How Gloucester's Seaside Sustainability Celebrates World Oceans Day June 8

Today, June 8, is World Oceans Day. Declared by the UN in 1992, the day raises awareness of the benefits we reap from our planet's oceans and how we can properly care for them. If we use our ocean's resources sustainably, the UN emphasizes, humans can benefit from our oceans for generations to come. For Seaside Sustainability, a nonprofit organization based in Gloucester, every day is World Oceans Day. Founded in 2017, Seaside Sustainability aims to protect our coastal waters through education and action. Some of their top initiatives include facilitating the use of ocean cleaning technology like Seabins, and advocating for single-use pla

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How Gloucester’s Seaside Sustainability Celebrates World Oceans Day June 8

Discover the environmental impact of single-use plastic on our oceans, and see how you can get involved in recognizing this year’s World Oceans Day.

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