![Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 2, 2019. Aubu Dhabi Ports trip on a ship that collects tons of floating sea debris.-- Styrofoam and assorted plastics scooped by the port patrol.
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Styrofoam and assorted plastics were removed by a patrol of the Abu Dhabi Ports during a clean-up drive. Victor Besa/The National
Styrofoam and assorted plastics were removed by a patrol of the Abu Dhabi Ports during a clean-up drive. Victor Besa/The National
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