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Environment department advances clean-up of Durban mangrove site

Reported by SAnews South African News

Officials and partner groups assessed cleanup work at a Durban mangrove site, targeting plastic waste and other pollution. The source also describes enforcement against illegal gillnetting and wildlife supported by the site.

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  • Affected location: Durban
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The cleanup addresses pollution at a mangrove site described as supporting aquatic birds, crabs and mudskippers.

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6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Urgency
2/10

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