Teams competing in the recent Ocean Race Europe supported UN Sports for Climate Action. They collected scientific data, looked at the benefits of cutting out single-use plastic, measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and engaging with world leaders about the threats to the ocean.
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The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest, fully-crewed around the world sailing race, has enthralled and inspired a global audience since 1973. At the same time the Race has provided new perspectives on the ocean. High quality oceanographic data can now be relayed ashore in real-time to improve models and predictions on ocean health and climate. Along with the 11th Hour Racing Team, The Ocean Race is determined to use its global platform to educate and spread the word about ocean health issues – and to promote available solutions.
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Podcast With A Pro | Micro-plastics In The Frozen Ocean
by Ingrid HaleJust back from an expedition to Antarctica, Alice Forrest shares her experience of the frozen ocean and takes us through the complex conversation of how our impact contribute to micro-plastic pollution.
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The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has established a unique collaboration…
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British-South African Lewis Pugh has been a pioneer in long-distance swimming for close to 30 years. He was the first person to complete a long-distance swim in every ocean of the world, his most well-known expedition being the first-ever attempt to swim across the North Pole in 2007. This effort was to highlight the melting of the Arctic Ocean ice. His latest endeavour was to swim down a river under the Antarctic ice sheet to call for greater protection around the continent.
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Microplastics could begetting into your daily routine without you knowing. Let’s see how we can be more aware in our choices.
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Marine biologist Sam Hale shares her experience coral farming on the island of Mauritius, and what it means for the future of our oceans.
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Watch: Street Surfers | The Overlooked Heroes Of Recycling
by Ingrid HaleBig wave surfer Frank Solomon, a Big wave surfer and marine activist from Cape Town, takes to the streets of Johannesburg to live a day in the life of South Africa’s Street Surfers.This short film follows waste pickers that scour the streets for recyclables that would otherwise end up in our oceans. They are the overlooked heroes of recycling, contributing up to 90% of the country’s recycling efforts.
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Oceans without limits is a venture set to journey across the Indian Ocean to…
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As we enter a new year, we have the chance to reflect on defining…
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