UN agencies head up new $115 million push for cleaner, healthier oceans

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and four partner agencies have been tasked with leading a new push to help countries curb the land-based pollution of coastal areas and shorelines.

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UN agencies head up new $115 million push for cleaner, healthier oceans

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