07/06/2020

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World Oceans Day

Here’s a roundup of some of the many charities involved in conservation of and education for , in and about the oceans… World Oceans Day 2020 Marine Conservation Society UK produces the Good Fish Guide. Plastic Oceans uses science to engage people Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. Led by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue is uniting a global coalition to inspire an upwelling of public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network...

Sharks….

Sharks often have a bad reputation – so the attack by a suspected great white off the New South Wales , Australian beach did not help! Here are a selection of Shark charities ( in no particular order) working hard to change the ‘JAWS’ mentality to show they are actually amazing creatures who happen to be top predators…. almost all of which have very good / excellent education resources. The Shark Trust UK undertakes research, a range of shark /...

Indigenous languages vital

As the world responds to the state of race relations in United States of America, I focus on the importance of Indigenous languages and groups working to raise awareness and take positive actions “When you drink water, think of the source” (Chinese proverb) Most indigenous languages are in danger, even though they are the main conveyors of knowledge that provide original solutions to contemporary challenges. “The major influence on the sorry state of their languages is the fact that indigenous peoples...