June 9, 2022
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World Oceans Day in South Africa

Locals attend a beach cleanup to mark World Oceans Day at Kalk Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, on June 8, 2022.

In the spirit of community and mutual love for the sea, local cafe Sirocco, the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF), the SOSF Shark Education Center and The Beach Co-op on Wednesday jointly hosted the beach cleanup at the Kalk Bay Harbor in Cape Town. (Photo by Francisco Scarbar/Xinhua)

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