Florida’s pristine waters are like a beating heart, interconnected and vital to our ways of life. They serve many critical functions, foster diverse habitats for aquatic life and provide exceptional recreational activities. But what are we doing to help?
Pollution is not just a concern for our lands. Litter and debris significantly contaminate our waterbodies and destroy our underwater ecosystems; further impacting the health of our interconnected community.
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