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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
World Oceans Day emphasizes protecting our blue planet's health
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Sunday, June 8, is World Oceans Day. It represents a global call to protect and preserve our blue planet. While the Florida panhandle sits along the Gulf, the mission to protect our waters is just as important. Public invited to collect shells from Mexico Beach renourishment project From pollution and over-fishing to climate change, the issues facing our oceans impact the Gulf too. This year's theme, 'Awaken new depths,' encourages communities to find innovative ways to defend marine life and promote cleaner, healthier coastlines. Something as simple as a beach cleanup or reducing plastic use can make a difference. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Support sought from Newquay traders for nature projects
Businesses have been invited to support nature restoration projects in and around Council and Crowdfunder have launched the Love Where You Are: Saints Coast 2025 initiative which is looking to raise money for four projects aiming to benefit nature council said the projects had been selected through the scheme to receive support including initiatives focused on beach clean-ups, tree-planting and wildlife gardens for owners in Newquay have been asked to consider investing in the projects which council leader Leigh Frost said could play a "pivotal part" in supporting nature locally. "This is a chance for you to showcase your values and build stronger connections with your community," Frost traders interested in supporting the projects have been asked to visit the scheme's website.
