be provided (covered by MORE Kikaku)

Tasks: Debris hauling, sorting, recording, etc.

Registration here■

https://forms.gle/bV5FWWkfs1TaHGpu8

Carrying retrieved debris. Recording collected waste.

Transporting debris from boats. A basket with tires retrieved from underwater.

Looking Ahead

MORE Kikaku continues its 10-year initiative to address marine debris in ports, fishing harbors, and marinas along the Izu Peninsula coast. Beyond simple cleanup activities, the goal is to build systems that enable sustained engagement from local communities, businesses, government, educational institutions, and citizens. As more people become aware of the on-site realities, our relationship with the ocean will gradually change.

Marine debris cannot be solved by a select few alone. However, as more people understand the situation on the ground, the future of our communities will gradually transform. MORE Kikaku will continue its mission of connecting the sea to the future, together with local communities.

NPO MORE Kikaku

【Inquiries】 Organization: NPO MORE Kikaku (MOA Kikaku) Representative: Yumi Shirai Location: Ito City / Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture TEL: 070-7542-7902 Email: [email protected] Website: https://seaoceanbeach2086.wixsite.com/morekikaku

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【Media Coverage】

Mirai ni Tsunagu Eru https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/mirai_yell/backnumber/0094/

Oceana https://oceana.ne.jp/diving/126427

Izu Shimoda Keizai Shimbun https://shimoda.keizai.biz/headline/640/

Tere Shizu (wasabee) https://w