Okaloosa County partnered with Force Blue, a group of military veteran divers, to extract marine waste including tires and approximately 12 miles of fishing line from ten artificial reef sites near Destin and Fort Walton Beach. The debris removal effort marks the sixth collaborative cleanup between the county and Force Blue, addressing hazards that endanger marine life like sea turtles.
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