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Sharks
May 9, 2005 8:48:02 GMT
Post by Dive Bunnie on May 9, 2005 8:48:02 GMT
Some sobering reading about the shark levels in our seas. I am sure I am preaching to the converted here, but I guess it is still good to be aware of what is going on around us, in the hope that maybe we can prevent their complete extinction. Pop along to read a little more Bite Back
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Jan 9, 2006 19:07:02 GMT
Post by sharkette on Jan 9, 2006 19:07:02 GMT
Good stuff. Bout time people started looking out for the sharky guys. Hope you all sent your emails and joined the campaign
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Sharks
Mar 21, 2006 13:32:34 GMT
Post by Beth Chapman on Mar 21, 2006 13:32:34 GMT
Hiya - if you're interested in getting involved with preserving shark life you might be interested in our new Marine Megafauna Conservation Project in Mozambique. Quest has been running voluntary projects for nearly 10 years, but this is out first Marine project - working with our long term dive school partners in Tofu beach. Dive Volunteers are needed to help build up a databse of information on the Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and Sharks in the area, as well as carrying out general marine surveys, to assess what is actually in the bay so measures can be put in place to protect it. We're also going to be involved in community envrionmental education projects in the area, and of course allow time for some fun dives at the weekend, off the stunning Mozambique coastline. Check it out: www.questoverseas.com and go to the 'Quest Underseas' tab on the left.
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Mar 24, 2006 7:58:05 GMT
Post by Dive Bunnie on Mar 24, 2006 7:58:05 GMT
Good luck with the quest.. both over and underseas Beth.
The more projects like this that are set up the better... not only does it directly help local people in the vicinity of the project in the form of education and sometimes direct improvement of their quality of life, but it can only bring about a generation of more open minded, socially caring individuals in the powerful rich countries from where most of us come.
Spending my short time in Madagascar certainly made me appreciate the wealth from where I come, and with our richness comes a certain power to actually take action. Even if it only means living a slightly less impacting lifestyle from now on… that can only be a good thing.
I hope the projects go well, and do keep us informed about the results of your megafauna and whale shark surveys. A whale shark (as you may well have read elsewhere in this forum) is one fish I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to encounter underwater.
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