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. “The beach is closed because sewage flows in the Tijuana River are exceptionally high.”Imperial Beach is actively trying to address the issue, but the problem spans across the border into Mexico, and despite its best efforts, the high levels of pollution and unpleasant smells from the pollution continue on the beach.

“The City of Imperial Beach is engaged in continuous advocacy at every level of government, including requests to fund immediate solutions and petitions for declarations of emergency from the Governor of California and President of the United States,” the Imperial Beach said in its February statement. “Unfortunately, all requests for a declaration of emergency have been denied.”A declaration of emergency would make it easier for Imperial Beach to access emergency funding and work on infrastructure projects that could ease the flow of pollution from Mexico into thearea. The city encourages residents to file official complaints about the odor and air quality problems—the formal reports serve as an official record of the scope of the problem at Imperial Beach.

“Everyone deserves to enjoy a fun day at the beach without worrying about getting sick from exposure to pollution,” the SurfRider organization said in itsOther hotspots that made the list this year include places like Windmill Beach in Sag Harbor, New York; Ballard Park in Melbourne, Florida; and Kahaluu on Oahu in Hawaii. Using the information they've gathered the Surfrider Foundation works to protect clean water for all by advocating at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Imagine an animal that seems to be assembled from various other creatures: it has large eyes, the round body of a rabbit, a rodent’s pointed snout, tiny pig-like hooves, and even fangs like those of a saber-toothed tiger. This strange mashup is the chevrotain, a quirky animal that continues to puzzle scientists with its unusual combination of features. As you can seePenguin feathers are incredibly advanced. They have

, which means that they can repel ice and prevent the accumulation of surface ice. It makes it easier for them to jump in and out of freezing water without getting icy patches on their body. Penguins molt their old feathers every 2–5 weeks, so they always have the best protection. In addition to their super feathers, penguins also have a gland near the base of their tail that. That’s why penguins often turn backward and peck near that area with their beaks. They’re getting more oil to spread onto their wings.

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