Mugincual celebrates World Oceans Day with community clean-up and awareness

Mugincual District in Nampula Province demonstrated its commitment to environmental preservation by observing World Oceans Day on June 8, 2025. The district held a series of events to highlight the importance of ocean conservation.

From 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Macupe Beach was the focal point of the celebrations, presided over by District Administrator João Bento Zampula. The ceremony featured a beach clean-up and a public rally. During the rally, Administrator Zampula urged residents to refrain from dumping solid waste into the sea or along the coastline, to avoid open defecation, and to stop using harmful fishing practices.

"Harmful fishing practices" specifically refer to the use of mosquito nets and other unauthorized fishing gear, which are prohibited by competent authorities. The Administrator actively participated in the clean-up alongside community members and maritime authorities.

Beach inspectors were also present, contributing to the clean-up efforts and conducting a lecture on the general importance of the ocean. The event was well-received by the local population.

During the June 8 ceremony in Mugincual, district authorities assured the community that they would continue to honor and celebrate World Oceans Day annually. BP