WHO
WHAT
PROGRAMMES
Oceans Family Foundation are proud to support these programmes
OCEANS WITHOUT
BORDERS
&Beyond’s Oceans Without Borders initiative, in partnership with Africa Foundation, expands their longstanding dedication to land and wildlife conservation to include the much needed protection and preservation of our oceans.
A PLASTIC
PLANET
A Plastic Planet is a goal campaign organisation . It was founded to ignite and inspire the world to turn off the plastic tap. We want to dramatically REDUCE the use of indestructible plastic that is destroying our oceans, our soils, our air and the health of future generations.
WORLDRISE
Worldrise is a non-profit organisation founded by young professionals able to create projects that unite environmental protection, creativity, and education.
CONNECT
WORLDRISE 🌊
In collaboration with Fastweb, @worldrise_onlus have launched an education, awareness and scientific research project named SEATY.
The goal is to protect stretches of coast through the establishment of local marine conservation areas.
The pilot project, part of Worldrise’s 30x30 Campaign to protect at least 30% of the Italian seas by 2030, is taking place in Golfo Aranci (SS), Sardinia, through activities both inside and outside the water, with a nature-positive approach capable of having a positive impact on the environment, allowing the resilience and regeneration of marine ecosystems.
#oceanfamilyfoundation #worldrise #30x30 #oceanprotection #marinebiology #marineprotectedarea #mpa #conservation
TRIANGLE OF CORALS 🪸
A wonderful treasure of 6 million km2 is hidden between the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean…the Triangle of Corals!
🐡 Hosting 76% of the world's marine species, it is considered one of the most important marine biodiversity hotspots globally. Its waters bathe the coasts of six different nations: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands.
✨ A real treasure chest, to be preserved and protected, for their biological, economic and social importance.
However, its origin is uncertain: the large number of species, the shallow depth and its position make scientists argue, projecting them towards 3 different theories.
👉🏼 Do you want to know more? Head to @worldrise_onlus
#oceanfamilyfoundation #worldrise #coral #ocean #oceanconservation #savetheocean #seatymagazine #togetherwerise
WORLD REFILL DAY 🥤
#WorldRefillDay is a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste.
Now is the time to join the refill and reuse revolution and help make single-use plastic a thing of the past.
By choosing to reuse, we’re saving millions of pieces of plastic and sending a message to the rest of the world that the solutions to plastic pollution and the climate crisis are there – and together we can keep our environment, oceans, cities and communities plastic-free for the future.
#trashhero #oceanfamilyfoundation #refill #refillrevolution #recycle #reuse #plasticfree #eco #ecofriendly
WET WIPE SALES 🛑
The majority of the 11 billion wet wipes sold in the UK every year contain plastic.
@bootsuk have pledged to stop selling wet wipes by the end of the year 👏🏼 . Head to @aplasticplanet to read the full article
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/boots-plastic-wet-wipes-b2059989.html @the.independent #oceanfamilyfoundation
NFT AUCTION 🔨
World-leading studio Winch Design has designed a limited run of NFTs, which will be auctioned by @boatinternational to aid an ocean conservation initiative. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a truly altruistic NFT that is the first of its kind from the only NFT series released by the famous studio to date. The proceeds from the sale of the NFTs will be split equally between @oceanswithoutborders and @yachtsforscience
@oceanswithoutborders is a unique collaboration between @andbeyondtravel and @africa_found which is dedicated to marine conservation and community development in Africa, South Asia and South America.
Nekton was founded by @boatinternational , Nekton and @oceanfamilyfoundation with supporting partners EYOS and Arksen, aims to match the owners of private yachts, who are prepared to offer space on their vessel to scientists undertaking crucial ocean research.
Head to 👉🏼https://opensea.io/collection/winch-design-message-in-a-bottle to participate #oceantalks #boatinternational #oceanfamilyfoundation
ECO DESIGN 🖊
The 10 Commandments of eco-design
The Water Revolution Foundation (WRF) is on a mission to make sure the design and construction of superyachts are as ocean-friendly as possible.
The organisation’s executive chairman, Robert Van Tol, shares his insights on how that can be achieved, from using recycled materials to demanding more sustainable solutions from suppliers. Don’t miss his 10 commandments of eco-design and construction, which everyone in the superyacht supply chain should heed.
Head to 👉🏼 https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/ocean-talks/sustainable-yacht-design-by-water-revolution
#oceantalks #boatinternational #oceanfamilyfoundation
OUR PLASTIC PLANET ♻️
The global pandemic has accelerated ocean pollution, with masks, gel dispensers and PPE adding to the already overbearing amount of plastic debris.
Frederikke Magnussen, Co-Founder of @aplasticplanet and Ambassador Peter Thompson, UN Special Envoy for the Ocean, answer all your plastic queries, talk about the latest plastic solutions and look ahead to the UN Global Treaty on Plastic.
👀 more: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/ocean-talks/ocean-talks-peter-thompson
#oceantalks #boatinternational #oceanfamilyfoundation
OCEAN TALKS DAY 2 🌊
When four young women of colour who worked in shark science met online, they had no idea where their casual conversation would lead. Two years later and their charity, Minorities in Shark Science (MISS), has gathered over 400 members worldwide, as well as a 2022 Ocean Award.
Carlee Jackson, MISS’s Director of Communications, talks to @boatinternational about their journey so far, and why she hopes that MISS will ensure that young gender minorities of colour who are interested in science will never feel as isolated as she once did.
🎧: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xfiFtvUBwj2UWq37Z22Ck?si=a8f8c721f22c4b2a #oceantalks #boatinternational #oceanfamilyfoundation
SYLVIA EARLE 📻
Join @boatinternational today at 11am for The big interview with Sylvia Earle @natgeo explorer-in-residence since 1998, Sylvia Earle has earned herself the moniker "Her Deepness".
In an exclusive interview the legendary American marine biologist talks to @boatinternational about why we must act to save the oceans now and her vision for how the yachting community can be involved.
🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-boat-interview-dr-sylvia-earle/id1525213828?i=1000565623934
#oceantalks #boatinternational #oceanfamilyfoundation
OCEAN TALKS 2022 🌊
This year’s #OceanTalks three-day event is taking place on the 8th - 10th June!
We are proud sponsors of this event which is hosted by @boatinternational 👏🏼
This year, we will hear from the real trailblazers of the industry through a series of ocean-saving stories, including podcasts, videos, and an exclusive live auction.
Tomorrow’s line up:
WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE
11am - The big interview with Sylvia Earle National Geographic explorer-in-residence since 1998, Sylvia Earle has earned herself the moniker "Her Deepness". In an exclusive interview the legendary American marine biologist talks to @boatinternational about why we must act to save the oceans now and her vision for how the yachting community can be involved.
The podcast will be availble to listen to on @apple Apple and @spotify
1pm - Meet six scientists searching for superyachts
From discussing the day's dives around the dinner table to training your crew to collect data, there are numerous ways that scientists can help you enhance the use of your yacht.
In this exclusive video series, leading scientists reveal crucial research projects that urgently need access to the sea. Find out what they need and where they're hoping to go, as well as what their work focuses on and why it really matters.
Head to @boatinternational to tune in!
#oceantalks #oceantalks2022 #boatinternational #oceanfamilyfoundation
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 🌍
Today we celebrate #worldenvironmentday This years theme is ‘Only One Earth’. The idea behind this is to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.
It calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet. #oceanfamilyfoundation
📸 @mitty
TEXTILE POLLUTION ♻️
Textile dyeing and finishing causes 20% of the worlds water pollution.
Water is used throughout clothing production, including the growth of crops such as cotton and in the weaving, manufacturing, washing, and dying process. @aplasticplanet are 🔊 out, educating consumers to understand how their habits have a direct impact on the environment. #oceanfamilyfoundation #aplasticplanet
REEF SAFE SPF🧴
One common chemical in sunscreen can have devastating effects on coral reefs. Now, scientists know why.
Sea anemones, which are closely related to corals, and mushroom coral can turn oxybenzone — a chemical that protects people against ultraviolet light — into a deadly toxin that’s activated by light. The good news is that algae living alongside the creatures can soak up the toxin and blunt its damage.
But that also means that bleached coral reefs lacking algae may be more vulnerable to death. Heat-stressed corals and anemones can eject helpful algae that provide oxygen and remove waste products, which turns reefs white. Such bleaching is becoming more common as a result of climate change.
As we are now embracing the summer it's time to invest in reef-safe sunscreens! #oceanfamilyfoundation
WORLDRISE 🌊
On June 8 -10th @worldrise_onlus are hosting the first edition of FESTIVALMAR, a three days festival dedicated to marine science, art, culture and music in Milan.
The event aims to bring awareness of the fragility of our ocean whilst educating and involving younger and older generations alike in ways we can work together to protect our planet.
Register now 👉🏼 https://worldrise.org/festivalmar/ #oceanfamilyfoundation #worldrise
GREAT MIGRATION 🦈
New research reveals great white 🦈 are having to adapt due to major changes caused by humans, as anthropogenic emissions push up temperatures and warm oceans.
A new study into “unprecedented” sightings of juvenile great white sharks at the northern end of Monterey Bay, south of San Francisco on the Pacific coast indicates a significant northward expansion in the young sharks’ range - about 600km (370 miles) northwards since 2014.
This range shift indicates the young sharks are being subjected to a loss of suitable thermal habitat as water temperatures within their preferred temperature range are becoming harder to find. #oceanfamilyfoundation
These sharks - by venturing into territory where they have not historically been found - are telling us how the ocean is being affected by climate change.
Though the northwards expansion of the great whites may not have come as a complete surprise, the relatively rapid shift in the sharks’ habits means that now is the time to address our emissions.
We need to act on climate change and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. #oceanfamilyfoundation
📸 @euanart
UKSA
@uksasailing has been awarded a maritime grant from the TK Foundation worth over £600,000 👏🏼
The funding will enable UKSA to welcome 77 teenagers onto its Sea Change Foundation Programme each year. This week-long residential course gives them an introduction to the water and informs them how to progress into the maritime industry.
Alongside this, the grant will increase the percentage of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who can access the UKSA Superyacht Cadetship. #oceanfamilyfoundation #uksa
