Marine Life & Conservation
Rodney Fox To Speak At This Year’s Fins Attached Marine Research And Conservation Annual Fundraiser
Fins Attached, a US-based organisation that conducts research, promotes conservation, and provides education for the protection of the world’s marine ecosystem, has announced that World-famous shark attack survivor, film-maker and leading conservationist Rodney Fox will be the guest speaker at its annual marine research and conservation fundraiser this year.
Fox was viciously attacked around the chest and hand by a great white shark during a spearfishing competition in 1963, and suffered near fatal wounds which required extensive surgery and 462 stitches. 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of the gruesome shark attack at Aldinga Beach in South Australia.
Rodney, who was born in South Australia on the 9th November 1940 and is married with three children and seven grandchildren, has become one of the world’s most prominent campaigners to protect one of the most feared predators – the great white shark.
Rodney developed the first underwater shark proof observation cage to explore the natural wonders of the great white shark. He has organised dozens of expeditions for tourists and led trips to make over 60 films and documentaries featuring great white sharks and other Australian sea creatures. Today, the cage is paramount in obtaining footage for Hollywood blockbusters, research, photography and providing tourists with the ultimate shark experience where they can get up close to the species.
Rodney is currently a speaker on the world stage educating swimmers and divers about the great white shark. He is also an experienced actor, film producer, photographer, consultant, expedition guide and professional diver. The Rodney Fox Shark Experience – a shark museum – is behind a unique collection of shark memorabilia, which is currently part of a world tour called “Planet Shark – Predator or Prey.”
The Fox Shark Research Foundation has also been established to inspire the appreciation and understanding of great white sharks through research and education. The latest documentary on Rodney’s 50 years with sharks is under production and his book “Seven Tenth’s Water – Sharks, The Sea and Me,” was released in Australia in November 2013.
The event will take place from 4pm – 7pm on Saturday 15th November 2014 at the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado in the US. You can find out more about the event and how to get tickets here.
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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