United Nations World Oceans Day

Saving sharks, protecting people, preserving oceans: the story of SharkSafe Barrier

am — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:40 +0000

In the depths of the oceans lives one of the most misunderstood creatures: the shark. From Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” to news of shocking shark attacks, these fascinating animals have been cast as sea villains.

Countries like South Africa and Australia have invested in technologies such as shark nets and drum lines to protect swimmers from attacks. While reducing risks, these methods do significant harm by killing sharks and other marine creatures, including turtles, dolphins and whale calves.

There are, however, alternative solutions to help people and sharks co-exist, and one of them is SharkSafe Barrier.

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Classroom Activity

am — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:11:54 +0000

Hi everyone i am Rajesh Chandra sharing my classroom activity.

I taught my students about “Eco Bricks ” and how these are useful in minimizing single use plastic pollution.
They started collecting plastic wrappers from their classes , homes and their surroundings
More than 300+ eco bricks were made by students .
As a reward Wildlife Institute of india sponsored our trips to The institute And River Ganga Museum.
Our students learned about Aquatic lives , wildlife and various ways we can protect our sea oceans and rivers.
Now we are making art installations for ocean and river awareness using our eco bricks.
Earlier we had 30 students now we have more than 300 students actively working on project eco brick to remove single use plastic from everyone’s life.

View a video about the activity here: https://youtu.be/HYO75Kcl5gI

For more details visit http://rajeshchandraartist.blogspot.com/2023/07/eco-brick-project.html

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Saving whale sharks

am — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:11:36 +0000

Whale sharks are an endangered species due to mainly IUU fishing and marine trafic. This first international scientific mission aims at understanding movements patterns of whale sharks in the Gulf of Guinea.
To improve international collaboration and secure continuity and impact in conserving whale sharks in STP ( developping eco activities in STP in line with the national Blue Economy plan).
To provide a platform for education, learning and training for early career development in STP.
To create a network of secondary schools between participating West African countries such as STP, St Helena and France hospital primary and secondary schools). Their work is shared on www.overtheswell.com
To activate an international MPA / safe corridors between the GoG and St Helena by 2030.

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COBSEA Presents: Combatting #Ghost Gear to Protect Marine Ecosystems

am — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:56:55 +0000

COBSEA (Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia) has taken a significant step forward in addressing the critical issue of ghost gear with the launch of the highly anticipated ghost gear videos.

These educational videos aim to raise awareness about the damaging impact of ghost gear on marine life and ecosystems, providing viewers with practical insights and actionable solutions.

The videos have been translated into 9 languages, including Chinese, English, Filipino,Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Malay, Thai, andVietnamese.

In addition to the ghost gear videos, COBSEA has also hinted at the development of an upcoming Ghost Gear Toolbox. This comprehensive resource will serve as a centralized hub of information to combat ghost gear effectively.

Let’s keep our oceans free from #GhostGear.

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The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate

am — Tue, 30 May 2023 18:25:11 +0000

The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate

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“I am Mother Nature”

am — Fri, 26 May 2023 18:00:34 +0000

Hello,

My name is Jordyn Talucci. I am in 11th grade. And I wrote a children’s book called “I am Mother Nature”, to encourage young children to appreciate nature, find comfort in nature, and protect our Mother Nature. My book is published in paperback, and also on outdoor signage that allows for installation at schools, parks and camps, where I create a Mindfulness Family Nature Walk. I invite children and adults to follow a meditative path through parks, school playgrounds, and on campgrounds. Along the path people read my book, and reflect on all that Mother Nature does for us. And I encourage environmental stewardship, and love for our Mother Nature.

Warmly,

Jordyn Talucci

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EGYPT – NILE RIVER CLEAN UP -Blue Dream Project & Quantyco Journeys.

am — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:42:11 +0000

EGYPT – NILE RIVER CLEAN UP. Blue Dream Project: Natalia Andrea, Enedina Gonzalez, Francesca Larrain, Quantyco Journeys .

While on an expedition down the Nile River via sailboat, Francesca noticed lush, green shorelines littered with plastic pollution, the team decided to take action. The sailboat captain docked along the shoreline near a local village and the team unpacked a few empty garbage bags and gloves and began cleaning the shoreline. Soon after, local villagers joined in the efforts uniting a community keen on environmental conservation. Instead of contributing to the effects of environmental degradation from tourism, we must help mitigate our environmental social footprint by cleaning up our surroundings, educating locals on sustainability, and volunteering for local causes.

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Blue Dream Project- Revitalize The Ocean

am — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:32:39 +0000

As an ocean dweller and advocate, Francesca Larrain went out to educate and illustrate the power of God’s Creation and the freedom of adventuring into Mother Nature’s unknown through creative aerial drone films, this inspired Francesca and her partner Bryce Raley to form Blue Dream Project, a platform that provides ocean literacy and environmental education in the form of filmmaking and outreach. Blue Dream Project displays the natural beauty of our environment and the heartbreaking impacts human carelessness has on its beauty. The goal of the project is to spark a sense of inspiration and responsibility for our generation and generations to come to reverse pollution, fossil fuel burning, and the looming threat of careless coastal real-estate development.

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Aerial Ocean Art

am — Thu, 11 May 2023 22:14:46 +0000

Aerial Photography and aerial art can express what is unseen and create a larger impact for Environmental & Social Causes. Francesca Larrain is a lead filmmaker, artist, social and environmental advocate. She is the founder of the Florida based aerial photography and drone videography called Fran7Films and Blue Dream Project. Blue Dream Project displays the natural beauty the environment and impact through story-telling, cinematography, aerial panoramas, and video/pictures. Aerial film tells stories from a higher perspective, provides insight and clues through a birds-eye view, and uses a broad range of film angles to spread awareness and create a global impact. God’s creation is something our world must cherish and strive toward conserving for the betterment of future generations.

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Climate and ocean education and communication: Practice, ethics and urgency

am — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:48:25 +0000

CfP for a special issue of European Geosciences Union (EGU) journal Geoscience Communication on

Ocean education and communication: Practice, ethics and urgency

Scope

ocean education,
clear & effective communication about the ocean, &
purposeful & timely policy development for the ocean.

Objectives

Constitute a collection of articles in the area of ocean education &/or communication from around the world.
Provide an outlet for authors to share their research, analyses, curriculums, outreach, case studies, actions and pedagogical materials in the ocean.
Advance our thinking and practice in ocean education.
Provide a go-to source for material and inspiration for all those interested in ocean education.

For more information, please go here

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