Marine Life & Conservation
New speakers announced for Sea Shepherd UK’s 40th Anniversary Gala in London
Join Sea Shepherd UK for an unforgettable evening at the world famous 19th Century tea clipper ‘Cutty Sark’ at the Greenwich Maritime Museum on 16 September 2017 for a celebration of 40 years of direct action by Sea Shepherd.
The main event is within the museum’s unique dry dock beneath the stunning copper hull of the legendary sailing ship Cutty Sark, the world’s sole surviving composite tea clipper and fastest ship of her time – and you can also explore the decks for at least an hour during the evening.
The evening includes a series of talks including from:
- Captain Adam Meyerson – Veteran ship captain Sea Shepherd Global coming in from the USA
- Captain Alex Cornelissen – CEO of Sea Shepherd Global coming in from the Netherlands
- Sam Carter – Architects and Sea Shepherd UK Ambassador
- Captain Paul Watson – Founder of Sea Shepherd – speaking via weblink and introduced by Yana and Tiger Watson
Enjoy amazing vegan food as well as a complimentary drink on arrival created by award winning chef Suzanne James – London’s distinctly British eco-friendly caterer.
There is a fundraising auction with unique and exclusive items on offer including:
- ‘The Sea Necklace’ specially created for our gala by the talented artist jeweller Steven Medhurst made from fairtrade precious metals and recycled gemstones
- ‘Guardians’ – an original 3D painting incorporating the Sea Shepherd logo behind Minke whales by British marine life artist Nick O’Neill
- ‘Hidden Deep’ – an original ocean conservation themed painting from Saatchi listed award winning artist, photographer and environmentalist Geoff Francis
- ‘Lifedance’ – a framed photograph previously exhibited at the Greenwich Maritime Museum also from Saatchi listed award winning artist, photographer and environmentalist Geoff Francis
- ‘Whale Bay, Antarctica No.2’ framed and signed print by acclaimed USA artist Zaria Forman
- and more including Sea Shepherd unique items and luxury powerboat cruise offers, with all items listed in an online brochure released 4 weeks prior to the event…
Dress code is ‘smart casual’ (or even smarter if you like!) and there will be Sea Shepherd directors, crew and volunteers (including from European countries) on hand to meet and talk to.
- Date – 16th September 2017
- Time – 19:00hrs to 23:00hrs
- Location – Cutty Sark, Greenwich Maritime Museum, King William Walk, London, SE10 9HT
The Shark Trust is excited to announce that, for two more days only, all donations, large or small, will be doubled in the Big Give Green Match Fund!
Donate to Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants
The Shark Trust is hoping to raise £10k which will be doubled to £20k. This will go towards Basking in Nature: Sighting Giants. And they need YOUR help to reach they’re goal.
The Shark Trust’s citizen science project is to monitor and assess basking sharks through sightings; encouraging data collection, community engagement, and promoting nature accessibility. This initiative aims to enhance health and wellbeing by fostering a deeper connection with British Sharks.
Campaign Aims
- Increase citizen science reporting of Basking Sharks and other shark sightings to help inform shark and ray conservation.
- Provide educational talks about the diverse range of sharks and rays in British waters and accessible identification guides!
- Create engaging and fun information panels on how to ID the amazing sharks and rays we have on our doorstep! These can be used on coastal paths around the Southwest. With activities and information on how you can make a difference for sharks and rays!
- Promote mental wellbeing through increasing time in nature and discovering the wonders beneath the waves!
Donate, and double your impact. Click Here
Marine Life & Conservation
Leading UK-based shark conservation charity, the Shark Trust, is delighted to announce tour operator Diverse Travel as a Corporate Patron
Corporate Patrons provide a valuable boost to the work of The Shark Trust. The Trust team works globally to safeguard the future of sharks, and their close cousins, the skates and rays, engaging with a global network of scientists, policymakers, conservation professionals, businesses and supporters to further shark conservation.
Specialist tour operator Diverse Travel has operated since 2014 and is committed to offering its guests high quality, sustainable scuba diving holidays worldwide. Working together with the Shark Trust will enable both organisations to widen engagement and encourage divers and snorkellers to actively get involved in shark conservation.
“Sharks are truly at the heart of every diver and at Diverse Travel, we absolutely share that passion. There is nothing like seeing a shark in the wild – it’s a moment that stays with you forever!” says Holly Bredin, Sales & Marketing Manager, Diverse Travel.
“We’re delighted to celebrate our 10th year of business by becoming a Corporate Patron of the Shark Trust. This is an exciting partnership for Diverse and our guests. We will be donating on behalf of every person who books a holiday with us to contribute towards their vital shark conservation initiatives around the world. We will also be working together with the Trust to inspire divers, snorkellers and other travellers to take an active role – at home and abroad – in citizen science projects and other activities.”
Paul Cox, CEO of The Shark Trust, said:
“It’s an exciting partnership and we’re thrilled to be working with Diverse Travel to enable more divers and travellers to get involved with sharks and shark conservation. Sharks face considerable conservation challenges but, through collaboration and collective action, we can secure a brighter future for sharks and their ocean home. This new partnership takes us one more valuable step towards that goal.”
For more information about the Shark Trust visit their website here.
For more about Diverse Travel click here.
-
News3 months agoHone your underwater photography skills with Alphamarine Photography at Red Sea Diving Safari in March
-
News3 months agoCapturing Critters in Lembeh Underwater Photography Workshop 2024: Event Roundup
-
Marine Life & Conservation Blogs3 months agoCreature Feature: Swell Sharks
-
Blogs2 months agoMurex Resorts: Passport to Paradise!
-
Blogs2 months agoDiver Discovering Whale Skeletons Beneath Ice Judged World’s Best Underwater Photograph
-
Gear Reviews2 weeks agoGEAR REVIEW – Revolutionising Diving Comfort: The Sharkskin T2 Chillproof Suit
-
Marine Life & Conservation2 months agoSave the Manatee Club launches brand new webcams at Silver Springs State Park, Florida
-
Gear Reviews3 months agoGear Review: Oceanic+ Dive Housing for iPhone