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World Service,20 Apr 1999,23 mins

Why Being Beside The Sea Is Good For Us

Health Matters

Available for over a year

The health benefits of being by the sea, including the joy of swimming with dolphins. How the sea is a treasure chest of health benefits, including fish which provides valuable protein and minerals. Oily fish has been proven to prevent heart disease and help those recovering from the disease. Also look at how swimming with dolphins can help people cope with mental illness.

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