Protect
What can we do to protect the oceans?
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Sylvia Earle is a really inspiring protector of the Oceans. Earle was the first female chief scientist of the U.S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and was named by Times Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998. You can find some real inspiring talks from her on TED. She founded “Mission Blue” which inspires action to explore and protect the ocean. It is uniting a global coalition to inspire an upwelling of public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network of marine protected areas – Hope Spots.
Rob Stewart was a Canadian film maker and conservationist. He was making and directing the documentary films Sharkwater and Revolution. At the age of 37 he died in a scuba diving incident while filming in Florida his third movie: Sharkwater Extinction. Nevertheless, his cause is still alive and a lot of supporters fight for his mission against long line fishing and against the shark fin industry. In response to his movies and actions a lot of countries started to ban shark fins and also declared Marine National Parks. You can still watch his movies on Amazon and you can aswell donate for his cause.
Most illegal fishing takes place in international waters. There is no police here, just Sea Shepard. Criticized by many for their radical methods, Sea Shepard is fighting for the protection of marine animals. Before you form yourself an opinion, just inform yourself without prejudice. The contribution to the Ocean Film Tour V6, chasing the thunder, was especially inspiring. A thrilling high seas adventure feature documentary where two marine conservation captains from Sea Shepherd go on a hundred day chase of the illegal poacher and pirate fishing vessel, the Thunder.