'Shotgun cartridges from Nova Scotia, bleach bottle from Taiwan': What washes up on our beaches and the volunteers who clear it
Pupils from St Colman’s College, Midleton, Killeagh National School, Inch National School, Dungourney National School and Castletownroche National School at the Blue Flag Marine Education Day on Garryvoe beach last May. The event, organised by Clean Coasts Ballynamona and supported by Health Services Staffs’ Credit Union, educated children about the importance of water quality, understanding coastal biodiversity, the impact of sewage-related litter on the environment, and living sustainably to reduce carbon footprints. Picture: Cathal Noonan
On June 8, coastal communities across the globe are observing World Oceans Day organised by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS). The annual event has been running since 2009 and serves as a reminder of the critical importance of protecting our oceans and marine life.
This year, for the first time World Oceans Day will run in conjunction with the UN Ocean Conference which will be held in Nice, France, from June 9 to 13. It is hoped that holding the two events consecutively will help to amplify the visibility of the many initiatives and local programmes being undertaken to improve the health of our oceans around the world.
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