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Mission Deep Blue becomes Blue Oceans
SSI, the world’s largest professional dive business-based training agency, continues its mission to raise public awareness on how to protect our oceans with their free conservation-based program, Blue Oceans.
“Since its release in November 2018, we have received a lot of positive feedback on our Mission Deep Blue program. The number of students enrolled in the Mission Deep Blue program is increasing daily. We are proud that so many people live the philosophy and help to make a difference in saving the environment we all care for! Thank you for all your support!” states Guido Waetzig, CEO, SSI International GmbH.
Now SSI needs your help even more!
“Due to licensing issues, we cannot continue using the name Mission Deep Blue. This is unfortunate, as many SSI Training Centers, SSI Professionals, and students around the world use and share this name and philosophy. But we will not lose sight of our goal and will continue to fight for our ocean and its inhabitants,” says Guido Waetzig.
SSI is excited to announce the new name of their conservation program: BLUE OCEANS. This new name represents SSI’s deep commitment to protecting all of our Blue Oceans around the world.
We cannot allow that in a few short years the ocean …
…will be home to more garbage than marine life.
…will have more bleached coral reefs than colorful ones.
…will have even fewer incredible underwater creatures.
…will still have to deal with ghost nets and overfishing.
…will continue to lose sharks, an apex predator, as their numbers dramatically decline due to finning practices.
Partner with SSI to make the new BLUE OCEANS name well known worldwide so that this program continues to be successful, helping the ocean become a healthy ecosystem once again. Only the name is changing; the idea and concept behind it are staying the same.
What is the Blue Oceans program?
SSI has created a well-researched, holistic program that is available to both divers and non-divers alike. The Blue Oceans program teaches participants about issues facing our oceans and how their individual contributions can help.
The Blue Oceans program encourages SSI Training Centers and their customers to think about environmental challenges, and to take positive actions that benefit the environment.
The program was initially launched with three main topics. More will be introduced on a regular basis to keep customers informed and engaged. These initial topics were:
• Coral Reef Loss
• Ocean Plastic
• Shark Finning
A fourth topic will be released soon highlighting “Marine Protected Areas.” Anyone who has an SSI online account can work through the program for free and receive a free digital recognition card.
More information on this exciting program can be found at BlueOceans.world and on the Blue Oceans Instagram and Facebook social media channels.
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Dive Worldwide Announces Bite-Back as its Charity of the Year
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
Gear News
Scubapro Free Octopus Promotion 2024
Free Octopus with every purchase of a SCUBAPRO regulator system
Just in time for the spring season, divers can save money with the FREE OCTOPUS SPRING PROMOTION! Until July 31st SCUBAPRO offers an Octopus for free
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Available at participating SCUBAPRO dealers. Promotion may not be available in all regions. Find an authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer at scubapro.com.
More information available on www.scubapro.com.
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