Scuba divers have gathered off the coast of Lebanon in an attempt to resolve an ongoing  trash and debris crisis.

The divers collect garbage from different spots across Lebanon and sort them for recycling.

The underwater initiative was launched by Maya Saad as Lebanon has been struggling with its rubbish for years.

"We organised this event to show how garbage affects our lives, we do not ask everyone to come in and scavenge, we want people to think about how to handle their trash at home," Saad said.

But there is no long-term public policy to manage the 6 million kilograms of waste produced every day.

Beirut is now studying a plan aimed at helping Lebanon decrease waste, boost recycling and clean up.

TRT World'sLiz Maddock reports.