Belize Department of Youth Services awarded Ocean Academy the National Youth Award for Environmentalism. Aquatic Tourism students act as eco-ambassadors as they interpret the island’s ecosystems. The Environmental Club promotes beach cleanups and mangrove restoration projects, and the Gardening Club composts and sells culinary herbs. This is the ninth National Youth Award for Ocean Academy since 2009.
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- Annual National Youth Awards
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- Kayak with Purpose students promote protection of the seahorse colony
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- Mangrove restoration project
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- Culinary herb sales
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- Campus beautification
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- Accepting the award are Kevin, Spenser, Kyra, Whitley, Annabella and Buddy