PROJECT AWARE NEWS FLASH JUNE 2014 #OurOcean2014 Marine pollution is a key topic of discussion during the International Ocean Conference “Our Ocean” at the U.S. Capitol this week. Project AWARE is there among lawmakers, advocates and experts to elevate the issue of marine debris. Calling all divers: please join the conversation to help highlight the underwater perspective and rally support for global solutions. Read More:- projectaware.org/update/ourocean2014-conference-elevating-pollution-solutions-us-capitol An Ocean of Inspiration Finathon fundraiser, Gene Giraudeau, has done it! She became the first person to swim between the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, Thailand, for a total distance of 36km 33m. That’s 13 hours and 23 minutes of swimming in the name of shark protection. What will happen next in the race to end finning? Support 15 year old Jarret Voorhies in his first “Winning to End Finning” go kart race. Read More:- e-activist/ea-campaign/broadcast.response.do?ea.url.id=244554&ea.campaigner.email=J0xzpydy9fAvsNoGW6Ge8tgaNZlgnhr%2F8A0vj60zZDM=&ea_broadcast_target_id=0 Protecting Giant Mantas in Peru Do you know that being a good eco tourist and responsible diver can support some of the world’s most threatened animals? Together with Planeta Oceano, a Peruvian non-profit, we’re empowering alternative livelihoods for artisanal fishermen and offering ecotourism opportunities to protect manta rays in Peru. Follow the Journey:- projectaware.org/diver/planeta-oceano#blogs Tip #3: Take Only Pictures - Leave Only Bubbles Tip #4: Protect Underwater Life It goes without saying that each and every tip from Project AWARE’s 10 Tips for Divers is chock-full of ways to help protect the ocean. But sometimes the actions you don’t take can be just as powerful as those you do. Check out Tip #4 and sign the 10 Tips for Divers Pledge today. Read More :- projectaware.org/project/10Tips
Posted on: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:19:23 +0000