World Albatross day 2020
Finally a Special Day for These Elegant Birds
The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, ACAP, will hold for the first time in history a World Albatross day on June 19th 2020.
World Oceans Day 2020: Sustainable Oceans for a Healthy Future
“We cannot protect something we do not love, we cannot love what we do not know, and we cannot know what we do not see. And touch. And hear.” – Richard Louv.
For many people, the ocean is a nice place to relax, unwind, and gather thoughts. We sit at the beach and watch wave after wave come in. But the ocean is so much more than that. It’s difficult to imagine the wide array of life that thrives beneath the surface of the water if you’ve never been diving or snorkelling. It’s not like going for a walk in the woods, where you can immediately see some of what nature has to offer. That’s why it’s so important to share images and videos of the beautiful creatures that call our rivers, lakes, and oceans home, making visible the beauty of these aquatic environments.
Continuous and Silent Plastic Pollution in Northern Patagonia
A series about scientific research in Chile’s remote Golfo de Corcovado
This is the first in a series of blogs that I’ll be writing about the results of the research I have been conducting in Northern Patagonia – a remote, beautiful and iconic region of Chile. This project started in April 2019 and I hope to finish it during 2020. In this first installment, I’ll tell you more about why I went there and what I hoped to find.
La continua y silenciosa contaminación por plásticos en Patagonia Norte
Una serie sobre la investigación científica en el Golfo de Corcovado
Primera entrada sobre la investigación científica sobre la continua y silenciosa contaminación en sitios poco explorados. En este blog dividido en varias partes les cuento sobre los resultados de la investigación que he realizado en el norte de la Patagonia. Este proyecto comenzó en abril de 2019 y espero terminarlo durante 2020. En esta primera parte, les contaré más sobre por qué fui allí y lo que esperaba encontrar.
Patience and Plastic: A Shifting Perspective from Another Pair of Shoes
Finding A Balance
About 16 years ago, I was in a supermarket with a friend getting groceries for the week. The produce section was where our shopping trip began. It was also where my awareness began…
SAVING MOANA:
Episode 1 Takes Us to Tonga
Working With a Local NGO to Tackle Plastic Pollution on Tonga
Imagine a magical island nation where you can swim alone with humpback whales. A place where you can always be assured that the whales will return the same time each year to give birth and nurse their babies.
Even after being lucky enough to witness this place with my own eyes, year after year for over a decade, I still find it hard to believe such a heavenly/magical place like this exists right here on earth.
UBC Sustainability Hackathon
Executive Director of Plastic Oceans Canada Will be a Judge
Sustainability Hacks is a code-free hackathon that brings local sustainability-driven organizations, UBC faculty members, and ambitious students together for a weekend of synergy and innovation. Students will work collaboratively in teams of 3-6, in consultation with faculty members, to “hack” a solution to an issue that a community organization (such as Plastic Oceans Canada) faces.
Chilean Plastics Pact: Strategic Commission
Chilean Plastics Pact Takes Action
Plastic Oceans Chile’s Executive Director, Mark Minneboo will be at the road map solution prioritization session, where they will identify the initiatives to be implemented by the Chilean Plastics Pact members in the first execution period (2020-2021).
EpicBlue SwimRun – Finale Ligure, Italy
Plastic Oceans International Proud to Be the Sustainability Partner for this Series of Physical Challenge Race Events
The Finale Ligure district is one that will energise and inspire and the region is best known for its majestic coastline, cliffs and caves, which make for the perfect setting for adventure.
The sport normally involves teams of two, however with our EPICBLUE SHORT EXPERIENCE you have the option to register as a solo participant as well.
LONG ENDURANCE
Total Distance: 24km
Swimming: 5.5km | Trail Running: 17.5km
SHORT EXPERIENCE
Total Distance: 14km
Swimming: 2.5km | Trail Running: 10.5km
PRE-REGISTER NOW: https://race.meridianadventures.com/epic-blue-italy/ – an email will be sent to you once the event is officially open for payments.
Transparency and Sustainability to Lead the Fashion Industry.
Plastic Oceans Chile and Fashion Leaders on Panel
Plastic Oceans Chile Executive Director Mark Minneboo will be joining Carry Somers, founder of Fashion Revolution, in a themed panel about “It’s not just fashion. Systemic solutions, for a sustainable industry.”