Marine Life & Conservation
Divers clear tons of rubbish from Lake Zurich Switzerland
Introduced by Jeff Goodman
Why do we do it? Why do we throw our rubbish away in public places rather than take it home or put it in a rubbish bin? What deep physiological problems do we harbour that compel us to inflict the problem of our own personal rubbish into other people’s lives? We throw rubbish on the pavements, out of cars, into hedgerows, into other people’s gardens… wherever we stand we seem to feel it is our right to discard our trash. Even when waste bins are present people still simply drop their waste to the ground. The more timid try to hide it out of immediate sight. I see it when the window of a car in front of me opens to throw out litter or empty the ash tray. I look in disgust and shame when I see plastic bags of dog mess laying on the verge or hanging from a hedgerow where it has been carelessly tossed.
The sea takes its fair share as do inland lakes. It is this ‘lack of care’ culture that is responsible for the unquantifiable deaths inflicted in the natural world. In our great technological world we not only inflict our rubbish onto others at a personal level but we also manage to do it on an astronomical industrial scale throughout the world. Laziness, indifference, stupidity…..why? These are my feelings. Tell us yours.
In Dec 2013 Matthias Lebo, a Swiss filmmaker, released this short film about a group of volunteer divers clearing around 2 tons of rubbish from the shallow waters of Lake Zurich in Switzerland. It showed me that we are not all arrogant wasters and that people do care about the world in which we live. Be inspired by this film and see if you can do something similar where ever you live. You can make a difference. We would love to see or hear your story. Contact me at conservation@scubaverse.com
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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.
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