Marine Life & Conservation
Divers in Oman Become Reef Guardians
Ten Omani divers have taken a pledge to save the coral reefs in Musandam. Starting next month, every fortnight the team will dive into the waters and assess the condition of the coral reefs in Musandam as part of their efforts to preserve them.
The team led by Badar al Shehi, includes Abdulaziz al Shehi, Ibrahim al Shehi, Mohamed al Shehi, Ismail al Shehi, Juma al Shehi, Abdul Latif al Shehi, Said Kumzari, Ali al Shehi and Bader al Shehi.
They will monitor the condition of the reefs and report their findings to marine biologists.
The biologists, based on their findings, will submit reports to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs. “I have been doing deep sea diving with the marine biologists for quite some time now. I explained to my friends who are divers that they must take initiatives to protect marine life. I told them to make a commitment towards nature and sea,” said Badar, who even helps marine biologists prepare reports for the ministry.
“We used to dive into the sea for fun. Badar told us that we could help save marine life. To be honest, I had no idea about the ways that can help them survive.
“He took me inside the water and explained the merits of saving marine life. Now, all our team members are convinced and want to take the mission forward,” said Mohamed al Shehi.
Coral reefs provide shelter to a wide variety of marine life and are good tourist attractions as well.
“My friends also see it as a lucrative option. They sometimes take tourists interested in deep sea diving to see the reefs. But I have warned them as too many tours could harm the reefs. They contribute so much to the marine environment and it is time that we should do something for it too,” added Badar.
Source: www.muscatdaily.com
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!
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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.
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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.
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