An Instagram video featuring a young Agonda resident’s appeal to keep beaches clean has struck a chord with thousands of viewers, drawing attention to the growing problem of coastal pollution in Goa, reminding visitors that the beauty of the State’s beaches depends on collective responsibility. The video stars Zane Fernandes, a boy from Agonda, whose Instagram account is managed by his mother. Posted under the title “Little Vlogger from Goa,” the vlog captures Zane walking along the shore with his father and speaking directly to viewers about his village and its beach. “Welcome to my very special vlog. It’s special because it’s about my beautiful village, Agonda.
This is my loving papa. We are from a very beautiful village in the South called Agonda. Look how beautiful it is! The beach is very famous because of its beauty. I love my village, just like my papa,” he begins. But his message quickly turns to concern. “Lately, the beach is becoming dirty. Look at all the plastic thrown on the beach,” he warns, pointing to bottles and wrappers left behind. The video then shifts from admiration to advocacy, as Zane explains the impact of waste on marine life. “Sea turtles, fish, birds and crabs can eat this plastic. Plastic waste mixes with the sand, disturbing natural habitats like turtle nesting grounds. And Agonda is a nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles.”
The vlog also highlights how the issue affects the wider community. “Tourism is just 30 minutes away, but pollution here is affecting locals, businesses, fishermen and communities that depend on visitors,” he says, connecting environmental health with livelihoods.
His appeal ends with a simple but striking call to action: “If you visit Agonda Beach, or any beach, do not throw garbage. Keep cool and keep India clean. Thank you! See you in the next vlog. Howdy, welcome!” The candid tone and clarity of his words, amplified by his mother’s effort in sharing them online, have helped the video go viral. Social media users have praised its authenticity and grassroots nature, noting how the voice of a child can deliver a powerful message without the weight of politics or policy. The response demonstrates how a local concern, expressed through the eyes of a “little vlogger from Goa,” can resonate far beyond his village. In this case, it is the youngest generation of Agonda reminding visitors that the beauty of Goa’s beaches depends on collective responsibility
