Locals Love Our Oceans

Washed Ashore’s huge, awe-inspiring sculptures are constructed entirely of plastic collected from beaches and designed to demonstrate the scale of plastic pollution found in our oceans and waterways. The creatures are beautiful, whimsical, and shocking all at once. Now through March 5th, islanders can view 20-plus sculptures throughout Galveston. This island-wide scavenger hunt allows the public to engage with art while also educating spectators on marine debris. Washed Ashore’s volunteers have gathered over 60,000 pounds of debris via beach clean-ups and created sculptures from the debris designed to inspire change. The plastic pollution problem does not come solely from careless people throwing waste into the ocean, the majority of trash comes from inland sources and the coast. All are encouraged to photograph the sculptures and tag images on social media for a chance to win fabulous prizes, including a night’s stay at one of our many awesome hotels. Find out more at www.visitgalveston.com/ washed-ashore.

TAG PHOTOS & WIN! JAN: 1ST PRIZE: Onenight stay at The Tremont House and VIP attraction Tickets, 2ND PRIZE: Vip Attraction Passes for 2, 3RD PRIZE: Galveston Swag Bag FEB: 1ST PRIZE: One-night stay at San Luis with breakfast for 2 and VIP attraction tickets, 2ND PRIZE: Vip Attraction Passes for 2, 3RD PRIZE: Galveston Swag Bag

Download the VisitGalveston app and check in at nine or more locations to win some Galveston Island swag. Once you’ve completed the challenge, pick up your gift from the Visitor Information Center at 2228 Mechanic St, Suite 101.

Grace, Humpback Whale Tail Seawolf Park Octavia, Giant Pacific Octopus Saengerfest Park Annie, Anemone Visitor Information Center Jelly Bloom - Galveston Arts Center Stanley, Sturgeon - Bryan Museum Brody, Adelie Penguin Railroad Museum Finn, Mako Shark - Tremont Hotel Noah & Sunny, Fish The Grand 1894 Opera House Pinky, Fish Galveston Children’s Museum Sea of Debris wall hanging Rosenberg Library Rosa, Bald Eagle - Pier 21 Priscilla: Parrotfish - Royal Caribbean Gumdrop Jelly Reef - Grand Galvez Edward, Leatherback Sea Turtle Pleasure Pier Flash, Marlin - Rainforest Café Giacometti, River Otter Moody Gardens Greta, Great White Shark Moody Gardens Aquarium Sylvia, Silvertip Shark Artist Boat Heritage Preserve Flip Flop Fish - Dellanera RV Park Seamore, Pot-Bellied Seahorse Dellanera RV Park