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The Ocean Advocate is here to inform, inspire and empower all people with facts about South African seas, ocean news, marine organisations, jobs and courses.
The Ocean Advocate is built on the idea that when we learn about something, we're more likely to care for it. And there's so much to learn about the ocean. This endeavour is about collaboration and open source information, founded on the belief that every one of us can make a difference, especially if we work together.
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The Ocean Advocate is built on the idea that when we learn about something, we're more likely to care for it. And there's so much to learn about the ocean. This endeavour is about collaboration and open source information, founded on the belief that every one of us can make a difference, especially if we work together.
Please sign up for the newsletter or send an email here if you'd like timely ocean updates. Visit Linktree for all social media.
NEWS
Links to a selection of local and international news and feature articles about important and relevant ocean news, updated frequently. |
ACT
It can seem overwhelming, not knowing where to begin, but there are actions we can take daily to protect the ocean, no matter where we live. |
MARINE COURSES
There are courses for all ages from a range of institutions. You don't have to live by the sea or pay a lot to learn about the ocean. |
champions
Here are some of the organisations doing exceptional work to protect the ocean. They're worthy of our recognition and support. |
OCEAN JOBS
There are websites with vacancies and there are also internships and on-the-job training options, even if you haven't studied the marine sciences. |
BRILLIANT BOOKS
There are some seminal books that marine enthusiasts tend to have in their libraries. From reference books to non-fiction novels, there's a wide choice. |
FORECASTS
For kayakers to scuba divers, swimmers, kitesurfers, bodyboarders, free divers, surfers, sailors and more, here are weather forecasts for top destinations. |
AMAZING
Incredible facts and snippets about ocean creatures that will amaze and amuse. Browse through some of the wonders of the sea. |
SPEAKER
If you're looking for a speaker, trainer or presenter for an event, The Ocean Advocate has experience and, like Dory, speaks whale quite fluently. |
#Notonourwatch african penguin survival campaign - 12 october, 2024
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International African Penguin Awareness Day is on Saturday, 12 October this year. There will be big waddles in Simon's Town and Durban and more organisations are signing up. It will also be international, with the likes of the Florida Aquarium preparing to go big. African penguins are engangered and soon to be listed as critically endangered. By raising awareness, the government is encouraged to protect them better and stop their extinction in the wild by 2035. Supporters can join big waddles or hold their own at home, at a sports club, on the beach - just remember to wear black and white, print a placard, take pictures, post them to social media and tag #NOOW. Follow the campaign on social media to keep up to date.
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“It's not possible to save the world by trying to save it. You need to find what is genuinely yours to offer the world before you can make it a better place. Discovering your unique gift to bring to your community is your greatest opportunity and challenge. The offering of that gift — your true self — is the most you can do to love and serve the world. And it is all the world needs.” Thomas Berry, Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche