CASCAISEA

Founded in 2019, CASCAISEA is a non-profit association based in Cascais, Portugal working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, education.

CASCAISEA is a non-profit environmental association founded in Cascais, Portugal, in 2019 by diver and environmental activist Miguel Lacerda. Its members and supporters work voluntarily and in a coordinated way to prevent or minimise damage to the oceans, with a particular focus on the sea off the Cascais and Sintra coast. Its activities include marine litter clean-ups both at sea and along the coastline, the transport and recycling of collected waste, studies of marine pollution and its effects, data analysis of marine litter from 2014 onwards, and awareness-raising and environmental education for citizens, schools and local bodies. The association also supports the recovery and reuse of professional fishing equipment, collaborates with authorities, NGOs and companies, and campaigns on environmental issues. Membership is open to people aged 15 and over, and supporters can donate or pay membership fees by bank transfer.