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Maltese and Gozitan beaches get their Blue Flag for COVID compliance
11 beaches in Malta and Gozo have been awarded the Blue Flag
12 May 2021, 3:33pm
by MaltaToday Staff
11 beaches in Malta and Gozo have been awarded the Blue Flag ecolabel by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) International Blue Flag Jury in Copenhagen.
The International Jury took into consideration the COVID pandemic and the restrictions on many of the Blue Flag beaches across the world last year. In some specific countries the Blue Flag granted dispensation cases aligned with the non-compliances due to the pandemic.
Malta and Gozo followed these restriction in a good manner keeping in mind the safety of beach users in mind. This was to be commended, the jury said.
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Quinte West’s Trent Port Marina has been awarded the blue flag designation as one of the top 10 marinas also recognized in Canada meeting or exceeding strict standards to protect the marine environment.
Mark Mattson, president and waterkeeper of Swim Drink Fish, said the recognition was given along with 23 beaches across the country.
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Trent Port Marina is the only marine facility in Quinte to receive the designation.
“A Blue Flag is recognized around the world as a symbol for accessible, sustainable beaches and marinas. With people staying close to home, people are looking for places to connect with the water. We are thrilled to highlight the best beaches and marinas Canada has to offer,” said Mattson.
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