Happy clean beaches week! What was the most beautiful beach you have ever visited?
The week of July 1–7 is designated as Clean Beaches Week, a time to recognize our beaches and make sure they remain clean, protected, and beautiful for future generations.
Some ways that YOU can help keep our beaches clean are:
1. Don't Litter and pick up trash when you see it! Organize beach cleanups for your community and make sure you always bring a trash bag (for your own and any you may find) when you visit.
2. Keep away from Sand Dunes: They shield inland communities from storm damage. Use the designated boardwalks and walkways instead.
3. Be mindful of wildlife: A multitude of wildlife and marine life share our beaches with us. To prevent disturbing animals and their habitats, be aware of your surroundings and watch where you walk. All creatures and plants should be admired from a distance and left undisturbed.
4. Keep an eye on your dog: To safeguard other animals, plants, and habitats, keep your pet on a leash and stay on designated routes. Always pick up dog waste since it can contaminate nearby waters and lead to the spread of disease.
We are all in this together!
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Happy World Oceans Day! Photographer @davidliittschwager found more than 400 creatures, including those pictured here, in just one cubic foot of coral reef crest in the Tropical Coral Reef, Temae Reef, Mo’orea, French Polynesia, June 2008. His find included roughly 200 species of fish, crabs, worms, shrimp, algae, snails, and other marine invertebrates. The ocean is a wondrous place indeed.
We are proud to offer this photograph in the @vital.impacts conservation collection in an edition of 30. Proceeds benefit grassroots organizations. See all available works at vitalimpacts.org. (Link in profile)
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