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A woman who paddled her outrigger canoe from Florida to Maine to promote ocean conservation was met by a flotilla of small boats as she completed her 2 1/2-month journey on July 20 in the harbor of Camden, Maine.

"This is just the beginning. It's ain't over yet," said Margo Pellegrino, of Medford Lakes, N.J. She said she intends to continue her campaign even though her East Coast journey of nearly 2,000 miles from Miami has ended.

The 40-year-old mother of two set out on her solo coastal venture on May 7 in a 20-foot outrigger canoe that she said was made in China. Following the Intracoastal Waterway and hugging the Atlantic coast, Pellegrino paddled about 40 miles a day and stopped at 74 communities.

Inspired by books she has read on the degradation of the ocean to what she believes is a precarious state, Pellegrino set out to elevate public awareness of such issues as dwindling fish populations, coastal pollution and coastal development. It included some speaking engagements, many interviews with publications -- and even one appearance before the congressional Ocean Caucus.

For details on her trip and to read her blog, visit www.Miami2Maine.com.