Campaigners came together on a North Tyneside beach calling for urgent action to improve water quality.
Surfers Against Sewage organised the "non-paddle out" at Cullercoats Bay, where supporters turned up on Sunday morning in swimming, surfing, kayaking and paddling gear - but did not enter the water.
They then formed a giant heart shape on the beach, as part of a worldwide 'Show The Love' campaign aiming to protect oceans and the environment.
