The ‘Blu Hope’ campaign will run until 12 June and will feature a series of presentations, webinars and videos to raise awareness of the importance of the world’s oceans, how plastic pollution is damaging ocean biodiversity and to encourage action in tackling marine pollution. We have selected some of the highlights of the week so far...
Day 1
The story of a plastic ocean by Jo Ruxton
In Conversation with Ocean Adventurer Paul Rose: Protecting Our World’s Oceans from Plastic Pollution
Day 2
Biodiversity in the Coral Triangle with Aaron Gekowski
Sustainable Tourism
Day 3
Turning waste into a valuable resource, and help prevent ocean pollution
Howard and Michele Hall: Underwater Images for the Giant Screen
Day 4
Next-Gen Leaders With a Global Mindset
Student Edition: Marine Conservation in Asia
For more videos, the full schedule and the kids’ activity sheet visit www.bluhope.org. Read more about the campaign and hear from the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Charles Hay MVA here
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