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Recycling Sharks

VPM | By Debbie Mickle
Published July 1, 2021 at 5:51 PM EDT
Updated July 5, 2022
Recycling Sharks comic art
Graphic: Sade Storthz

Episodes | Shark Saver Spotlight

Meet the “Recycling Sharks” Rebecca and Reef and their new dolphin friend Reggie. Learn more about how humans impact their ocean habitat and what we can do to help protect them. “Recycling Sharks” comic adventures were originally released here and on Science Matters Facebook in 2021.

“Recycling Sharks” shark approved topics:

  • Recycle

  • Reduce

  • Reuse

  • Community Involvement

  • Eat Sustainably

  • Use Reef Safe Sunscreen

  • New Outlook

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