Marine Life & Conservation
Sharks4Kids release new book ‘Norman the Nurse Shark’
Sharks4Kids have announced the arrival of their first book, Norman the Nurse Shark. They launched a Kickstarter campaign last fall to fund the book and it is now available.
The goal of the book is to get kids excited about sharks, replacing fear with facts and fascination as they join Norman on his adventure around the Bahamas.
Norman is a juvenile nurse shark who gets separated from his family when he gets caught in a fish trap. Once he is free from the trap he sets off on the journey to find his family and to discover what kind of animal he is. Along the way Norman ventures through various ocean ecosystems and makes some unlikely friends.
This book offers an educational and fun approach for students to learn about sharks, the ocean and the threats they face. Norman is a great ambassador for sharks, with students also being able to relate to some of the challenges he faces.
Jillian Morris, founder and president of Sharks4Kids wrote the book, which was illustrated by Toronto based artist Sean Branigan.
“Writing a children’s book is something I’ve wanted to do since I was in high school, so it’s incredible to finally have this book in my hands and to be able to share it with kids around the world.”
A true team effort made the book possible with design and layout done by Duncan Brake, the media director for Sharks4Kids. Dr. Jeffrey C. Carrier, a world-renowned nurse shark biologist assisted with the edits and wrote the forward. Melissa Williams, Emma Hartley and Susan Morris assisted with additional edits, making sure everything was perfect. Sharks4Kids board members Dony Zaidi and Jarrod Sadulski also assisted with their expertise in video and book publishing.
“I really cannot thank everyone enough for their support of this project from start to finish. To every person who pledged to the Kickstarter campaign, to the amazing team that made this possible.”
Norman the Nurse Shark is available at www.fintasticbooks.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!
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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