Swim for Clean Seas 2024 in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • The annual Swim for Clean Seas at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi took place on Sunday morning. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    The annual Swim for Clean Seas at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi took place on Sunday morning. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Swim for Clean Seas was founded in 2018 to raise awareness about ocean pollution
    Swim for Clean Seas was founded in 2018 to raise awareness about ocean pollution
  • Different swim laps were organised, for amateurs to seasoned swimmers
    Different swim laps were organised, for amateurs to seasoned swimmers
  • The event was attended by people of all ages
    The event was attended by people of all ages
  • Swimmers aged eight and above took part in the event
    Swimmers aged eight and above took part in the event
  • Ella Klohnova, left, and Amelly Duran, both 13, joined in the swim contest
    Ella Klohnova, left, and Amelly Duran, both 13, joined in the swim contest
  • Families took part in the event together, such as this father-son duo, Nick, left, and Sebastian Hayman
    Families took part in the event together, such as this father-son duo, Nick, left, and Sebastian Hayman
  • Entire families turned up to enjoy the event
    Entire families turned up to enjoy the event
  • Medals were handed out to those taking part in the swin
    Medals were handed out to those taking part in the swin
  • Participants were given a sustainable gift bag that includes a cap, a bag and a t-shirt
    Participants were given a sustainable gift bag that includes a cap, a bag and a t-shirt
  • There were also educational games, courtesy of The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre
    There were also educational games, courtesy of The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre
  • Nicholas Casey, 6, at the educational games area
    Nicholas Casey, 6, at the educational games area