A FEW days ago, I joined a small group of De La Salle University students and shared thoughts on the state of our coastal communities and the challenges they face under a changing climate. The topic is very timely as we march toward the observance of Earth Day on April 22nd.

One of the questions asked was whether coastal clean-up programs or drives were effective or not. After a deep pause, I started by saying that the ocean is an essential part of our lives and that 70 percent of the earth is covered by water.

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