A beach clean-up campaign took place from 7 am to 9 am yesterday in Ngwe­hsaung, Pathein District, Ayeyawady Region. The campaign was a joint effort between local departments, the Myan­mar Underwater Federation and the Myanmar Dive Centre. The clean-up covered the stretch of beach in Ward 3, near Chithumya Island.

A representative from the Myan­mar Underwater Federation spoke about the importance of ongoing ef­forts to preserve the coastal environ­ment. The goal is to keep the beaches clean, protect the marine ecosystem and ensure sustainable tourism. The clean-up event, now in its sixth year, helps maintain a pollution-free beach for tourists to enjoy a peaceful and clean environment.

Participants took group photos to mark the success of the campaign. Around 120 people including mem­bers from the city administration, local committees, hotel staff, the Myanmar Police Force and volunteers from the Myanmar Underwater Federation and Myanmar Dive Centre participated in the clean-up. They collected plastic waste, coconut husks and other de­bris from the beach. — Ngwehsaung IPRD/KZL