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HEPCA launches new research vessel
Red Sea NGO HEPCA (Hurghada Environmental Protection & Conservation Association) has launched its new research vessel this week. The R/V Amr Ali – Red Sea Defender is named after the much-loved and charismatic Amr Ali who was Managing Director of HEPCA until his passing in October last year.
The research vessel is a key component in HEPCA’s mission to raise environmental consciousness and grow passion for the Red Sea’s natural resources amongst its community, especially the younger generations – a cause that was extremely close to Amr’s heart.
The R/V Amr Ali Red Sea Defender allows students and eco-volunteers to gain first-hand insight into the world of marine biology and underwater eco-systems. The vessel is fitted with the latest educational tools and equipment, which enables those on board to engage in experiments to increase their knowledge about conservation. Students get to use microscopes and other lab equipment to experience a dynamic hands-on approach to learning, which will hopefully encourage them to spread the message of conservation throughout the Red Sea region and beyond.
It is planned that the vessel will move from city to city along the Red Sea coast, hosting students on board from many different locations and all walks of life in order to create a whole generation of Red Sea Defenders.
HEPCA strongly believes that the future of the Red Sea depends on an environmentally conscious youth with an appreciation of its natural resources. In creating a youth that believes in the value of conserving these riches for future generations, HEPCA also believes that this ethos will be a cornerstone of building a stronger tourism industry in the region, which is one of the most important economic sectors in Egypt.
The R/V Amr Ali Red Sea Defender has been made possible in cooperation with the United States Forest Service and under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
To find out more about the work of HEPCA, visit www.hepca.org
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
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