Divers clean up Abu Dhabi ports
Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) is demonstrating its commitment to protecting the marine environment – its just completed a two day diving campaign to clean up the seabeds of the Emirate’s ports and marinas.
The ‘Dive together to clean our capital ports’ campaign saw divers and volunteers from the government and the private sector taking part.
Abdullah Al Muharrami, deputy CEO, Abu Dhabi terminals said: “The marine environment is one of Abu Dhabi’s key assets and we encourage companies and individuals alike to work together to protect them. This campaign is part of Abu Dhabi Terminals’ commitment to responsibility role towards the marine environment, which is facing unprecedented levels of threats and challenges from pollution, waste, and urban developments.”
Mina Zayed, the Free Port, New Free Port and Mussaffah Port all benefitted from the campign. All waste was disposed of responsibly by the Abu Dhabi centre for Waste Collection.
Participants in the campaign included: Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, UAE Armed Forces, Critical National Infrastructure Authority, Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Port Company, Department of Economic Development, Takatof, ADMA, ADGAS, the Centre of Waste Management Centre, in addition to Emirates Diving Association, Emirates Volunteers Association, GASCO Diving Club, Al Mahara Diving Center, and Al Dhafra Tourist Village.
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