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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi joined forces with GEMS Education to bring together 42 schools to actively participate in a community clean-up initiative.
This project aims to raise awareness and educate the public about single-use plastic pollution and its negative impact on marine life.
Each participating class was encouraged to submit videos of students cleaning up their local communities. The winning classroom was awarded a trip to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and their video was displayed on the park’s large screens, amplifying the message of environmental responsibility to a bigger audience.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will display a blue whale sculpture created using recycled plastic by the collective effort of students and teachers from Dubai’s GEMS Legacy School.
It is worth noting that it took over 800 hours of work to turn discarded plastic into this creative tribute to marine life, which measures 18 metres in length. Crafted from 8,000 plastic bottles and 1,000 plastic bags, this limited-time-only installation's size is close to that of a real-life blue whale, which typically range from 21 to 24 metres.
Abu Dhabi General Manager at SeaWorld Yas Island, Thomas Kaferle, said: “SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is honoured to join forces with GEMS Education to champion a sustainable future for our planet. By promoting responsible practices and engaging the community, we aim to ensure that our ocean and marine life continue to thrive for generations to come.”
CEO/Principal of GEMS Legacy School, Dubai and Executive Leader – Climate Change of GEMS Education,
Asha Alexander, said: “I am thrilled to see the whale artifact finding its place at SeaWorld, Abu Dhabi. It stands as a powerful symbol of the collaborative efforts of GEMS Education staff and students in raising awareness about plastic pollution. Together, we're making a meaningful impact and inspiring others to join us in safeguarding our oceans and marine life.”
.@SeaWorldAD has collaborated with school operator GEMS Education to launch a community clean-up initiative, featuring participation from 42 schools to raise awareness, and reduce the impact, of plastic pollution on marine life. pic.twitter.com/oXXQqz2hTd
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 4, 2024
