"Oceans and climate are inextricably linked and oceans play a fundamental role in mitigating climate change by serving as a major heat and carbon sink. Oceans also bear the brunt of climate change, as evidenced by growing acidification, sea level increase, and changes in temperature and currents, all of which in turn impact the health of marine species, ecosystems, and our coastal communities. As concerns about climate change increases, the interrelationship between oceans and climate change must by recognized, understood, and incorporated into climate change policies."
The statement above is from a "Blueprint for a Coastal and Ocean Policy for the New Administration "authored and supported by 48 Ocean Environmental groups.If you'd like to read the complete document find it posted in our news section.
Until now Ocean Revolution felt that the challenge of restoring and protecting wild healthy oceans was where our focus should stay. After all, it seems the oceans get little attention as it is. But as our nation heads into a period of radical change it is so clear that without every group that intends to change the course we're headed on radicalizing its stand on Global Warming none of us are going to make it to the Global Future we envision. We urge you to press for the policy changes and goals expressed by 350.org and the Youth Climate Movement on a local and global scale as we all find ways to reduce our own carbon footprints in our daily lives
Mozambique offers a unique study in conservation. The Madagascar Channel is one of the world's most fertile and diverse ocean environments. BiTonga Divers, Ocean Revolution along with PADI Project Aware, AMAR, and The Manta Ray and Whaleshark Research Centre, have joined forces to initiate and promote a program of conservation awareness, sustainable economic development and eco-tourism through scuba in the Tofo Beach region of Mozambique.
SEE Turtles connects travelers with sea turtle conservation sites that directly benefit from the visit and provide an authentic wildlife-viewing experience. SEE Turtles does this by partnering with leading tour operators to offer unforgettable experiences that directly benefit sea turtles and the organizations protecting them. We work with companies that have proven high quality service to organize tours and logistics, resulting in the most enjoyable experience possible. SEE Turtles is part of Ocean Revolution, a project of The Ocean Foundation.
Jennifer Mumi Baing is the new regional director for the Native Oceans Indigenous Exchange between Papua New Guinea and Australian Traditional Owners this November. Jennifer is on the Board of the Surfing Association of PNG and is the Field Representative of the Coral Alliance in Madang. Jennifer has a long history as an environmental activist having started Save Papua New Guinea and worked for WWF and Greenpeace.
