Microplastics are taking over Blue Flag beaches
February 16, 2021 |
Environment
Get ready for over five minutes of non-stop footage of a microplastic disaster somewhere in a Blue Flag beach in Europe.
It s just an example of the environmental tragedy taking place around the world in developed and underdeveloped countries.
Plastics and
microplastics are taking over the shorelines at an alarming speed, a phenomenon accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The increase in the production of single-use disposable food and drinks containers, take-away meals, masks, and online shopping has already had an impact on the environment.
The shocking video clip featuring a fraction of over two miles (3.2 kilometers) of broken plastic pieces and microplastics raises two questions.
Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Explains How Blue Flag Campaign is Helping Keep Indian Beaches Clean
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Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Tuesday praised the government of India for kicking off the Blue Flag concept for the betterment of beaches in India as he spoke during Mission Paani Waterthon on Tuesday.
Pattnaik was among the many water warriors, politicians, union ministers, and celebrities who came together on Network18 to take the pledge of water conservation on the day-long event on the 72nd Republic Day of India.
The sand artist joined the event from his backyard, Puri beach to talk on the cleanliness of the beaches and keeping the sea litter-free.
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Padubidri beach to be open for tourists from December 17
The Udupi district administration has decided to allow domestic and foreign tourists to the blue flag-certified Padubidri beach from Thursday.
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MANGALURU: The Udupi district administration has decided to allow domestic and foreign tourists to the blue flag-certified Padubidri beach from Thursday.
All works connected with the blue flag certification have been completed with the cooperation of the Union Ministry of Environment and Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM), District Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha said.
The Padubidri beach had received blue flag international recognition on October 11, along with seven other beaches in the country.
Police officers during security drill on Puri beach.
BHUBANESWAR: Police conducted a security drill at Blue Flag beach in Puri on Thursday and assured the tourists for round the clock police assistance. Cops interacted with tourists and sensitized them to take the help of the lifeguards while bathing in the sea.
“Our focus is to make tourists feel safe on the beach. Lifeguards demonstrated their emergency rescue skills and were asked to remain vigilant to prevent drowning mishaps,” Puri superintendent of police Kanwar Vishal Singh said.
Copenhagen-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) had accorded Blue Flag certification to 900-metre Golden Beach from Digabareni to Mayfair Hotel on October 11. It is Odisha’s first Blue Flag beach with the state government promoting it in a big way to attract more tourists, mostly foreigners.