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Nicholas Casey, 6, at the educational games area
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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
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Swim for Clean Seas was founded in 2018 to raise awareness about ocean pollution
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Different swim laps were organised, for amateurs to seasoned swimmers
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The event was attended by people of all ages
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Swimmers aged eight and above took part in the event
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Ella Klohnova, left, and Amelly Duran, both 13, joined in the swim contest
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Families took part in the event together, such as this father-son duo, Nick, left, and Sebastian Hayman
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Entire families turned up to enjoy the event
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Medals were handed out to those taking part in the swin
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Participants were given a sustainable gift bag that includes a cap, a bag and a t-shirt
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There were also educational games, courtesy of The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre
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Nicholas Casey, 6, at the educational games area
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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
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Swim for Clean Seas was founded in 2018 to raise awareness about ocean pollution
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Different swim laps were organised, for amateurs to seasoned swimmers
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The event was attended by people of all ages
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y4JX2XHP35FAROXA7SYQ4L26OI.jpg?smart=true&auth=69c9537f9a06b4f7b47aeaf7cf67c0911aae672bbeea208d625582351fba4912&width=400&height=225)
Swimmers aged eight and above took part in the event
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Ella Klohnova, left, and Amelly Duran, both 13, joined in the swim contest
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Families took part in the event together, such as this father-son duo, Nick, left, and Sebastian Hayman
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Entire families turned up to enjoy the event
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Medals were handed out to those taking part in the swin
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Participants were given a sustainable gift bag that includes a cap, a bag and a t-shirt
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There were also educational games, courtesy of The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre
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Nicholas Casey, 6, at the educational games area
Families take the plunge in annual Swim for Clean Seas in Abu Dhabi
Founded in 2018, the initiative aims to raise awareness about ocean pollution
One Carlo Diaz
21 April, 2024
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