Category: Environment
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Government investigating foul smells by rowing clubs, no swimming till source identified
The Government says it is investigating persistent, foul smells in the area of the Med and Calpe Rowing Clubs. It has advised the clubs not to allow swimming in the sea until its tests can identify the source and take whatever action may be necessary.
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When can we swim in Chicago`s rivers? Within a decade, activists hope
While it`s generally not a good idea to jump in today, activists hope we can swim in the rivers and canals that cut through the city within the next decade. WGN`s Mike Lowe has more.
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Swim Advisory Lifted For Seven Miami-Dade Beaches
Just in time for the weekend, we’ve got good news for those who may be planning to head to the beach in between this weekend’s showers.
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Swimmers warned to stay out of water at several beaches due to fecal contamination
Swimmers are being warned to stay out of the water at a number of South Florida beaches because of fecal contamination from a recent raw sewage spill. And that is frustrating for tourists who have…
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No Swim Advisory Remains For Several Miami-Dade Beaches
Joan Murray reports the affected beaches had higher than acceptable bacteria levels.
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The Vortex Swim – Episode One: Floating Debris
Ben and his crew have found on average three floating debris per minute across the pacific ocean…. THE VORTEX SWIM Ben and the crew collected samples for scientific institutes, to help researchers learn more about the effects of plastic pollution on marine life and human health. Combined with data collected on their previous voyage from…
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Is the 2020 Olympics an opportunity for Japan to tackle seafood sustainability?
From tuna to sea urchin, Japanese cuisine is all about seafood. But with fish stocks critically endangered, tourists sampling local delicacies may be harming marine life more than they realize. Following the Olympics’ focus on sustainable food in Rio and London, Japan is under pressure to provide eco-friendly seafood to the huge numbers of visitors…