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