A group of volunteers in Visakhapatnam, India participated in a beach clean up drive on June 8, 2021 to commemorate World Ocean Day. The call to action was made by the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park and saw volunteers from diverse backgrounds collect plastic bottles and other waste materials that pose a threat to marine life. Volunteers included government employees, NGOs, students, and citizens who all contributed to the clean up effort at Sagar Nagar beach. The effort was also aimed at raising awareness about the vital role oceans and marine ecosystems play in our lives. As a token of appreciation, all volunteers were given certificates of participation. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park emphasized that collective action is crucial to addressing ocean conservation challenges and highlighted the role of zoological parks in promoting environmental conservation. World Ocean Day is celebrated annually on June 8 and encourages collaborative action in protecting the oceans and marine ecosystems, with its global network spanning over 150 countries.
Volunteers Join Beach Clean Up Drive in Vizag to Celebrate World Ocean Day
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