Earth Today | Fish sanctuary gets home on land

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Earth Today | Fish sanctuary gets home on land

AFTER THREE years in operation, the White River Fish Sanctuary (WRFS) will today open the doors to new office space at the mouth of the White River in Ocho Rios, St Ann. “We are very happy to have a physical home in the heart of the White River...

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