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Visakhapatnam Zoo to organise coastal cleanup on World Ocean Day

On the occasion of World Ocean Day, observed on 8 June every year, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP), Visakhapatnam, is organising a coastal cleanup program. The initiative aims at raising awareness about the importance of protecting oceans and marine ecosystems.

The event will happen on Thursday, 8 June 2023. Those willing to partake in the coastal cleanup are requested by the IGZP officials to gather at the beach road gate of the Visakhapatnam Zoo by 6:00 am. Participants will receive instructions and necessary equipment for the cleanup.

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Certificates of participation will be provided to all attendees as a token of appreciation for their contribution to this significant cause. To register for the coastal cleanup event or any further inquiries, contact Ch Ramana, IGZP PRO, at +91 9441130894 or Assistant Curator at +91 7893632900.

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