Marine Life & Conservation
Scubapro Cares
One of the World’s leading scuba diving equipment manufacturers, Scubapro, have released a statement regarding their commitment to the marine environment:
For over 50 years, SCUBAPRO has been committed to protecting the oceans. From manufacturing processes and materials to reusable packaging to sponsoring conservation efforts, we at SCUBAPRO believe we have a strong responsibility to the very environments we love to explore.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
We encourage new and seasoned divers to not just dive in, but to experience, discover and protect the oceans. And we lead by example. SCUBAPRO was first in diving in 2012 to introduce X-Foam blend neoprene as part of our ongoing effort to better protect divers. This year, SCUBAPRO is the first to introduce solvent-free glue. We’ve tested it for over 400 hours – and we know it is better for you – and better for the environment. We’ve got some exciting products launching in upcoming months as well.
BUILDING AN OCEAN ETHOS
For over fifty years, we have a long history of supporting efforts of organisations like Sharkproject, SOS Seaturtles, Yaqu Pacha, Mission Blue, Galapagos National Parks, Shark Angels, Conservation International, WWF, Antinea Foundation, San Diego Oceans Foundation, REEF, and the National Marine Life Center, among others. SCUBAPRO believes in building bridges not walls – and working together to take on the biggest issues facing the oceans, while encouraging every diver to be conservation minded.
REUSABLE PACKAGING
We’re taking a deep dive on how we package things – and moving towards reducing our footprint. We believe the best packaging is not just using recycled materials, but rather, is actually reusable so you’ll keep it for years to come. For years, we’ve delivered a lot of products in reusable bags – which our divers have come to love. Many of our dive computers are also delivered in cases our divers use again and again. We’re continuing the focus on this area, from recycled materials to reusable packaging to reduced printing.
REGIONAL EFFORTS & OUR TEAM
At SCUBAPRO, we are avid divers who don’t just make the best dive equipment – we use it. And we personally recognize our responsibility to preserve and protect the very thing that our products allow divers to explore – the oceans. Many of our team members are involved in local efforts to protect the oceans and threatened species. The list of efforts is long and impressive and that starts at the top. Not only did Sylvia Earle sit on our board for many years, our president is on the advisory board of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Sanctuaries, and our director of marketing founded Shark Angels. The list goes on and on. Our regional offices regularly conduct beach cleanups, donation drives and contribute locally as well. We also want to get as many people in the water as possible, and contribute to many efforts – from underprivileged kids to war-wounded. We believe the more people who experience diving, the more people who want to advocate for the protection of this planet’s largest, and most important, ecosystem.
OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
We are committed to being vigilant and aware of ocean issues now and in the future. Our Deep Elite Ambassadors include such conservation visionaries as Sylvia Earle, WYLAND, Howard and Michele Hall, Stan Waterman, Kurt Amsler and Dr. Erich Ritter. These individuals have supported SCUBAPRO for decades, and in return SCUBAPRO has supported them.
For more information on Scupro’s products, visit www.scubapro.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Double Bubble for Basking Sharks
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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