The first QR code was installed on 25 January at Arpoador, the massive boulder anchoring the end of Ipanema beach.

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At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet is a spectacular, swirling melange of clear water and dazzling white sand.

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The students plan to work with Beach Buddies until the end of the summer term at various venues across the island for a monthly beach cleaning project.

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