TAMPA, Fla. — World Oceans Day is on June 8, 2021, and it’s all about protecting the oceans. Planet earth needs clean waters to sustain itself; and our oceans face huge risks from climate change, pollution and overfishing.
Living in Florida, and especially in the Tampa Bay area, we are blessed to enjoy some of the nicest beaches around. That is why it is our job to keep them clean.
Here are five ocean cleanup events to be a part of to celebrate World Oceans Day by keeping Mother Earth’s waters tidy.
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8 - Tuesday, June 15
Pinellas County Coastline, Clearwater
9 a.m.
Tuesday, June 8
Keep Pasco Beautiful
Land O' Lakes and Anclote Gulf
8 a.m.
Saturday, June 12
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful
Lowry Park Boat Ramp, 1204 W Flora St, Tampa
9 a.m.
Saturday, June 12
Bishop Harbor Boat and Kayak Launch, Palmetto
Sunday, June 13
ZooTampa, Tampa
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