Divers gathered in Abu Dhabi to clean up the waters of Abu Dhabi’s Free Port, the New Free Port, the nearby Fisherman’s Port, Zayed Port and Das Island in an attempt to break the record for the world’s largest underwater clean-up.
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The effort, which took place in the space of 24 hours, started in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Antonie Robertson/The National -
The goal, said organisers, was to secure the participation of 250 certified divers by Thursday morning as they claimed this would be a new world record. Antonie Robertson/The National -
The clean-up also aimed to raise awareness of the negative impact of underwater debris. Antonie Robertson/The National -
By midday Wednesday, 214 volunteers had already registered. Antonie Robertson/The National -
Many of those taking part were UAE nationals. Antonie Robertson/The National
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