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Tree plantation drive held at Panambur beach
Over 150 saplings of native trees, which suits marine environment, were planted along the Panambur beach as part of the World Environment Day celebrations of Indian Coast Guards on June 5.
In a press release, the Indian Coast Guards Karnataka said the tree plantation drive was held under the theme 'Our land, our future'. Apart from Coast Guard personnel, Forest Department personnel and NCC cadets participated in the drive.
Inaugurating the drive, Commander, Coast Guard (Karnataka), P.K. Mishra, said the initiative reflected the dedication of the Coast Guards to preserving natural ecosystems and creating awareness about the urgent need for environmental action. The Coast Guard ships patrolling the sea were rescuing sea turtles entangled in ghost fishing net, he stated.
