Canada: Convoy of Evacuees Arrives in Opaskwayak Cree Nation Amid Wildfires

Thousands of people in Manitoba have been forced to evacuate as massive, out-of-control wildfires sweep through the province, prompting a monthlong state of emergency. This video, recorded Wednesday, May 28, shows a convoy of evacuees arriving in the areas surrounding Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), The Pas, and the Rural Municipality of Kelsey.

Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection

STORY: Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ocean Conservation Namibia saving the seals STORYLINE: In aquatic ecosystems, there is a diversity and variety of wildlife. However, in recent times, the use of plastic bags has caused a hazard for wildlife, creating a topic of concern surrounding the safety of marine animals. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) is a private initiative started in 2020 comprising a team of seven volunteers. Their aim is to rescue seals from entanglement caused by ocean rubbish and plastic pollution, particularly discarded fishing lines and ghost nets. The team's daily duties range from rescue patrols, administration, social media management, fundraising, correspondence, maintenance, and educational outreach. OCN has various social media channels, including a YouTube channel with nearly 900,000 subscribers and a TikTok account

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(220716) -- WINDHOEK, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A rescued seal rests at Walvis Bay, Namibia, on June 26, 2022. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) said it rescued 272 seals in the first six months this year along the country's coastline. (OCN/Handout via Xinhua)

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(220716) -- WINDHOEK, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A seal entangled in a discarded fishing net is removed by founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) Naude Dreyer at Walvis Bay, Namibia, on June 26, 2022. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) said it rescued 272 seals in the first six months this year along the country's coastline. (OCN/Handout via Xinhua)