WHO
WHAT
OCEAN TALKS
Ocean Talks 2023 in its sixth year! Juneβs live event on 8th June in London is returning as a face-to-face integrated day of meaningful conversation and inspirational talks, three world-renowned speakers along with exhibitors showcasing initiatives, projects and products focused on marine conservation
Ocean Family Foundation is thrilled to be sponsoring this yearβs event once again, bringing together the super yacht industry and the world of marine conservation for this important opportunity to connect, inspire and innovate.
Ocean Talks 2023
5pm – 8pm
Speakers from 6.30pm
The Magazine, Serpentine North Gallery, London
For more information, please contactΒ events@boatinternationalmedia.comΒ or follow the hashtag #OceanTalks.
BEACH BIN & BAG
VRIPAK
Annually, there are over seven billion tons of debris deposited on beaches around the world. The pollution of beaches negatively impacts the natural balance of costal ecosystems and the health of our oceans.
Plastic contributes to the bulk of the tons of discarded rubbish and washed-up debris. Reducing this pollution through beach clean-ups significantly helps allow our important coastal ecosystems to exist and thrive.
Inspired and actively engaged, Ocean Family Foundation has partnered with North Sails, the global leader in sailmaking, and Vripack, the innovative yacht design studio, to develop waste bins and bags from reclaimed sails specifically for beach cleanups.
Ocean Family Foundation, North Sails and Vripack actively promote beach cleanups among yacht owners and crew and with the Beach Bin And Bag initiative we heighten awareness of the amount of plastic waste on our shores that we can easily pick up and remove before it enters the ocean and our marine systems.
With this simple approach take the pledge here https://vripack.com/new-wave/beach-bin-and-bagΒ to receive the bags and be part of the solution!
BEACH CLEAN UPS WORLD WIDE
PROGRAMMES
Oceans Family Foundation are proud to support these programmes
OCEANS WITHOUT
BORDERS
&Beyondβs 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
CHAPTER STORIES π€©
@trashheroworld bringing together volunteers whoβs energy, hard work and enthusiasm comes together to help reduce single-waste plastic at festivals πͺπΌ
#trashhero #plasticpollution #volunteer #togetherwecan #singleuseplastic #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 18
CHAPTER STORIES π€©
@trashheroworld bringing together volunteers whoβs energy, hard work and enthusiasm comes together to help reduce single-waste plastic at festivals πͺπΌ
#trashhero #plasticpollution #volunteer #togetherwecan #singleuseplastic #oceanfamilyfoundation
CORAL REEF RESTORATION πͺΈ
@coralgardeners bringing life back to precious coral reef environments. Itβs not to late to act, restore and repopulate these precious ecosystems.
#coral #coralgardeners #coralreef #coralreefrestoration #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Sep 11
CORAL REEF RESTORATION πͺΈ
@coralgardeners bringing life back to precious coral reef environments. Itβs not to late to act, restore and repopulate these precious ecosystems.
#coral #coralgardeners #coralreef #coralreefrestoration #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
OCTOPUS π
Captured by the talented @mitty - As her eyes scanned the colorful reef of St. Lucia she spotted the shape and texture of the coral below and couldn`t shake the feeling that somehow it was also studying her back.
Just as she was about to dismiss the strange thought and move on, there was the tiniest flicker of movement and with that, the illusion was shattered. @mitty was looking into the eyes of an octopus!
These clever little shapeshifters are almost impossible to detect when they`re in hiding or, in this case, waiting for unsuspecting prey to drift past.
#myoctopusteacher #octopus #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #sealegacy
Sep 7
OCTOPUS π
Captured by the talented @mitty - As her eyes scanned the colorful reef of St. Lucia she spotted the shape and texture of the coral below and couldn`t shake the feeling that somehow it was also studying her back.
Just as she was about to dismiss the strange thought and move on, there was the tiniest flicker of movement and with that, the illusion was shattered. @mitty was looking into the eyes of an octopus!
These clever little shapeshifters are almost impossible to detect when they`re in hiding or, in this case, waiting for unsuspecting prey to drift past.
#myoctopusteacher #octopus #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation #sealegacy
OCEANS WITHOUT BORDERS πΊοΈ
Meet Gilda Da Madelena Luis; a valued member of theΒ @oceanswithoutborders Benguerra Island Community & Conservation marine rangers, Mozambique.
Gilda`s motivation to apply for this position was inspired by another woman who had made a similar career choice. She believes that βthe more young women we can engage with on the importance of conservation, and the options of this as a career, the better.β She has taken to her diverse role and responsibilities like the proverbial duck to water. As she grows from strength to strength, she looks forward to empowering other young women with a voice in conservation.
#oceanswithoutborders #opportunity #impact #oceanconservation #femaleempowerment #marinerangers #conservation #mozambique #oceanfamilyfoundation
Aug 30
OCEANS WITHOUT BORDERS πΊοΈ
Meet Gilda Da Madelena Luis; a valued member of theΒ @oceanswithoutborders Benguerra Island Community & Conservation marine rangers, Mozambique.
Gilda`s motivation to apply for this position was inspired by another woman who had made a similar career choice. She believes that βthe more young women we can engage with on the importance of conservation, and the options of this as a career, the better.β She has taken to her diverse role and responsibilities like the proverbial duck to water. As she grows from strength to strength, she looks forward to empowering other young women with a voice in conservation.
#oceanswithoutborders #opportunity #impact #oceanconservation #femaleempowerment #marinerangers #conservation #mozambique #oceanfamilyfoundation
TRASH HEROπ¦Έπ½ββοΈ
@trashheroworld impact report from December 2013 - June 2023:
πΉ116 active chapters in 15 countries
πΈ19,534 cleanups
πΉ490,138 volunteers, of which 127,955 were under
2,388,746 kgs of trash collected
πΈ106,848 bottles sold, saving 38,999,520 single-use plastic bottles and reducing 2030 tonnes of CO2 emissions
πΉ473 partners in their refill network
πΈ29,870 bags sold, saving 10,902,550 single-use plastic bags
Thank you to every single @trashheroworld volunteer who has been part of the movement and helped Trash Hero have such a fantastic impact worldwide! ππΌ
@trashhero.thailand @trashheromalaysia @trashheromyanmar @wearetrashherosingapore @trashherodanang @trashherosophyii @trashherooita @trashheroczechrepublic @trashheroswitzerland @trashherowroclaw @trashheroserbia @trash_hero_amsterdam @trashherotuttlingen @trashherokuwait
#impact #ourimpact #beachclean #plasticpollution #volunteers #trashhero #trashheroworld #cleanup #reuse #refill #saynotosingleuse #volunteermovement #oceanfamilyfoundation
Aug 24
TRASH HEROπ¦Έπ½ββοΈ
@trashheroworld impact report from December 2013 - June 2023:
πΉ116 active chapters in 15 countries
πΈ19,534 cleanups
πΉ490,138 volunteers, of which 127,955 were under
2,388,746 kgs of trash collected
πΈ106,848 bottles sold, saving 38,999,520 single-use plastic bottles and reducing 2030 tonnes of CO2 emissions
πΉ473 partners in their refill network
πΈ29,870 bags sold, saving 10,902,550 single-use plastic bags
Thank you to every single @trashheroworld volunteer who has been part of the movement and helped Trash Hero have such a fantastic impact worldwide! ππΌ
@trashhero.thailand @trashheromalaysia @trashheromyanmar @wearetrashherosingapore @trashherodanang @trashherosophyii @trashherooita @trashheroczechrepublic @trashheroswitzerland @trashherowroclaw @trashheroserbia @trash_hero_amsterdam @trashherotuttlingen @trashherokuwait
#impact #ourimpact #beachclean #plasticpollution #volunteers #trashhero #trashheroworld #cleanup #reuse #refill #saynotosingleuse #volunteermovement #oceanfamilyfoundation
UKSA β΅οΈ
Ready for some seriously rewarding fun? @uksasailing are looking for fun-loving people to join their team.
For more information head to @uksasailing
#UKSA #watersports #oceanconservation #marinelife #marinejobs #oceanfamilyfoundation #isleofwight
Aug 21
UKSA β΅οΈ
Ready for some seriously rewarding fun? @uksasailing are looking for fun-loving people to join their team.
For more information head to @uksasailing
#UKSA #watersports #oceanconservation #marinelife #marinejobs #oceanfamilyfoundation #isleofwight
BERMUDA π§π²
Are you planning to stop in Bermuda this year?
Lead Marine Researcher, Struan R. Smith, Ph.D., from the Natural History Museum Bermuda Aquarium, is seeking 1-2 days on a vessel to collect sargasso samples and plastic debris.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn and experience real-life sample collection from a world-renowned biologist!
@yachtsforscience is on the lookout for vessels in the Bermuda area that could assist in taking 2-3 marine researchers out to conduct sampling of the Sargassum community, associated plastic marine debris, and make seabird and marine mammal observations around Bermuda.
If you are able to contribute to marine conservation and protecting our precious oceans please π§ rosie@yachtsforscience.com
#MarineResearch #Bermuda #SargassoSamples #ProtectOurOceans #MarineLifeObservation
#SustainableLiving #OceanConservation #ResearchOpportunity #MarineBiologist
#oceanfamilyfoundation
Aug 12
BERMUDA π§π²
Are you planning to stop in Bermuda this year?
Lead Marine Researcher, Struan R. Smith, Ph.D., from the Natural History Museum Bermuda Aquarium, is seeking 1-2 days on a vessel to collect sargasso samples and plastic debris.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn and experience real-life sample collection from a world-renowned biologist!
@yachtsforscience is on the lookout for vessels in the Bermuda area that could assist in taking 2-3 marine researchers out to conduct sampling of the Sargassum community, associated plastic marine debris, and make seabird and marine mammal observations around Bermuda.
If you are able to contribute to marine conservation and protecting our precious oceans please π§ rosie@yachtsforscience.com
#MarineResearch #Bermuda #SargassoSamples #ProtectOurOceans #MarineLifeObservation
#SustainableLiving #OceanConservation #ResearchOpportunity #MarineBiologist
#oceanfamilyfoundation
PLASTIC FREE π
In anticipation of Earth Overshoot Day 2023 taking place tomorrow, @createplasticfree will be broadcasting a powerful message of hope and possibility, calling on the creative industry to design differently.
Earth Overshoot Day falls on 2nd of August and marks the day in the year where we have used up all the natural resources that the earth can replenish in a year. In other words, from this day forward, we`re borrowing natural resources that is not ours.
The campaign is a reminder that the solutions are already here.
#earthovershootday #aplasticplant #createplasticfree #oceanfamilyfoundation #naturalresources #innovation #create #imagine #design #greendesign
Aug 1
PLASTIC FREE π
In anticipation of Earth Overshoot Day 2023 taking place tomorrow, @createplasticfree will be broadcasting a powerful message of hope and possibility, calling on the creative industry to design differently.
Earth Overshoot Day falls on 2nd of August and marks the day in the year where we have used up all the natural resources that the earth can replenish in a year. In other words, from this day forward, we`re borrowing natural resources that is not ours.
The campaign is a reminder that the solutions are already here.
#earthovershootday #aplasticplant #createplasticfree #oceanfamilyfoundation #naturalresources #innovation #create #imagine #design #greendesign
SAVE THE MED π
@savethemedfoundation are very excited about being back at sea!
The #Changemakers expedition is in full swing.
To ensure the team are safe at all times,
@medicalsupportoffshore have generously provided them with First Aid Kits, Oxybox and free access to satellite support.
While they hope to never need to use any of it, it`s wonderful to know that MSOS have got their back and we can`t thank them enough!
#savethemed #changemakers #marinebiology #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jul 28
SAVE THE MED π
@savethemedfoundation are very excited about being back at sea!
The #Changemakers expedition is in full swing.
To ensure the team are safe at all times,
@medicalsupportoffshore have generously provided them with First Aid Kits, Oxybox and free access to satellite support.
While they hope to never need to use any of it, it`s wonderful to know that MSOS have got their back and we can`t thank them enough!
#savethemed #changemakers #marinebiology #oceanconservation #oceanprotection #oceanfamilyfoundation
26 DAYS AT SEA π
Calling all researchers!
Join @yachtsforscience for 26 Days at SEA, covering 6000 nautical miles.
* Departing Nov 15th from Gibraltar to Falklands Islands in a South Atlantic crossing.
If your research requires sea time, towing a manta net, or water sampling, π§ rosie@yachtsforscience.com your project and she will see if it matches!
#ResearchAtSea #OceanExploration #MarineScience
#SeatTime #MantaNet #WaterSampling #yachtsforscience #oceanfamilyfoundation #research #marine #marinebiology
Jul 18
26 DAYS AT SEA π
Calling all researchers!
Join @yachtsforscience for 26 Days at SEA, covering 6000 nautical miles.
* Departing Nov 15th from Gibraltar to Falklands Islands in a South Atlantic crossing.
If your research requires sea time, towing a manta net, or water sampling, π§ rosie@yachtsforscience.com your project and she will see if it matches!
#ResearchAtSea #OceanExploration #MarineScience
#SeatTime #MantaNet #WaterSampling #yachtsforscience #oceanfamilyfoundation #research #marine #marinebiology
CREATE WHATβS NEXT π«‘
@createplasticfree know itβs time to change the system.
The fashion resale market may be growing x3 faster than new apparel, but is it really for the greater good, or just encouraging more consumption?
@createplasticfree look into how it is changing the system and the knock-on effects of choosing pre-loved firstβ¦
The claims for the resale market are compelling. Second-hand equals circularity, and circularity equals lower emissions, mitigating climate change. All by simply making better use of what already existsβ¦
It makes sense to keep clothes in circulation, and therefore out of the earth, for as long as possibleβ¦HOWEVER, resale keeps clothes out of the dump by extending the average life of a garment, but only by 1.7 times.
WHY? π€
The second-hand market is bottom-heavy, dominated by βcloset clean outsβ of POOR QUALITY clothes never designed to last.
Now is the time for designers to re-consider their approach.
#aplasticplanet #createplasticfree #oceanfamilyfoundation #design #clothing #recycle #upcycle #vintage #preloved #prelovedfashion
Jul 10
CREATE WHATβS NEXT π«‘
@createplasticfree know itβs time to change the system.
The fashion resale market may be growing x3 faster than new apparel, but is it really for the greater good, or just encouraging more consumption?
@createplasticfree look into how it is changing the system and the knock-on effects of choosing pre-loved firstβ¦
The claims for the resale market are compelling. Second-hand equals circularity, and circularity equals lower emissions, mitigating climate change. All by simply making better use of what already existsβ¦
It makes sense to keep clothes in circulation, and therefore out of the earth, for as long as possibleβ¦HOWEVER, resale keeps clothes out of the dump by extending the average life of a garment, but only by 1.7 times.
WHY? π€
The second-hand market is bottom-heavy, dominated by βcloset clean outsβ of POOR QUALITY clothes never designed to last.
Now is the time for designers to re-consider their approach.
#aplasticplanet #createplasticfree #oceanfamilyfoundation #design #clothing #recycle #upcycle #vintage #preloved #prelovedfashion
YACHTS FOR SCIENCE
@yachtsforscience are looking for vessels that can facilitate whale research in Bhaia De Bandoras, π²π½.
4-6 researchers will be heading to the area between December 23 - February 24. Dr. Joshua Stewart is a quantitative ecologist whose interests span animal movement, trophic ecology, and population dynamics with an emphasis on threatened species and ecosystems.
The research team will be studying π , killer π , and elusive beaked whales using drones, satellite tags, and acoustic buoys. Humpbacks overwinter in the Mexican breeding areas including Bahia de Banderas, and sightings of humpback breeding groups and mothers with newborn calves are extremely common in the winter months.
Late January is an ideal season to study killer whales, which come into the bay to feed on newborn humpback calves and manta rays that are present in high numbers during the winter.
Interested yachts please π§ rosie@yachtsforscience.com
#yachtsforscience #whales #humpbackwhale #killerwhales #marinebiology #marinelife #oceanfamilyfoundation #mexico
Jul 6
YACHTS FOR SCIENCE
@yachtsforscience are looking for vessels that can facilitate whale research in Bhaia De Bandoras, π²π½.
4-6 researchers will be heading to the area between December 23 - February 24. Dr. Joshua Stewart is a quantitative ecologist whose interests span animal movement, trophic ecology, and population dynamics with an emphasis on threatened species and ecosystems.
The research team will be studying π , killer π , and elusive beaked whales using drones, satellite tags, and acoustic buoys. Humpbacks overwinter in the Mexican breeding areas including Bahia de Banderas, and sightings of humpback breeding groups and mothers with newborn calves are extremely common in the winter months.
Late January is an ideal season to study killer whales, which come into the bay to feed on newborn humpback calves and manta rays that are present in high numbers during the winter.
Interested yachts please π§ rosie@yachtsforscience.com
#yachtsforscience #whales #humpbackwhale #killerwhales #marinebiology #marinelife #oceanfamilyfoundation #mexico
UKSA π
The team @uksasailing know just how important it is to protect your eyes from UV rays, especially out at sea.
Protection not only looks the part, itβs essential to maintain healthy eye site for the future. Always ensure your πΆοΈ have a high rating, so look for π labelled UV 400, which provides nearly π― protection from harmful ultraviolet rays.
#uksa #nationalsunglassesday #uv #uvrays #uvprotection #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jun 28
UKSA π
The team @uksasailing know just how important it is to protect your eyes from UV rays, especially out at sea.
Protection not only looks the part, itβs essential to maintain healthy eye site for the future. Always ensure your πΆοΈ have a high rating, so look for π labelled UV 400, which provides nearly π― protection from harmful ultraviolet rays.
#uksa #nationalsunglassesday #uv #uvrays #uvprotection #oceanconservation #oceanfamilyfoundation
CANADA π¨π¦
@olirileyphotography capturing the Canadian seals in their home turf πΈ
#oceanfamilyfoundation #canada #oceanlife #marinelife
Jun 22
CANADA π¨π¦
@olirileyphotography capturing the Canadian seals in their home turf πΈ
#oceanfamilyfoundation #canada #oceanlife #marinelife
REFILL π§
@trashheroworld encouraging businesses and individuals to refill over single-use.
Join their refill network - an ever-growing community of 600+ businesses worldwide. It`s completely FREE - all you have to do is add your business to the @trashheroworld refill map that will help advertise your commitment to reduce single-use plastic.
Register in less than 2 minutes and be part of the #refillrevolution πͺ πhead to @trashheroworld to sign up
#refillreuse #refill #refillnetwork #reduceplastic #beatplasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic #saynotosingleuse #reducereuse #supportlocal #trashhero #oceanfamilyfoundation
Jun 19
REFILL π§
@trashheroworld encouraging businesses and individuals to refill over single-use.
Join their refill network - an ever-growing community of 600+ businesses worldwide. It`s completely FREE - all you have to do is add your business to the @trashheroworld refill map that will help advertise your commitment to reduce single-use plastic.
Register in less than 2 minutes and be part of the #refillrevolution πͺ πhead to @trashheroworld to sign up
#refillreuse #refill #refillnetwork #reduceplastic #beatplasticpollution #breakfreefromplastic #saynotosingleuse #reducereuse #supportlocal #trashhero #oceanfamilyfoundation
OCEAN TALKS 2023 π
An event like no other. Fantastic to see the superyacht industry combine with marine conservationists in a relaxed environment for an evening of inspirational talks and networking with like-minded individuals. Such events are catalysts for change and we thank everyone who attended.
@boatinternational
@mitty
@siansutherland
@frederikkemagnussen
@aplasticplanet
@createplasticfree
@vripackdesign
@yachtsforscience
@trashheroworld
@savethemedfoundation
@worldrise_onlus
@oceanswithoutborders
@uksasailing
#oceantalks #oceanconservation #boatinternational #marineconservation #saveouroceans #yachting #serpentinegallery #oceantalks2023
Jun 14
OCEAN TALKS 2023 π
An event like no other. Fantastic to see the superyacht industry combine with marine conservationists in a relaxed environment for an evening of inspirational talks and networking with like-minded individuals. Such events are catalysts for change and we thank everyone who attended.
@boatinternational
@mitty
@siansutherland
@frederikkemagnussen
@aplasticplanet
@createplasticfree
@vripackdesign
@yachtsforscience
@trashheroworld
@savethemedfoundation
@worldrise_onlus
@oceanswithoutborders
@uksasailing
#oceantalks #oceanconservation #boatinternational #marineconservation #saveouroceans #yachting #serpentinegallery #oceantalks2023
