Buy locally made souvenirs,
crafts, and gifts
Check the ingredients in your
sunscreen
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Today, the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium works
with visitors and community
members to make sure
wildlife is protected with
beach clean-ups and other
environmentally friendly
practices.
The Ocean Allies Project is a
conservation plan designed
to help Clearwater become
more ocean-friendly and
environmentally conscious.
Ocean Allies inspires the
community and encourages
that even the most simple
switches can make a
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restaurants and cafes in
Clearwater that are Ocean
Allies use sustainable utensils,
recycle or compost leftovers,
use animal friendly outside
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sustainability.
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the local wildlife and
community, Moccasin Lake
Nature Park in Clearwater is a
51-acre nature preserve and
home to several injured birds
of prey. Head to the park for
classes, meetings and even
volunteer opportunities.
Visitors can help Clearwater
continue on its path to ocean
friendly beaches by picking
up trash, volunteering for
cleanups and spreading the
word of Ocean Allies.
Traveling responsibly is about
making smarter choices.
National Geographic Traveler suggests
visitors buy local. They state, “Locally
made crafts and souvenirs are not always
cheaper, but purchasing them ensures
your contribution to the economy will
have a more direct and positive impact.”
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goods is at the Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily
Festival on Clearwater Beach. This festival
operates 364 days a year from two hours
before until two hours after sunset,
weather permitting. The nightly sunset
celebration features artisans, crafters,
street performers, and Clearwater’s world
famous Pier 60 sunsets.
Coastal Living says you should read the
label on your sunscreen. “Many major
sunscreen brands contain a chemical
called oxybenzone (among others)
that’s proven to be harmful to coral
reefs and marine life.” They quote Brian
Hutchinson, vice president of outreach
for the Oceanic Society as saying,
“These chemicals, which are common in
sunscreens, are known to accelerate coral
bleaching even at small amounts and are
therefore in a growing number of places
in the United States and worldwide.”
Instead, look for natural ingredients like
zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.