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Ocean Bridge Youth Sydney Morgan published her book Call to the Water, which was co-authored with 5 Waterlution members. As a local and sustainable product, this book is printed through a waterless printing process. This book is a 40-page illustrated journey for children 4-8, following siblings Laila and Yousif as they go on a magical adventure discovering the power of water and wildlife. The book currently has over 60 supporters and the copies will be shipped out soon!
Link in the bio to buy!
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Great Lakes Ocean Bridge Ambassador Jennifer hosted a successful @shorelinecleanup on November 13!
Jennifer and her team of 14 volunteers covered 0.75 km of shoreline, picking up 16kg of litter! That’s about 5 bags worth!
Way to go, Jennifer! We can’t wait to see what you do next!
@oceanwise @leaderstoday #oceanwise #shorelinecleanup #greatcanadianshorelinecleanup #leaderstoday The #BePlasticWise movement from @oceanwise exists to share the science behind ocean plastic pollution and by providing science-based tools, tips, and resources that empower you to take action. The Plastic Reduction Program helps businesses reduce their plastic footprint and get ahead of proposed plastic bans. It’s a unique opportunity to tackle harmful and unnecessary plastic use!
Direct Action Ambassadors Ariane and Stephanie have been working with the Plastic Reduction Program this fall. They have been working on project work that will ultimately help restaurants and companies across Canada use less plastic. Way to go!
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Le mouvement #BePlasticWise de @oceanwise a pour but de partager les connaissances scientifiques sur la pollution plastique des océans et de fournir des outils, des conseils et des ressources fondés sur des données scientifiques qui vous permettront d'agir. Le programme de réduction du plastique aide les entreprises à réduire leur empreinte plastique et à prendre de l'avance sur les projets d'interdiction du plastique. Il s'agit d'une occasion unique de s'attaquer à l'utilisation nocive et inutile du plastique !
Les ambassadrices d'Action directe Ariane et Stephanie ont travaillé avec le Programme de réduction des plastiques cet automne. Elles ont travaillé sur un projet qui, en fin de compte, aidera les restaurants et les entreprises de tout le Canada à utiliser moins de plastique. Bravo !- PreviousNext
MICROPLASTICS: What are they?
Described as being any plastic smaller than 5mm, microplastics are often easily confused for food to sea life and some can even contain trace amounts of contaminates that leech into groundwater.
Although tiny, microplastics can cause major problems within the natural ecosystem.
But how prevalent are they? With your help, Ocean Bridge Atlantic Ambassador Cassidy Downey will analyze and photograph sediment samples from coastal beaches across the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and showcase them at a public gallery in St. John's, NL, during the Urban Learning Journey in February 2022!
Head on over to @nl_inthesand to see what's in the sand and stay tuned for how you can contribute your own sand samples to Cassidy's exciting initiative!
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Parks Canada is the government agency in charge of Canada’s national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites. Parks Canada is involved in some of the most important marine conservation research that spans across the country, which is why Direct Action is always so excited to partner for #OceanDirectAction placements! This year, Direct Action has several placements with Parks Canada, with a multitude of different projects on the go – diving into topics ranging from climate change to Southern Resident Killer Whales, to marine conservation areas, fisheries and beyond.
Ambassador Kara is currently working on her placement with the National Office of Marine Conservation team within Parks Canada. Kara is working virtually on an exciting in-depth project on marine renewable energy and hopes to share some of these findings in the near future over on the @oceanwise AquaBlog.
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Parcs Canada est l'agence gouvernementale responsable des parcs nationaux, des aires marines de conservation et des sites historiques du Canada. Parcs Canada participe à certaines des recherches les plus importantes en matière de conservation marine dans tout le pays, et c'est pourquoi Action directe est toujours aussi enthousiaste à l'idée de s'associer à des placements #OceanDirectAction ! Cette année, Action directe a plusieurs placements avec Parcs Canada, avec une multitude de projets différents en cours - plongeant dans des sujets allant du changement climatique aux orques résidents du Sud, en passant par les aires de conservation marine, les pêcheries et plus encore. L'ambassadrice Kara travaille actuellement sur son stage au sein de l'équipe du Bureau national de la conservation marine de Parcs Canada. Kara travaille virtuellement sur un projet passionnant et approfondi sur l'énergie marine renouvelable et espère partager certaines de ses découvertes dans un avenir proche sur l'AquaBlog @oceanwise. @parks.canada @oceanwiseyouth @leaderstoday #OceanBridge #OceanDirectAction @oceanwise @hey_its_kara Direct Action is pleased to welcome Ambassador Anneka to the @oceanwiseresearch Plastics Lab team for this fall. The Plastics Lab is focused on delivering cutting-edge research on microplastics – in particular, the sources, transport, fate and related effects in Canada’s aquatic environments. The wonderful Plastics research team studies microplastics occurrence in laundry machine outflow, seawater, municipal wastewater and the stomachs and organs of aquatic animals, using state-of-the-art technology. Anneka will be working on several projects based both virtually and in the Pacific Science Enterprise Centre (PSEC), a world-class Environmental Microplastics Facility located in West Vancouver, BC. Keep an eye on this space to learn more about the exciting research happening at the Plastics Lab!
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Action directe est heureuse d'accueillir l'ambassadrice Anneka au sein de l'équipe du Plastics Lab de @oceanwiseresearch pour cet automne. Le Laboratoire des plastiques se concentre sur la recherche de pointe sur les microplastiques, en particulier sur les sources, le transport, le devenir et les effets connexes dans les environnements aquatiques du Canada. La merveilleuse équipe de recherche sur les plastiques étudie la présence de microplastiques dans le débit des machines à laver, l'eau de mer, les eaux usées municipales et les estomacs et organes des animaux aquatiques, en utilisant une technologie de pointe. Anneka travaillera sur plusieurs projets basés à la fois virtuellement et au Pacific Science Enterprise Centre (PSEC), une installation environnementale de classe mondiale sur les microplastiques située à West Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. Gardez un œil sur cet espace pour en savoir plus sur les recherches passionnantes menées au Plastics Lab !
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#OceanDirectAction @oceanwiseresearch @oceanwise @oceanwiseyouth @leaderstoday #OceanBridge #plasticresearch @avanderpasLast week's workshop went amazing… and that’s not up for debate! 😅
This workshop with Ocean Wise @YouthToSea ambassadors (aged 15-18) consisted of challenging us to deal with conflict and how to problem solve. Conflict can result in the production of airing our own differences that will lead us to creative solutions!
There is a lot of group work involved in #YouthToSea programming – and our everyday lives. We will not always have the same views, opinions, and ideas. It is normal for conflict to happen so it is essential to learn how to deal with it.
This workshop was designed to teach our @leaderstoday how to properly deal with conflict when it arises, listen to everyone’s voices, and think outside of the box. Another great workshop complete that helps develop key life skills😌✅
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L'atelier de la semaine dernière s'est très bien déroulé... et ce n'est pas à débattre ! 😅
Cet atelier avec les jeunes ambassadeur.drice.s Ocean Wise @YouthToSea (15-18 ans) consistait à nous mettre au défi de gérer les conflits et de savoir comment résoudre les problèmes. Le conflit peut tourner au positif lorsque nous acceptons et discutons de nos différences dans le but d'arriver à des solutions créatives !
Il y a beaucoup de travail de groupe dans le programme #YouthToSea - et dans nos vies quotidiennes. Nous n'aurons pas toujours les mêmes points de vue, opinions et idées. Il est normal que des conflits surviennent – il est donc essentiel d'apprendre à les gérer.
Cet atelier a été conçu pour apprendre à nos @leadersdaujourdhui à gérer correctement les conflits lorsqu'ils surviennent, à écouter les voix de chacun.e et à sortir des sentiers battus. Un autre bel atelier qui aide à développer les compétences essentielles 😌✅.
@OceanWise #LeadersDaujourdhui #PortailOcéan #ServiceJeunesseCanada @NatureForAll #NaturePourTousEelgrass is a crucial nursery habitat for many species found in Canadian waters, including some commercially harvested species. Unfortunately, eelgrass distribution is decreasing as a result of habitat destruction and the introduction of invasive species like the green crab. This summer, Ocean Bridge Atlantic Participants monitored eelgrass on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia with CPAWS Nova Scotia @cpawsnovascotia and SuperNova @supernovaatdal through snorkeling, drone videography and remotely operated vehicles.
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Get your costumes on, bring along friends and family, and do a shoreline cleanup in your community on Halloween weekend, October 30th or 31st, 2021! This Halloween, we want to encourage some ocean-friendly alternatives to the single-use treats and throw-away costumes. We’re challenging you to re-purpose old costumes, check out some thrift shops, or even hold a costume swap with friends! Don’t forget to snap a photo of your costume in action at the cleanup, there will be a prize for best photo!
Register your cleanup with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at shorelinecleanup.org, tag @oceanwiseyouth, and use #OBTrickOrTrash2021 in your post to share your cleanups with us!
Thank you Aileen Duncan, alumni from Ocean Bridge 2020-2021 cohort, for this awesome initiative!
Check out these resources to make your Halloween sustainable: https://www.aquablog.ca/2018/10/27485/
https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/10/simple-tips-to-reduce-your-waste-this-spooky-season/
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Enfilez vos costumes, amenez vos amis et votre famille, et faites une corvée de déchets dans votre communauté la fin de semaine d'Halloween, le 30 ou le 31 octobre 2021 ! Cette Halloween, nous voulons encourager une alternative respectueuse de l'océan aux bonbons à usage unique et aux costumes jetables. Nous vous mettons au défi de réutiliser de vieux costumes, de faire le tour des friperies ou même d'organiser un échange de costumes entre amis ! N'oubliez pas de prendre une photo de votre costume en action lors du nettoyage, il y aura un prix pour la meilleure photo !
Enregistrez votre nettoyage avec le Grand Nettoyage des rivages canadiens au shorelinecleanup.org/fr, taguez @oceanwiseyouth et utilisez #OBTrickOrTrash2021 dans votre publication pour partager vos nettoyages avec nous !
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Throwback to July, when two @OceanWise Direct Action team members visited @cetus_society on West Cracroft Island, BC. They were completely wowed by the effort that the Robson Bight Wardens put into keeping the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve safe for whales, and by the whales themselves! On their way back to Port McNeill, they spotted a pod of whales casually moving by and snapped these photos. Photo taken by @zana.mody using a telephoto lens in accordance with the #bewhalewiseguidelines and marine mammal regulations.
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Un regard vers l'arrière au mois de juillet, lorsque deux membres de l'équipe d'Action directe @OceanWise ont visité @cetus_society sur l'île West Cracroft, en Colombie-Britannique. Elles ont été complètement impressionnées par les efforts déployés par les gardien.ne.s de Robson Bight pour assurer la sécurité des baleines dans la réserve écologique, et par les baleines elles-mêmes ! Sur le chemin du retour à Port McNeill, elles ont aperçu un groupe de baleines qui passait tranquillement et ont pris ces photos. Photo prise par @zana.mody à l'aide d'un téléobjectif, conformément aux lignes directrices #bewhalewiseguidelines et à la réglementation sur les mammifères marins.
#OceanDirectAction @leadersdaujourdhui #LeadersDaujourdhui #ServiceJeunesseCanada #PortailOcéan #SoyezWhaleWise #Baleines #RéserveécologiqueRobsonBight St Lawrence Ocean Bridge Ambassador, Emily, organized a hike up Mont Royal with Trevor, an astronomy expert, to do a workshop for 10-15 youth about how travelers used to use the stars to guide them on their time sailing the ocean. Trevor spoke about how the moon affected marine and estuary tides. During the hike up the mountain, there were guests that spoke about common plants and other flora in the area. Throughout the evening, Emily spoke about the Ocean Bridge program, why she was there, and her project goals. Great work, Emily!
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Have you heard of the Whale Report app? This app was created by the British Columbia Cetacean Sightings Network (BCCSN), a division of @oceanwiseresearch Marine Mammal Research Program. Two Direct Action Ambassadors, Kenadee and Nicholas, are doing their placements with the BCCSN this year. Kenadee (@kenadeesavesthesea), pictured here, is doing her placement in the field. She divides her time between doing Dock Talks (helping local residents and tourists learn about the local marine wildlife), working on a research project at the Victoria office, and conducting harbour porpoise surveys on Saturna Island, BC. Stay tuned to learn more about harbour porpoise surveys, and to hear about Nicholas’ placement. #OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday @oceanwise #OceanBridge @oceanwiseresearch #WhaleReport #BCCSN #docktalk #SVICRI #marinemammalresearch #natureforall
. . . Connaissez-vous l'application Whale Report de @Oceanwise ? Elle été créée par le British Columbia Cetacean Sightings Network (BCCSN), une division du programme de recherche sur les mammifères marins @oceanwiseresearch. Deux ambassadeur.drice.s de Portail Océan Action directe, Kenadee et Nicholas, effectuent leur stage auprès du BCCSN cette année. Kenadee (@kenadeesavesthesea), photographiée ici, effectue son stage sur le terrain. Elle partage son temps entre les Dock Talks (qui aident les résidents locaux et les touristes à s'informer sur la faune marine locale), un projet de recherche au bureau de Victoria et des relevés de marsouins communs sur l'île Saturna, en Colombie-Britannique. Restez à l'écoute pour en savoir plus sur les relevés des marsouins communs et pour entendre parler du stage de Nicholas. #ActionDirecte @leaderdaujourdhui @oceanwise #PortailOcéan #WhaleReport #BCCSN #docktalk #SVICRI #mammifèresmarins #naturepourtous Direct Action is thrilled that Howe Sound/ Atl’ka7tsem has officially become Canada’s 19th UNESCO Biosphere Region! This means that Howe Sound is designated as an area of global ecological significance. This is made more exciting by the fact that last year, Direct Action Ambassador Amy was involved in contributing to the research and outreach that went into creating the interactive Howe Sound/ Atl’ka7tsem Community Network Map. Amy was partnered with the MakeWay charitable society for this project. Pictured here is a screenshot of the map that Amy helped create – it shows all of the diverse groups that operate within the Howe Sound region, connecting to the ocean and freshwater.
The main outcome that Howe Sound hopes to reach with this designation as a prestigious UNESCO Biosphere Region is to strengthen marine protection measures by helping the public learn about why this area is so incredible. Not only is it a beautiful landscape, it is a place filled with deeply rooted Indigenous culture as well as stunning biodiversity, like the rare, ancient glass sponge reef.
#HoweSoundBiosphere #UNESCOBiosphereRegion #OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday @oceanwise @oceanwiseyouth #OceanBridge @howesoundbiosphere @makeway_togetherYouthToSea spent another day keeping our shorelines clean!
The group completed yet another @shorelinecleanup this month at English Bay! Did you know that since 2010 there have been 36 @shorelincleanup that have collected 1071kg of trash at this exact site?
@YouthToSea has been part of numerous cleanups, but at this location they collected 115kg of garbage.
The most collected items include:
5,817 cigarette butts!
491 bottle caps!
444 pieces of plastic!
Great work @YouthToSea! It's amazing to see people doing their part to protect our oceans.
#YouthtoSea #OceanWise #LeadersToday @LeadersToday @OceanWiseCheck out this amazing video of a humpback breach that Direct Action Ambassador Rhys took while in the field near Prince Rupert, BC. This week, Rhys is finishing up his three month long immersive placement with the North Coast Cetacean Research Initiative (NCCRI), a division of Ocean Wise Research. We look forward to sharing more of his awesome shots. In the meantime, we welcome Direct Action Ambassador Cierra, who will be continuing on the work with the NCCRI this fall.
Video taken by Rhys Jenson under Marine Mammal Research License #18, using a zoom lens.
#OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday @oceanwise #OceanBridge @oceanwiseresearch #NCCRI #humpbackbreach #whaleThis week is World Water Week and what better way to celebrate than highlighting some of the great work our Ocean Bridge Ambassadors are doing!
Nadja Smith Hanson is part of the Direct Action cohort of our Ocean Bridge program. As part of her placement, Nadja sleeps a mere 10m from the shores of Lhù’ààn Mân at the Kluane Lake Research Station supporting Kristina Miller (PhD candidate at the University of Calgary) as Kristina leads an extensive study of the water balance and carbon cycling in the lake.
It's unknown how climate change will impact the water quality and quantity of this particular lake in the future, making the work they're doing that much more important.
Read more of Nadja's story here: https://www.aquablog.ca/2021/08/ocean-wise-youth-is-working-hands-on-in-lhuaan-man-kluane-lake-yukon-territory/
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If you watched our Instagram stories two weekends ago, you might have seen that two of the Ocean Bridge Direct Action team members travelled to West Cracroft Island, BC to visit @cetus_society. 🐋
Currently, there are four Direct Action Ambassadors based on West Cracroft over the summer taking part in the Robson Bight Warden Program: Julia, Megan, Nikolay and Simon.
Zana, Direct Action Manager and Cayley, Direct Action Program Specialist, had an incredible time visiting the research station in person. In their words, “It was awesome to see the amazing and essential work that Ambassadors and Wardens do every day!” Perhaps most importantly, they got to see behind-the-scenes of the placement locale – valuable information when sharing our placement opportunities with Direct Action applicants!
If you missed the Instagram Stories or want to watch it again, click on the ‘Direct Action 2’ highlight reel 😊
@cetus_society #orca @leaderstoday @oceanwiseyouth @oceanwise @idog321 @simon_e3 @megan.mck.95 @jearoberts @zana.mody @cayleyelcombe_ #OceanDirectAction Have you heard of the North Coast Cetacean Research Initiative? This is one of @oceanwiseresearch’s coolest community-based programs focused on cetacean research, conservation, and public outreach in collaboration with industry, government, conservation, First Nations, and educational institutions. The cetaceans that the NCCRI primarily monitors are humpback whales.
One of our Direct Action Ambassadors, Rhys, is working on a placement with the NCCRI over the summer. Based in Prince Rupert, BC, Rhys assists with vessel-based cetacean surveys, humpback whale photo ID research, and public engagement. In fact, just last week he took this incredible photo during a field day!! Stay tuned for more awesome shots.
Photo by Rhys Jenson
Taken under Marine Mammal Research License #18 with a zoom lens
@oceanwiseresearch #NCCRI #OceanDirectAction #marinemammalresearch #humpback #whalesinitiative @leaderstoday @oceanwise #oceandirectactionThis week, we want to spotlight a Direct Action partner within the @oceanwiseresearch family – the Marine Mammal Research Program! One of our placements involves Direct Action Ambassadors working on the long standing Beluga Bioacoustics project. Bioacoustics is essentially the study of sound in animals; in this case, how belugas communicate with each other and the conservation implications that follow. Pretty cool stuff!
Direct Action Ambassador Raina (@raina.fan) is currently working closely with Dr. Valeria Vergara and research assistant Marie-Ana Mikus on the Beluga Bioacoustics project. Her job is to analyze recordings of beluga communications and identify different sounds using a bioacoustics software. Keep an eye on this space, we’ll catch up with Raina as she continues to work on her project 😊
Photo credit: Dr Valeria Vergara
@oceanwiseresearch @oceanwise #OceanDirectAction #beluga #bioacoustics #marinemammalresearch @raina.fan #oceandirectactionDo you love whales as much as we do? If so, you might want to check out one of our wonderful Direct Action partners, @cetus_society! CETUS Research and Conservation is an organization dedicated to protecting the lives of whales in the wild through research, education, and direct intervention.
CETUS was founded in 2005 to address the increasing endangerment of BC's killer whales due to human activities and focuses directly on one of the three key contributors to killer whale endangerment: vessel traffic disturbance. They work in the field to protect whales and other marine mammals from harassment and harm. As vessel traffic in the region increases, CETUS's work becomes more and more crucial to their survival.
Four Direct Action Ambassadors (Julia, Nikolay, Megan, and Simon) are currently based on West Cracroft Island, BC with CETUS. They are assisting with the Robson Bight Warden and Straitwatch programs, monitoring Northern Resident Killer Whales. It's a remote and immersive placement over this summer – watch this space for updates from those Ambassadors once they return from West Cracroft!
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📷 @cetus_societyLast year, the Ocean Bridge Great Lakes 2020 team went on their Learning Journey to the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula. They had the privilege to attend a workshop with the Saugeen-Ojibwe Coastal Fish Monitoring Program. They ran them through discussions and hands-on sessions on fish collection, invasive species in Lake Huron, management of coastal ecosystems, college pathways into conservation (specifically Fleming College Fish and Wildlife program), funding structures for their program, and their day-to-day.
Stay tuned to see where the Ocean Bridge Great Lakes team is going on their Learning Journey this year!
@oceanwise @leaderstoday #oceanwise #oceanbridge #learningjourney #leaderstodayThe second year of Ocean Bridge Direct Action is currently underway! With 10 placements and counting off the ground, we are excited to start sharing some of the cool experiences that our Ambassadors are enjoying.
We'd like to start by introducing one of our amazing partners this year, @BCparksfdn! Did you know that BC Parks Foundation is the charitable partner of BC Parks? If you visit parks across the Lower Mainland of BC this summer, you might have the chance to see three of our Direct Action Ambassadors in action as they connect the public with local ecosystems and share resources on park safety.
Stay tuned to this space to meet our Direct Action Ambassadors 😊
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Third day on board the providencesailcargo with oceanwiseyouth, and on this day we found local edible plants 🌱
Our day started by raising the anchor and going to a little tiny spit of land. You wouldn’t think much would grow here…. But it was quite the contrary. First, there were succulents, then we came across cacti. 🌵Cacti in BC! I’d definitely never heard of that.
Right before we were about to go, we stumbled upon a bush that appeared to have… Peas? Low and behold, they were indeed wild, green beach peas! Quite sweet when we tried them raw. Seeing as the bushes seemed abundant and healthy, we harvested a couple handfuls to share with our group.
This really was a highlight for me. Realizing how abundant our local ecosystems are and learning what foods can grow naturally here, makes me feel incredibly connected to where I live. I was proud to be able to harvest from nature in a sustainable way, and hope to do more of this in the future.
When you sit and think about what grows in your own backyard, you start to realize the food that doesn’t grow naturally here. You won’t find pineapples 🍍 or mangos 🥭 in the Vancouver Farmer’s Markets, but thats why I love it so much. You learn what actually grows in our area and during what seasons. Now that, is truly humbling. Support local, learn local, stay connected with nature. 🌱🥬🫐
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Day 3 of oceanwiseyouth Ocean Bridge Learning Journey!
We visited the cheakamuscentre where we learned a bit about traditional Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) culture. It was an honour to learn from Matthew, Henry and Aura (the_botanical_forest). We played double-ball, an intense and hilariously fun sport. We weaved our own bracelets from western red cedar, baked our own bannock and cooked soup with lava rocks. We also went on a beautiful nature walk, stopping along the way to learn about the various plants and their connection to the Coast Salish indigenous people.
Huge thank you to our cultural educators for taking the time to teach us. We are grateful to learn from all of you.
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Truly beyond grateful to be a part or oceanwise’s Ocean Bridge Program this year! So far, the Learning journey to Gambier Island has been incredible, and only a little bit rainy. ☔️Thank you #canadaservicecorps and #oceanwise for the opportunity! Can’t wait to start on our community service projects.
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#leaderstoday HAPPY #WORLDOCEANSDAY TO ALL OCEAN & WATERWAY LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD!
Here’s what you can do to join @oceanwise in celebrating World Oceans Day:
• Lead or participate in a Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup @shorelinecleanup
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a national conservation program by @oceanwise providing Canadians the opportunity to take action in their communities wherever water meets land. By collecting litter and recording how much trash you and your team collect, you can become a citizen scientist and contribute your data to our national litter database. Every piece of litter picked up is one less that could end up in our waterways, making its way to the ocean.
• Join the movement, #beplasticwise and take part in Ocean Wise’s Plastic Reduction Program
Sign the Pledge to start your plastic reduction journey, and then measure your impact and find out just how much plastic you’re using day-to-day by taking the household plastic waste audit. By making small changes in your home through lowering your single-use plastic consumption, you’ll be contributing less waste that is threatening ocean life, causing entanglement, suffocation, injury, and malnutrition.
• Sign the pledge to help end overfishing
Choose how you’ll be supporting the sustainable seafood movement. To learn more about how overfishing is one of the greatest threats to the health of our oceans, search Waves of Change. More @oceanwiseseafood
🌊🌊🌊 We recognize all of you making a difference for the ocean and your communities in your own ways 💙💙💙 @leaderstoday @oceanwise #LeadersToday #CanadaServiceCorps #OceanBridge #OceanDirectAction #YouthToSea
Photo credit: @mophungWith #WorldOceansDay only five days away, we would like to celebrate the work of Monique from @OceanWise's 2019 Ocean Bridge cohort!
In April 2019, Monique Chapman led a trash clean-up of Yellowknife’s primary ice road. ❄️ Engaging over 20 people from surrounding communities, Monique and her team of volunteers collected over 50 lbs. of trash from this 6 km strip of icy highway. 🛣️ While Monique has not had the opportunity to organize a second clean-up, there is a still a lot of interest from those who participated back in April 2019, and Monique herself would love to see more work done in this area! 😍
“I definitely think there are opportunities for the current cohort to build off of my project” - Monique Chapman, #OceanBridge Alum
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À cinq jours de la #JournéeMondialeDesOcéans, nous souhaitons célébrer le travail de Monique de la cohorte Portail Océan 2019 de @OceanWise!
En avril 2019, Monique Chapman a mené un nettoyage des déchets sur la principale route de glace de Yellowknife. ❄️ Engageant plus de 20 personnes des communautés environnantes, Monique et son équipe de bénévoles ont ramassé plus de 50 livres de déchets sur 6 km de route glacée. 🛣️ Bien que Monique n'ait pas eu l'occasion d'organiser un deuxième nettoyage, il y a encore beaucoup d'intérêt de la part de ceux et celles qui ont participé en avril 2019, et Monique elle-même aimerait voir plus de travail effectué dans cette zone ! 😍
« Je pense définitivement qu'il y a des opportunités pour la cohorte actuelle de s'inspirer de mon projet » - Monique Chapman, Ancienne du programme #PortailOcéan
#LeadersDaujourdhui #ServiceJeunesseCanada @LeadersDaujourdhui #NaturePourTousPlease join us at 11am PDT // 2pm EDT on Friday, May 28th for the FREE virtual book launch of 'The Great Journey', written by Jocelyn Whalen and illustrated by Emily Shier, 2020 @Oceanwise Youth Ambassadors with #OceanBridge. Registration link is in bio!
The book launch is the culmination of their Ocean Bridge project, supported by the Youth Ocean Action Grant. 'The Great Journey' is an educational resource about salmon migration intended for elementary school-aged children. Please register on Eventbrite (copy the link below) to receive access to the event!
BONUS! The first 30 registrants will receive a hard copy of the book and all registrants will receive a free PDF version! Please note: the book is available in English only, however the event will be in English and French. @Leaderstoday #leaderstoday #CanadaServiceCorps #NatureForAll
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Rejoignez-nous à 11h (HAP) // 14h (HAE) le vendredi 28 mai pour le lancement virtuel du livre « The Great Journey », écrit par Jocelyn Whalen et illustré par Emily Shier, ambassadrices du Portail Océan 2020. Le lien d'inscription est dans la bio!
Le lancement du livre est le point culminant de leur projet de service avec le Portail Océan, soutenu par la Bourse jeunesse d'action océanique. « The Great Journey » est une ressource éducative sur la migration des saumons destinée aux enfants de l'école primaire. Veuillez vous inscrire sur Eventbrite pour recevoir un accès au lien de l'événement. Les 30 premières personnes inscrites recevront une copie papier du livre et toutes les personnes inscrites recevront une version PDF gratuite ! Veuillez noter que le livre est en anglais, mais l'événement sera en anglais et en français. @leadersdaujourdhui
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On this #EarthDay2021, we celebrate @Oceanwise youth who have delivered over 136,000 hours of ocean health service work in hundreds of communities across Canada with #OceanBridge, #OceanDirectAction and #YouthToSea since 2018 🌊🐋🌏
We also recognize individuals and organizations everywhere who dedicate themselves to protecting the planet we love. THANK YOU! Together, we can turn the tide 💙💚❤
@leaderstoday #leaderstoday #canadaservicecorps #NatureForAll #EarthDay
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Ce #JourDeLaTerre2021, nous célébrons la jeunesse @Oceanwise qui totallise plus de 136,000 heures de travaux de service dans des centaines de communautés partout au Canada avec #PortailOcéan, #OcéanActionDirecte et #YouthToSea depuis 2018 🌊🐋🌏
Nous reconnaissons aussi tous les individus et les organismes qui travaillent avec acharnement pour assurer la protection de notre planète adorée. MERCI! Ensemble, nous pouvons changer le courant 💙💚❤
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Microplastics Week begins TODAY with #OceanBridge and @sustainibabe !
From movie night, to trivia, to fascinating discussion topics, to sweet giveaways, and many other surprises, there’s something for everyone so make sure you join in – it's totally free!
Microplastics Week is a beautiful collaborative effort created and led by @oceanwise #leaderstoday from across Canada (ages 18-30) as they complete their final steps in our Ocean Bridge 2020-21 development and ocean service program!
Follow @sustainibabe for the event link to RSVP, to see the full schedule and for constant updates – see you there! @leaderstoday #CanadaServiceCorps
www.sustainibabe.com/microplastics-week
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La Semaine des microplastiques commence aujourd'hui avec #PortailOcéan et @sustainibabe!
Vous trouverez à l’horaire une soirée cinéma, des jeux-questionnaires, des tables rondes fascinantes, des petits cadeaux et bien d’autres surprises. Il y en a pour tous les goûts, alors assurez-vous de participer - c'est totalement gratuit!
La Semaine des microplastiques est un bel effort de collaboration créé et dirigé par les jeunes #leadersdaujourdhui de partout au Canada (âgés de 18 à 30 ans) de @OceanWise, alors qu'ils terminent leurs dernières étapes dans notre programme de développement et de service Portail Océan 2020-21!
Suivez @sustainibabe pour le lien vers l'événement et pour des mises à jour constantes! @leadersdaujourdhui #ServiceJeunesseCanada
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⚡️”The #OceanBridge #DirectAction program had an incredibly successful pilot year in 2020 despite COVID-19 restrictions in place. In total, 24 full-time, three-month placements for young professionals (ages 18-30) across Canada, both in-field and virtually, working with mentors from 20 national partners in ocean and freshwater research and conservation including Parks Canada, CETUS, MERSociety, and EcoSuperior.
Direct Action collaborated with several internal @OceanWiseresearch and conservation departments to provide capacity and service learning opportunities with the Howe Sound Research and Conservation team, North Coast Cetacean Research Initiative, Ocean Biodiversity Research Team, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, Marine Mammal Genetics Lab, St. Lawrence Beluga research team, and the Seafood Program.
Several of our youth have also since found full-time jobs in their relevant fields upon completing their Direct Action placements!”
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⚡️Le programme #ActionDirecte de #PortailOcéan a connu une année pilote incroyablement réussie en 2020 malgré les restrictions COVID-19 en place. Au total, 24 stages à temps plein de trois mois pour de jeunes professionnels (âgés de 18 à 30 ans) à travers le Canada, à la fois sur le terrain et virtuellement, en collaboration avec des mentors de 20 partenaires nationaux dans la recherche et la conservation des océans et des eaux douces, y compris Parcs Canada, CETUS , MERSociety et EcoSuperior.
Action Directe a collaboré avec plusieurs départements de recherche et de conservation internes d'Ocean Wise pour fournir des possibilités d'apprentissage de capacités et de services avec l'équipe de recherche et de conservation de Howe Sound, l'Initiative de recherche sur les cétacés de la côte nord, l'équipe de recherche sur la biodiversité océanique, le Grand nettoyage des rivages canadiens, le Marine Mammal Genetics Lab, St L'équipe de recherche de Lawrence Beluga et le programme des fruits de mer.
Plusieurs de nos jeunes ont également depuis trouvé des emplois à temps plein dans leurs domaines pertinents après avoir terminé leurs stages en action directe!
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YOUTH IN THE NEWS! 🌊
#OceanBridge participant Topaza Yu, has launched CovidPacs! These kits are care packages that contain youth-friendly and education-based activity resources for families with school-aged children who are currently attending school or an alternative method of learning.
“Having experienced the barriers that comes with the lack of access to education due to COVID-19 and also witnessing the direct impact it has on community members at SWITCH (Student Wellness Initiative Towards Community Health) sparked my interest in developing an initiative that tackles this issue,” said Yu.
"CovidPacs are currently being distributed in Saskatoon, but she does hope to expand the initiative across the province so more families can benefit." Great job Topaza! 👏🏽
#natureforall #leaderstoday
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JEUNESSE DANS LES ACTUALITÉS! 🌊
Topaza Yu, participant de #PortailOcéan, a lancé CovidPacs! Ces kits sont des kits de soins qui contiennent des ressources d'activités adaptées aux jeunes et axées sur l'éducation pour les familles avec des enfants d'âge scolaire qui fréquentent actuellement l'école ou une autre méthode d'apprentissage.
«Le fait d'avoir rencontré les obstacles liés au manque d'accès à l'éducation en raison du COVID-19 et d'être également témoin de l'impact direct qu'il a sur les membres de la communauté à SWITCH (Student Wellness Initiative Towards Community Health) a suscité mon intérêt pour le développement d'une initiative qui s'attaque à ce problème. problème », a déclaré Yu.
"Les CovidPacs sont actuellement distribués à Saskatoon, mais elle espère étendre l'initiative à toute la province afin que davantage de familles puissent en bénéficier." Excellent travail Topaza! 👏🏽
#naturepourtous #leadersaujourdhui 🐟💡Tune in for "Reefs for Rockfish: A Collaborative Approach to Creating Habitat". This special event will discuss how Rockfish populations drastically declined in the 1990s along the B.C. coast due to overfishing, habitat loss and bycatch. Join Amanda Weltman as she discusses a unique approach to protect these fish and their habitats by combining art with science. Register today! https://bit.ly/3oGFncB
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🐟💡Branchez-vous sur «Récifs pour les sébastes: une approche collaborative pour créer un habitat». Cet événement spécial portera sur la façon dont les populations de sébastes ont considérablement diminué dans les années 1990 le long de la Colombie-Britannique. côte en raison de la surpêche, de la perte d'habitat et des prises accessoires. Rejoignez Amanda Weltman alors qu'elle discute d'une approche unique pour protéger ces poissons et leurs habitats en combinant l'art et la science. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui! https://bit.ly/3oGFncB
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👏🏽 IT'S OFFICIAL! We have wrapped up ALL our Regional Learning Journeys with the 2020 #OceanBridge youth ambassadors! Over the last four months, there were seventeen small regional trips that took place on Mi'kma'ki, Coast Salish Territory, Saugeen Ojibway Nations, Mashteuiatsh First Nations, North Shore of Lake Superior and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations. Youth delivered place-based ocean stewardship projects in collaboration with local community members and organizations. Highlights included releasing juvenile Coho salmon back into native rivers, learning about traditional fishing practices, working to conserve marine species at risk and shoreline cleanups and the restoration and development of accessible trails - and SO much more! Thank you to ALL of the community partners and to our alumni support team we had the pleasure on working with during our learning journeys!
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👏🏽 C'EST OFFICIEL! Nous avons terminé TOUS nos voyages d'apprentissage régionaux avec les jeunes ambassadeurs 2020 #PortailOcéan! Au cours des quatre derniers mois, dix-sept petits voyages régionaux ont eu lieu sur le territoire des Mi'kmaq, le territoire des Salish de la côte, les nations Saugeen Ojibway, les Premières nations Mashteuiatsh, la rive nord du lac Supérieur et les Premières nations Stoney Nakoda. Les jeunes ont organisé des projets d'intendance des océans basés sur le lieu en collaboration avec des membres et des organisations de la communauté locale. Les faits saillants comprenaient le relâchement de juvéniles de saumons cohos dans les rivières indigènes, l'apprentissage des pratiques de pêche traditionnelles, la conservation des espèces marines en péril et le nettoyage des rives et la restauration et l'aménagement de sentiers accessibles - et bien plus encore! Merci à TOUS les partenaires communautaires et à notre équipe de soutien aux anciens avec lesquels nous avons eu le plaisir de travailler pendant nos voyages d'apprentissage!
#naturepourtous #leadersaujourdhui Hey everyone I am Maxine! I am going to tell you a bit about my Ocean Service Project :)
Thanks to @YouthtoSea, I had such an amazing time, collaborating with Stable Harvest Farms to plant some trees! The gloomy day had no effect on our spirits, as we braved the pouring rain.
It was an experience that I never thought I would be in. I was taken on a tour by one of the farmers at Stable Harvest Farms, and saw the incredible things they do; from growing a variety of fresh food to harvesting their own honey and donating much of it to non-profit organizations. I was given the opportunity to learn more about what it takes to grow and plant a healthy tree. Using either my bare hands or a shovel, I, along with others, dug a hole for the trees to be planted. It was honestly an amazing experience.
This project was the one of the first things to come to mind when Youth to Sea introduced the idea of Service Projects. I knew I wanted a project that I can literally see grow throughout the years, and hopefully help others in the process. With the amount of trees being chopped down each year, that even the little things can help in a big way. Therefore, I hope that by simply planting two trees right now, will result in a ripple effect of many more to come. And personally, I just wanted to learn how to plant a tree, so thankfully I can cross that thing off my bucket list.
Lastly, after trying their wonderful food, I can surely say I will be coming back to work with them again to continue this project or to even start a new one.
Thank you!@YouthToSea Ocean Service Projects are in full swing!
We are so happy to see some of the projects that our participant's designed starting to come to life. Meet two members of the textile group; they're working hard to recycle old clothing and make them into new ones to be donated to those in need during the winter season.
This project is great because it is beneficial for the environment, as they are keeping the textiles out of the landfills and it allows them to give back to their community. Throughout the YouthToSea program, each project can look so different and it's great to see what everyone is coming up with. Stay tuned to see other amazing @YouthToSea projects be highlighted :)@YouthToSea was very excited to be hands-on during our time at @Noonscreekhtachery!
The group was able to fit in so much within a few hours and the rain did not slow us down!
We were able to tour the lab, learn about the process of raising the Coho and Chum salmon in the lab, saw some salmon in the area, searched for critters in the pond (and put them back 😊), went on a nature walk, and saw lots of animals in between.
It was a great day of learning! Thanks again to @Noonscreekhtachery for having us.@YouthToSea participants are still buzzing about our trip to the @cheakamuscentre last month!
This day was FILLED with different activities for the group, and we were honoured to be welcomed into such a beautiful space.
It was such a powerful day of learning, listening, and being together. We were able to fit in so many activities including:
🍃An Ethnobotany walk where we discussed First Nations traditional knowledge while exploring the trails.
🔨Wood working using traditional tools, knowledge, and techniques.
🚪A visit to the Longhouse where we listened and learned from our guides.
🐟We explored the life cycle of salmon and visited salmon streams and spawning channels.
🌳Participated in a forest walk to investigate the biodiversity and interconnectedness of a temperate rainforest ecosystem. This included seeing a 900-year old tree!
That's just some of what we were able to cover during our amazing day trip. Thank you again @cheakamuscentre for hosting us and sharing your knowledge.
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From Canada’s coasts to the Great Lakes! This year, Direct Action has partnered with Oak Island Films Ltd. to create exciting media and production-based placements. Oak Island Films Ltd. is a television production company based in Ottawa, Ontario and Bristol, England. It is owned and managed by Canadian Ted Oakes, an award-winning executive producer with over 20 years of experience making ground-breaking TV, mostly for BBC.
Our three awesome Direct Action Ambassadors, Julia, Ella and Chevaun, are helping to research and deliver a high profile TV series on the Great Lakes watershed. The project is a collaboration between Oak Island Films Ltd. and Smithsonian, and has an ambitious education and outreach program with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. Stay tuned for more details about the series!
Photos 1-4 by Damien Gilbert
Photo 5 by Christian Dalbec
Photo 6 by Geoff Coombs
Photo 7 by Jill Heinerth
#OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday @oceanwise #OceanBridge @oceanwiseyouth @oakislandfilms #greatlakes #LeadersToday @dmangilbert @christindalbecphotography @geoff_coombs @jillheinerth
Des côtes du Canada aux Grands Lacs ! Cette année, Action directe s'est associée à Oak Island Films Ltd. pour créer des placements passionnants dans les médias et les productions. Oak Island Films Ltd. est une société de production télévisuelle basée à Ottawa (Ontario) et à Bristol (Angleterre). Elle est détenue et gérée par le Canadien Ted Oakes, un producteur exécutif primé qui a plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans la production d'émissions de télévision révolutionnaires, principalement pour la BBC.
Nos trois formidables ambassadeurs d'action directe, Julia, Ella et Chevaun, participent à la recherche et à la réalisation d'une série télévisée de haut niveau sur le bassin versant des Grands Lacs. Le projet est une collaboration entre Oak Island Films Ltd. et Smithsonian, et comporte un ambitieux programme d'éducation et de sensibilisation avec la Société géographique royale du Canada. Restez à l'écoute pour plus de détails sur la série !
Photos 1-4 par Damien Gilbert
Photo 5 par Christian Dalbec
Photo 6 par Geoff Coombs
Photo 7 par Jill Heinerth The 10-day immersive Atlantic Learning Journeys wrapped up in late September, filled with hands-on service projects, adventure programming, community building, and local education from community members and traditional knowledge holders.
The group of 2021 ambassadors left with abundant knowledge and a thirst for action, but the Learning Journeys couldn’t have been more fulfilling for Lachlan Riehl and Hil Hamilton, two Ocean Bridge Alum who were invited to lead workshops for the new group of ambassadors. This full circle moment let the alumni showcase the incredible work they’re doing post-Ocean Bridge.
Read about what Hil and Lachlan are up to! Link in the bio 🌊Caroline Keddy organized a community event bringing 28 students from the Environmental Technician program at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall to attend a hike and view the Chinook salmon spawn Research scientist and wildlife biologist, Dr. Brian Hickey from the River Institute, delivered a workshop on seine netting and fish ID in the Rotary Creek area. Caroline also engaged a local seafood restaurant, purchasing their special perch rolls for all attendees. Go Caroline!
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Trick or Trash 🎃 Get your costumes on, bring along friends and family, and do a shoreline cleanup in your community on Halloween weekend, October 30th or 31st, 2021! This Halloween, we want to encourage some ocean-friendly alternatives to the single-use treats and throw-away costumes. We’re challenging you to re-purpose old costumes, check out some thrift shops, or even hold a costume swap with friends! Don’t forget to snap a photo of your costume in action at the cleanup, there will be a prize for best photo! Register your cleanup with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at shorelinecleanup.org, tag @oceanwiseyouth, and use #OBTrickOrTrash2021 in your post to share your cleanups with us! Thank you Aileen Duncan, alumni from Ocean Bridge 2020-2021 cohort, for this awesome initiative! Check out these resources to make your Halloween sustainable: https://www.aquablog.ca/2018/10/27485/ https://www.aquablog.ca/2020/10/simple-tips-to-reduce-your-waste-this-spooky-season/
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Enfilez vos costumes, amenez vos amis et votre famille, et faites une corvée de déchets dans votre communauté la fin de semaine d'Halloween, le 30 ou le 31 octobre 2021 ! Cette Halloween, nous voulons encourager une alternative respectueuse de l'océan aux bonbons à usage unique et aux costumes jetables. Nous vous mettons au défi de réutiliser de vieux costumes, de faire le tour des friperies ou même d'organiser un échange de costumes entre amis ! N'oubliez pas de prendre une photo de votre costume en action lors du nettoyage, il y aura un prix pour la meilleure photo ! Enregistrez votre nettoyage avec le Grand Nettoyage des rivages canadiens au shorelinecleanup.org/fr, taguez @oceanwiseyouth et utilisez #OBTrickOrTrash2021 dans votre publication pour partager vos nettoyages avec nous ! Merci à Aileen Duncan, doyenne du Portail Océan, cohorte 2020-2021, pour cette incroyable initiative ! Hello! I’m Sophie, the director and co-host of The Daily Tide Podcast, my Ocean Service Project with Ocean Wise's @YouthToSea program.
TDT Podcast is a collection of conversations on marine biology careers spanning Canada, from coast to coast to coast. Marin Davison is another YouthToSea participant working on this project and we are both aspiring marine biologists. During our podcast we chat with scientists and experts about their day to day, what issues have muddled their field, how they combat these problems, and why/how they jumped into their career in the first place. As a podcast-video combo, TDT invites the audience to explore the careers in the world of ocean sciences and learn how to help along the way.
We have recently completed recording our first episode and are on our way to produce twenty episodes by July 2022! Learn more about our podcast at @thedailytidepodcast and stay tuned for Ep.1 with cetacean expert Chloe Robinson (http://www.batacea.com/).
@oceanwise #YouthToSea #OceanBridge @LeadersToday #LeadersToday #CanadaServiceCorps @NatureForAll
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.Have you heard of the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (@ontarioturtlecc)? We are so pleased to be able to say they are one of our new @oceanwise Ocean Bridge Direct Action partners this year! The Centre is a registered charity whose goal is to protect and conserve Ontario’s native turtles and the habitat in which they live. They accomplish this by operating a turtle hospital that treats, rehabilitates, and releases injured turtles, by performing extensive research in the field to further conservation initiatives, and by running a comprehensive education and outreach program. These goals truly align with the Direct Action spirit we look for in organizations dedicated to working with marine and freshwater ecosystems.
One of our Direct Action Ambassadors, Skylar, is working on a placement with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre this fall. Based in Peterborough, ON, Skylar assists with turtle care, public engagement, and social media – if you check out their Instagram and Facebook pages, many of the posts you see on Fridays were created by Skylar!
Pictured here is Zig, the Musk Turtle (photo taken by Skylar)
#OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday #OceanBridge @ontarioturtlecc #turtleconservation #canadaservicecorps
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Connaissez-vous le Centre de protection des tortues de l'Ontario (@ontarioturtlecc) ? Nous sommes très heureux de pouvoir dire qu'il est l'un de nos nouveaux partenaires du programme Portail Océan Action Directe d'@oceanwise cette année ! Le Centre est un organisme dont l'objectif est de protéger les tortues indigènes de l'Ontario et l'habitat dans lequel elles vivent. Ces objectifs correspondent vraiment à l'esprit d'action directe que nous recherchons dans les organisations qui se consacrent aux écosystèmes marins et d'eau douce.
Skylar, l'une de nos ambassadrices d'Action directe, effectue cet automne un stage au Centre de protection des tortues de l'Ontario. Basée à Peterborough, en Ontario, Skylar participe aux soins des tortues, à l'engagement du public et aux médias sociaux.
Sur la photo, on voit Zig, la tortue musquée (photo prise par Skylar)
#OceanActionDirecte @leadersdaujourdhui #PortailOcéan #servicejeunessecanadaHi Folks, my name is Maddie, and I am part of the Atlantic Ocean Bridge cohort. For my Ocean Bridge Service project, in partnership with the New Brunswick Nature Trust and Rising Youth, I hosted a 2-day beach clean-up event on a remote isle in the Bay of Fundy called Bliss. Over 30 individuals showed up for the one day clean up event and 15 youth stayed overnight to partake in the two-day clean-up. By splitting off into groups to maximize the amount of area we could cover, our group of dedicated volunteers gathered piles of trash taller than myself! The feeling of accomplishment as we sailed away from the island, boats loaded with bags of coastal debris, was indescribable. However, the best part of the weekend was seeing the smiles on youth volunteer faces and knowing that their understanding of marine conservation's importance was growing as they helped to maintain the stunning coastal habitat around us.
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#RisingYouthThis week, YouthToSea, a handful of Ocean Wise employees, and staff from Tru Earth came together at the Spanish Banks to do a cleanup to celebrate the launch of the Great American Shoreline Cleanup!
We noticed that the most common litter items were cigarette butts, plastic bags, and face masks! Make sure to properly dispose of your masks so they don’t end up in our waterways 🌊
@oceanwise @shorelinecleanup @leaderstoday @youthtosea @truearthmovement #oceanwise #oceanwiseyouth #leaderstoday #youthtoseaWe are pleased to introduce one of our newest Direct Action partners - @assiniboineparkzoo Conservancy in Winnipeg, Manitoba! The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is a CAZA-certified zoo and home to the Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre. Their conservation initiatives are focused in three areas: Arctic and subarctic species conservation, Manitoba species conservation, and the conservation of international species at risk. The goal of the Conservation team is to educate Zoo visitors and the community through conservation action and education, and inspire them to value wild things and wild places. There are a number of exciting and valuable research projects ongoing which Direct Action Ambassador Sara will be helping out with.
We look forward to seeing what takes place during Sara's placement and sharing with you!
Assiniboine Park is located on Treaty 1 territory within the Province of Manitoba, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
#OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday @oceanwise #OceanBridge @assiniboineparkzoo #belugabits #conservation @sarawolobrownYouthToSea was happy to be apart of the @Treesandseasfestival with @plasticoceans! This event aimed to build a bridge between ocean and forest conservation. This global event emphasizes how we are all one planet, one environment, and in the end, one global community united in our effort to foster a healthier and more just planet for all.
For our event, we were honoured to be welcomed into the Norquay Food Forest to work in the garden for the day. The group discussed salmon streams, how forests protect our oceans, checked out all the food plants that are growing in the garden, all while learning Indigenous perspectives and aspects! The group was also pleased to get their hands dirty and help support some garden projects.
As one participants quoted: "The Trees & Seas festival event was by far one of the greatest events I have ever attended in my life! Gardening, crafting and being in nature are three of my biggest passions, and this event gave me the time and space to do all of those things."
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Last weekend was the final weekend that Direct Action Ambassadors were on placement with BC Parks Foundation (@bcparksfdn)! You might have seen Janice, Sandra and Yuki over the past couple of months at various BC Parks across Vancouver’s Lower Mainland (including Golden Ears, Seymour and Porteau Cove – pictured).
As part of their placement, Janice, Sandra and Yuki were Discover Parks Ambassadors – this means that they provided park visitors with info about local wildlife, safety tips and tricks for enjoying the parks, and educational materials for kids and youth.
So what’s next for these folks? All Direct Action Ambassadors complete a three month immersive service learning placement with a partner organization, however they are still part of Ocean Bridge until the end of the program year. We look forward to staying connected as they reflect on their experiences this summer!
@yukigraham #OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday #natureforall @bcparksfdn #leaderstoday @bcparks #DiscoverParks #DiscoverParksAmbassador @bcparks @zana.mody #OceanBridge We're so excited to announce that Topaza Yu, one of our Ocean Bridge Alumni, has been appointed to be part of the Prime Minister's Youth Council!
As part of the Youth Council, Topaza tells us that she is, "excited to continue advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights and other pressing issues that matter most to youths. [She is] also excited to advocate for universal access to no-cost contraception for youth in Canada."
Ocean Bridge has been a stepping stone for Topaza in her leadership journey, and while she was with us, she realized how important it was to make ocean education more accessible so everyone can have the opportunity to participate.
"I'm excited to take what I have learned from other youth and staff at Ocean Bridge and share it with the Prime Minister Youth Council!"
Read more here: https://www.aquablog.ca/2021/08/ocean-wise-youth-appointed-to-prime-ministers-youth-council/
@oceanwise @leaderstoday #oceanwise #leaderstoday #oceanbridge #primeministersyouthcouncil #youthcouncilOur talented group of Ocean Bridge Ambassadors proudly present their short film “Microplastics: Too small to see TOO BIG TO IGNORE.”
What are microplastics and how do they impact our environment? Find out the answers to our questions and more with leading researchers from the Ocean Wise Plastics Lab.
Watch it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_6h11PipBrg&pp=sAQA
Thank you to our Ocean Bridge team on this project: Bridget John, Courtney Smaha, Jennifer Johnson, Nikolai Karpun, Patrick Duke, Ruston Fellows, and Dabney Meachun.
Special thanks to @AnthillFilms
#PlasticFreeJuly #Microplastics #OceanBridgeYouth #OceanConservation #OceanPollution #LeadersToday @LeadersToday
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My name is Savanna Francis, and I am part of the Ocean Bridge Atlantic cohort. On June 24, I went on a weeklong trip to Sable Island, NS, which is situated 300 km from Halifax in the Atlantic Ocean. As the first all Mi’kmaq team to stay on the island, the adventure we were about to embark on was ground-breaking! We came to this foreign land, but quickly felt the sense of ‘coming home.’ Through deep connection to the land, the animals, the plants, and each other, this trip changed our lives.
We were tasked with monitoring the Sable Island Sweat Bee, a ground burrowing species which only exists on the island. When we found a nesting area, we captured a bee, examined it under a lens, determined the species, and released it. At the end of our trip, we doubled the amount of known sweat bee nesting sites on the island. It's amazing that our names will be attached to this work.
Sable is known for its wild horses, and I shared a special moment with a foal. The foal, being curious but shy, would hide behind its mom, but peak to watch me. I would shuffle back and forth, and the foal would follow me from behind its mom. It was a playful connection, like we were playing hide-and-seek. I get emotional when I think of that moment. Although we don’t speak the same language, our spirits connected in a way that language barrier did not matter.
To close out our trip, we held a Mi’kmaq ceremony on the beach. We let the water wash over us, we smudged, offered tobacco, drummed, sang, and shared our thoughts and thanks with the Creator and group. So many sacred connections and moments were created on that trip. It's hard for me to put into words what emotions I felt on this trip because it transcends human experience. I am eternally thankful everything aligned the way it did to bring us to Sable Island. I couldn’t say goodbye, so I said nmultes, which means ‘I will see you again,’ in Mi’kmaq. A part of my spirit resides on Sable Island, and I look forward to when my physical body can return.
Wela’lioq/Thank you all
@Oceanwise @OceanWiseYouth @LeadersToday #OceanBridge #LeadersTodaySt. Lawrence Ocean Bridge participants have completed their first learning journey in Tadoussac, QC! They've visited the Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine conservation area, seen belugas on a sailboat, worked with an Indigenous community in Mashteuiatsh, and so much more! Participants are excited and inspired to begin their waterway projects and are looking forward to the next adventure very soon!
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@lauragaitanariza @marissa.rmn @kedca142 #OceanWise #LeadersToday #OceanBridgeLast month, Will Crolla and other Ocean Bridge Ambassadors from the 2021-2022 cohort took part in their first 10-day Learning Journey of the year in BC – one of dozens of similar journeys that will take place for young Canadians across the country over the coming months.
From sailing on board BC's oldest working vessel, to visiting the Cheakamus Centre and learning from the Skwxwú7mesh Nation on their unceded traditional territory, and spending some time on Gambier Island, the youth made memories they'll never forget.
Will says, "The most unspoken teachers were our surroundings – the land and sea that we embedded ourselves in and the life that was bursting around us in innumerable ways."
Read more of Will's story here: https://www.aquablog.ca/2021/07/garnering-an-appreciation-for-the-land-an-ocean-bridge-learning-journey/
@OceanWise @leaderstoday #LeadersToday #OceanBridge #CanadaServiceCorps #LearningJourney
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With so many wonderful projects to celebrate coming out of the Ocean Wise @YouthToSea program for 15 to 18 year-olds, today we highlight the Youth To Sea Podcast by @Jeanniehuang_ and her fellow @OceanWise #LeadersToday!
Over 13 episodes have been created exploring topics ranging from nudibranchs to mental health to political impacts on the environment - all from a unique youth perspective!
To listen, search YouthToSea podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts or Anchor!
#OceanWiseYouth #OceanBridge @LeadersToday #CanadaServiceCorps
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Avec tant de merveilleux projets a célébrer issus du programme @YouthToSea d'OceanWise pour les 15-18 ans, nous mettons aujourd'hui en vedette la balado Youth To Sea menée par @Jeanniehuang_ et ses collègues #LeadersDaujourdhui d'@OceanWise!
Il existe plus de 13 épisodes qui explorent des sujets diversifiés et fascinants tels les nudibranches, la santé mentale et les impacts politiques sur l'environnement - tous de la perspective de la jeunesse canadienne!
Pour y écouter, recherchez la balado Youth To Sea sur Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, PocketCasts ou Anchor.
À noter: Les épisodes existantes de la baladodiffusion Youth To Sea sont en anglais seulement.
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Second day sailing the sunshine coast with oceanwiseyouth on board providencesailcargo ☀️
We went for a little walk around Jedediah Island where we came across some feral sheep that had taken over. These guys seriously needed a haircut. But we left our pals, back for the boat to jump from deck and escape the heat.
Highlight of the day though… Was when one of the crew went snorkelling and brought back 3 purple urchins. Obviously, that meant the whole boat was trying uni. Fun fact, uni is actually the sea urchin’s gonads. Tasted like ocean.
After this little adventure for our taste buds and souls, we sailed off to Tucker Bay to anchor for the night.
What a day.
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#sustainability found a lil sea star friend on our #oceanbridge learning journey!! thank you #canadaservicecorps and #oceanwise for this amazing opportunity with other #oceanwiseyouth!! Cant wait to share our cohorts amazing projects with you throughout the year 💙🌊
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At @OceanWise YouthToSea, we endeavour to unite youth ages 15-18 with one common goal: protect and conserve our oceans. Our mission is to coach up-and-coming #LeadersToday and provide them with opportunities to develop their problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
For the last #FlashBackFriday before @unworldoceansday we’d like to celebrate the #YouthToSea Toy Drive hosted during the last holiday season. Over 1,500 toys were collected from school communities across the lower mainland. These toys were donated to the @SalvationArmyVancouver, the @BCSPCA, the @AMS_UBC Food Bank, the Pre-Employment and Young Parent Program at @BurnabyMountain Secondary, and BC Children’s Hospital (@bcchf)!
@LeadersToday #CanadaServiceCorps #OceanWiseYouth #OceanBridge #NatureForAll @NatureForAll @YouthToSea #fbf #WorldOceansDay #WorldOceanDay
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Chez @OceanWise YouthToSea, nous unissons les jeunes de 15 à 18 ans autour d'un objectif commun: protéger et conserver nos océans. Notre mission est d'encadrer ces #LeadersDaujourdhui et du futur en leur donnant les outils pour développer leurs compétences en matière de résolution de problèmes, de réflexion critique et de communication.
Un exemple parmi plusieurs fut la collecte de jouets #YouthToSea organisée pendant la dernière période des Fêtes. Plus de 1 500 jouets ont été collectés auprès des communautés scolaires du bas continent de la Colombie-Britannique Ces jouets ont été donnés à la @SalvationArmyVancouver, à la @BCSPCA, à la banque alimentaire de la @AMS_UBC, au programme de pré-emploi et de jeunes parents de la @BurnabyMountain Secondary, et à l'Hôpital pour enfants de la Colombie-Britannique (@bcchf)!
@LeadersDaujourdhui #ServiceJeunesseCanada #PortailOcéan #NaturePourTous Ocean Bridge Classic was launched in 2018 by @OceanWise as a #CanadaServiceCorps initiative aimed at engaging 40 diverse youth from across Canada and empowering them to take action for ocean conservation. #OceanBridge Classic has since grown to support 130 ocean #leaderstoday in 2021!
Today, with World Oceans Day around the corner, we would like to celebrate the work of Hannah from the 2018 cohort.
Over two years, Hannah developed the Aquatic Ambassador Challenge for @GirlGuidesofCanada to educate youth about aquatic issues in Nova Scotia and beyond. The challenge consists of ten activities that highlight topics such as plastic pollution, ocean acidification, species conservation initiatives, and coastal erosion! Finally, in the spirit of collaboration Hannah worked with fellow Ocean Bridge ambassador Lucy to design the crest – a testament to the power of collaboration!
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Portail Océan Classique a été lancé en 2018 par @OceanWise en tant qu'initiative #ServiceJeunesseCanada, visant à engager 40 jeunes diversifiés de partout au Canada et à leur donner les moyens d'agir pour la conservation des océans. #PortailOcéan Classique a depuis grandi pour soutenir 130 jeunes #leadersdaujourdhui en 2021!
Aujourd'hui, nous célébrons le travail d'Hannah, de la cohorte 2018.
Pendant deux ans, Hannah a élaboré le défi des Ambassadrices Aquatiques pour @GirlGuidesofCanada afin de sensibiliser les jeunes aux enjeux aquatiques en Nouvelle-Écosse et au-delà. Le défi consiste en dix activités qui mettent en lumière des sujets tels que la pollution plastique, l'acidification des océans, les initiatives de conservation des espèces et l'érosion côtière! De plus, Hannah a travaillé avec Lucy, une autre ambassadrice Portail Océan, pour concevoir l'écusson - un témoignage du pouvoir de la collaboration!
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As a young professional or researcher, are you finding meaningful experience hard to come by?
Ocean Bridge Direct Action is an immersive program for Canadians aged 18-30. Dive into one of our three-month, funded field placements where you'll work with top ocean and freshwater conservation experts across the country. No experience required. Life-changing. 🌊🐋
Apply at the link in our bio or share with someone you know before the April 25 deadline! @leaderstoday
@oceanwise @oceanwiseresearch
https://education.ocean.org/directaction/assignments/1117743
#OceanBridge #OceanDirectAction #CanadaServiceCorps
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Avez-vous du mal à trouver de l'expérience dans votre domaine?
Portail Océan Action directe est un programme immersif destiné aux jeunes professionnel.le.s au Canada âgé.e.s de 18 à 30 ans. Plongez dans l'un de nos stages sur le terrain de trois mois (financés) où vous travaillerez avec les meilleurs experts en conservation des océans et de l'eau douce à travers le pays. Pas d'expérience requise. Transformez votre cheminement.
Postulez au lien dans notre bio ou partagez avec quelqu'un que vous connaissez avant la date limite du 25 avril! @leadersdaujourdhui
Https://education.ocean.org/directaction/assignments/1117743
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Applications are OPEN for Ocean Bridge 2021-22!
Join a national community and contribute to ocean health and conservation. Find your calling with this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, grow and create meaningful action. No experience needed, all costs covered and further supports available!
- Take action for ocean and waterway conservation
- Engage in local service work
- Grow your knowledge and professional skill set
- Participate in two immersive learning journeys
- Receive year-long mentorship and support
If you're between the ages of 18-30 and live in Canada, apply now! Link in bio 🌊🐬
#OceanBridge #LeadersToday #CanadaServiceCorps @oceanwise @leaderstoday
Photo creds: @mophung @jamminaube1
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Les candidatures sont OUVERTES pour Portail Océan 2021-22!
Voulez-vous vous joindre à une communauté nationale pour contribuer à la santé et à la conservation des océans? Explorez votre vocation avec cette occasion unique et unique d'apprendre, de grandir et d'agir. Aucune expérience requise, tous les coûts sont couverts et autres supports disponibles!
- Agissez pour la protection des océans et des voies navigables
- Créez vos propres projets de service locaux
- Développez vos connaissances et vos compétences professionnelles - - - Participez à deux parcours d'apprentissage immersifs
- Mentorat et accès à des experts en matière marine tout au long du programme
Si vous avez entre 18 et 30 ans et habitez au Canada, postulez maintenant! Lien dans la bio 🌊🐬
#PortailOcéan #LeadersDaujourdhui #ServiceJeunesseCanada @oceanwise @leaderdaujourdhui ‼️This Friday at 5:30pm Newfoundland time (5:00pm Atlantic time/1:00pm Pacific), Carter McNally (@cartermcnelly) will be speaking to Heart to Heart NL about his experiences as a member of the 2020 #OceanBridge Cohort. Heart to Heart NL is a youth volunteer led initiative that promotes young voices and forms Newfoundland based connections. You can watch the facebook live event here: https://www.facebook.com/hearttoheartnl
#leaderstoday #natureforall
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‼️Ce vendredi à 17 h 30, heure de Terre-Neuve (17 h, heure de l'Atlantique / 13 h du Pacifique), Carter McNally parlera à Heart to Heart NL de ses expériences en tant que membre de la cohorte #PortailOcéan 2020. Heart to Heart NL est une initiative dirigée par des jeunes bénévoles qui fait la promotion de jeunes voix et crée des liens basés à Terre-Neuve. Vous pouvez regarder l'événement en direct sur Facebook ici: https://www.facebook.com/hearttoheartnl
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💥BC folks! Learn about culture and marine conservation while weaving traditional Coast Salish patterns, with #OceanBridge. Indigenous-led, all ages, virtual workshops will be held on January 26 & 27. The events are FREE and ALL art materials to YOU! SIGN UP TODAY @weave4waves! Register and win PRIZES!
Meet your facilitators!
⚡️Tsawaysia Spukwus (@spukwus) is a Squamish Nation member, born and raised in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. She is a mother of three children who is strong, committed and active in the preservation of her Culture and Heritage. Workshop: January 27 at 7:00 PM PST. Register NOW! 🎉
⚡️Roxanne Charles (@semiahmoogirl) of Semiahmoo First Nation is a cultural historian implying means of visual representation, oral history, and ceremony. Methods which have been utilized by Semiahma People for thousands of years. Workshop: January 26th at 6:00 PM PST. Register NOW!
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💥Les gens de la Colombie-Britannique! Découvrez la culture et la conservation marine tout en tissant des motifs traditionnels salish de la côte, avec #PortailOcéan. Des ateliers virtuels dirigés par des Autochtones, pour tous les âges, auront lieu les 26 et 27 janvier. Les événements sont GRATUITS et TOUS le matériel artistique est à VOUS! INSCRIVEZ-VOUS DÈS AUJOURD'HUI @weave4waves weave4waves! Inscrivez-vous et gagnez des PRIX!
Rencontrez vos animateurs!
⚡️Tsawaysia Spakwus est un membre de la nation Squamish, né et a grandi à Squamish, en Colombie-Britannique, au Canada. Elle est mère de trois enfants, forte, engagée et active dans la préservation de sa culture et de son patrimoine. Atelier: 27 janvier à 19h00 PST. S'inscrire maintenant!
⚡️Roxanne Charles, de la Première Nation de Semiahmoo, est une historienne culturelle qui implique des moyens de représentation visuelle, d'histoire orale et de cérémonie. Méthodes utilisées par Semiahma People depuis des milliers d'années. Atelier: 26 janvier à 18h00 PST. S'inscrire maintenant!
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💡Happening TOMORROW!
"COVID-19: Waves of Change with Jennifer Chapman"
This year, 2020, has seen unprecedented global disruptions. At the beginning of March, the sweeping changes and complete lockdowns were a huge surprise. Realizing that impacts from such drastic changes would have a ripple effect, the Ocean Watch team set out to investigate both broad impacts of COVID-19 in our oceans, and those specific to marine mammals. Join Ocean Watch research assistant Jen Chapman as she gives an engaging overview of the changes in ocean pollution, research, citizen science, marine mammal rescue and the seafood industry. Register at ocean.org/learnonline!
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💡Arrive DEMAIN!
"COVID-19: Vagues de changement avec Jennifer Chapman"
Cette année, 2020, a connu des perturbations mondiales sans précédent. Début mars, les changements radicaux et les verrouillages complets ont été une énorme surprise. Consciente que les impacts de tels changements drastiques auraient un effet d'entraînement, l'équipe d'Ocean Watch a entrepris d'étudier à la fois les impacts généraux du COVID-19 dans nos océans et ceux spécifiques aux mammifères marins. Rejoignez l'assistante de recherche d'Ocean Watch, Jen Chapman, alors qu'elle donne un aperçu intéressant des changements dans la pollution des océans, la recherche, la science citoyenne, le sauvetage des mammifères marins et l'industrie des fruits de mer. Inscrivez-vous sur ocean.org/learnonline - PreviousNext
⚡️YOUTH FEATURE! Congrats to #DirectAction youth Kelsey Herglotz (@kelseyarbor) who spent eight weeks on Porphyry Island, about 40 kilometres from Thunder Bay on the other side of the Sleeping Giant peninsula, collecting data and observing the diversity in the flora, fauna and weather patterns. While on placement, she helped install weather stations around the island, which monitor temperature, precipitation, wind, and cloud cover. With a background in International Development and Geography and environmental work, she was able to contribute her knowledge and skills toward the impacts of climate impacts on the island and continue to be involved in ocean conservation initiatives moving forward!
"To me, oceans are freedom. The feeling you get when you first submerge on a dive. The opportunity to explore a world that so few people have experienced, and yet, even without knowing it, are affected by every day."
#natureforall #leaderstoday
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⚡️FONCTION JEUNESSE! Félicitations à Kelsey Herglotz, jeune de #ActionDirecte, qui a passé huit semaines sur Porphyry Island, à environ 40 kilomètres de Thunder Bay, de l'autre côté de la péninsule Sleeping Giant, à recueillir des données et à observer la diversité de la flore, de la faune et des conditions météorologiques. Pendant son placement, elle a aidé à installer des stations météorologiques autour de l'île, qui surveillent la température, les précipitations, le vent et la couverture nuageuse. Avec une formation en développement international et géographie et en travail environnemental, elle a pu mettre ses connaissances et ses compétences au service des impacts des impacts climatiques sur l'île et continuer à être impliquée dans les initiatives de conservation des océans à l'avenir!
"Pour moi, les océans sont la liberté. Le sentiment que vous ressentez lorsque vous vous immergez pour la première fois lors d'une plongée. L'opportunité d'explorer un monde que si peu de gens ont vécu, et pourtant, même sans le savoir, sont affectés chaque jour."
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Did you know that Manitoba is partially bordered by the ocean (via Hudson Bay)? Or that over 50,000 belugas visit the Churchill River estuary each summer?
In September, Direct Action team members were lucky enough to visit one of our partners, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy in Winnipeg, MB. For three months, #OceanDirectAction Ambassador Sara had been working on some inspiring projects, including a new piece for the Conservation Team’s citizen science Beluga Bits program. This project involved writing, videography, editing and collaboration with other team members at the zoo.
The outcome is programming geared towards youth in Manitoba, to help them learn about the amazing marine wildlife bordering the province! We can’t wait to share more details about this amazing project when the time is right. Stay tuned! Assiniboine Park is located on Treaty 1 territory within the Province of Manitoba, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
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Last week, two awesome Direct Action Ambassadors got to visit Haida Gwaii, BC to continue their project work with the North Coast Cetacean Research Initiative (NCCRI)! They had an amazing time – check out the Direct Action 3 highlight reel in our profile to join them on the shoreline cleanup they organized with the local community.
Cierra and Victoria have been working hard with the NCCRI team on a bunch of different projects over the past couple months. Cierra has primarily been working on education and outreach, shoreline cleanups and lots of data analysis, learning new software in the process. Victoria has been analyzing hydrophobic data from Chatham sound, looking for evidence of whales, as well as ID-ing unmatched humpbacks for the NCCRI database.
In the coming weeks, Cierra and Victoria will be sharing more about their experience in Haida Gwaii, working with the NCCRI and what it’s like to be a young marine conservation professional. Stay tuned!
@oceanwise @oceanwiseresearch @oceanwiseyouth @leaderstoday #OceanDirectAction #leaderstoday @westcoastcierra #WhaleWise #BeWhaleWise Did you know today is #LGBTQSTEMDay?
Dr. Chloe Robinson, Ocean Wise Research and Conservation Manager for our Whales Initiative, shares her story about navigating through her career in STEM as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Chloe shares a few of the incredible LGBTQIA2S+ people working in the marine sciences field that have inspired her.
Let’s make sure the next generation knows there's a place for all in STEM!
#PrideinStem #LGBTQSTEMDay #LGBTQinSTEMDay
📷: Ocean Progress Pride Flag featuring images by Meg Baker, Robin Gwen Agarwal, Martin Olsson, Peter Woodard, Jerry Kirkhart, Ed Bierman, Ansgar Walk, Mike Lehmann, Fred Hsu, Patrick Doll & Chloe RobinsonFrom students to teachers!
Participants with Ocean Wise's @YouthToSea program were delighted to become educators recently at the launch of the new @truearthstore in Port Moody in B.C.
Protecting our oceans is something that both @OceanWise & @Truearthmovement care deeply about, so we were happy to team up with them and bring some education to their event.
The participants brought some really cool props and spoke to community members about ocean creatures and sustainable fishing. Some really great conversation came out of this day and we are so proud of @YouthToSea participants for really showing their leadership skills throughout this event.
@leaderstoday #leaderstoday #oceanbridge #canadaservicecorps @natureforall #natureforall
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Les élèves deviennent les enseignant.e.s !
Les participant.e.s au programme @YouthToSea d'Ocean Wise ont été ravi.e.s de devenir des éducateur.trice.s récemment lors du lancement du nouveau magasin @truearth à Port Moody en Colombie-Britannique.
La protection de nos océans est un sujet qui tient à cœur à @OceanWise et @Truearthmovement, nous étions donc heureux.euses de faire équipe avec eux.elles et de contribuer la facette de l'éducation à leur événement.
L'équipe YouthToSea a apporté des accessoires vraiment cool et ont parlé aux membres de la communauté des créatures océaniques et de la pêche durable. Cette journée a donné lieu à d'excellentes conversations et nous sommes très fier.e.s de @YouthToSea qui ont démontré leurs qualités de leader tout au long de cet événement.
@leadersdaujourdhui #leadersdaujourdhui #portailocéan #servicejunessecanada #naturepourtous@YouthToSea had another amazing trip to the Norquay Community Food Forest🍃
We learn so much from our visits here. This trip we started with being grounded in the moment and a cedar smudge; every step of this workshop made us mindful of the area we were in and how important the work was that we were doing.
We love getting our hands dirty and supporting @rencollfood in some of their projects. Within a few hours our group was able to remove some buttercup plants, extracted and replanted sword ferns, and plant some new bulbs to grow!
Thank you so much @rencollfood again for welcoming us! @oceanwise @leaderstoday #leaderstoday #oceanbridge #canadaservicecorps @NatureForAll
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@YouthToSea a fait un autre voyage extraordinaire à la Forêt Alimentaire Communautaire Norquay 🍃
Nous apprenons tellement de choses lors de nos visites ici. Ce voyage a commencé par un ancrage dans le moment présent et une purification au cèdre ; chaque étape de cet atelier nous a fait prendre conscience de la région où nous nous trouvions et de l'importance du travail que nous faisions.
Nous aimons nous salir les mains et soutenir @rencollfood dans certains de ses projets. En quelques heures, notre groupe a pu arracher des renoncules, extraire et replanter des fougères épervières, et planter de nouveaux bulbes pour qu'ils poussent !
Merci beaucoup @rencollfood encore une fois de nous avoir accueillis ! @leadersdaujourdhui #leadersdaujourdhui #portailocéan #servicejeunessecanada #natureforall #naturepourtous- PreviousNext
#OceanBridge Alumni @Sustainibabe are hosting a photo contest to help encourage Canadians to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors 🌱☀️📸
From November 1-7 2021, submit your photos to any of the three categories. Then from November 10-17 2021, voting will take place over on the Sustainibabe Facebook page 🗳
They are giving away over $400 worth of prizes, and cannot wait to see all of your submissions ✨
Make sure to follow @sustainibabe on Instagram and like their page on Facebook to stay in the loop 👀
Website link:
https://www.sustainibabe.com/sustainibabe-in-the-wild-photo-contest
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#Les ancien.ne.s participant.e.s de #PortailOcéan, @Sustainibabe, organisent un concours de photos pour encourager tous au Canada à sortir et à profiter du plein air 🌱☀️📸.
Du 1er au 7 novembre 2021, soumettez vos photos dans l'une des trois catégories. Puis du 10 au 17 novembre 2021, le vote aura lieu sur la page Facebook de Sustainibabe 🗳. Des prix d'une valeur de plus de 400 $ sont à gagner, et l'équipe est impatiente de voir vos soumissions! ✨.
Assurez-vous de suivre @sustainibabe sur Instagram et d'aimer leur page sur Facebook 👀.
Lien vers le site Web : https://www.sustainibabe.com/sustainibabe-in-the-wild-photo-contest
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Introducing one of our newest #OceanDirectAction partners, Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society (SIMRS) @simrs_tofino! SIMRS’ mission is to promote and conduct marine research, monitoring and education in Clayoquot Sound – on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC. They do this by conducting long-term research and monitoring, providing emergency marine mammal response, and educating the public about marine ecosystem. This fall, Direct Action Ambassador Jesse is completing his placement with SIMRS. Based in Tofino, BC, Jesse has had an amazing time so far between assisting with field work, analyzing data and helping with public outreach and education. Stay tuned to find out more about the wonderful work that Jesse is doing with SIMRS! Photos 1-4 taken by Jesse, photo 5 taken by @britanniaminemuseum
@simrs_tofino @oceanwise #OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday #OceanBridge #WhaleWise #BeWhaleWise #buildawhale @j_greengo
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Voici l'un de nos plus récents partenaires de #OceanDirectAction, la Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society (SIMRS) @simrs_tofino ! La mission de la SIMRS est de promouvoir et de mener des activités de recherche, de surveillance et d'éducation marine dans le détroit de Clayoquot - sur la côte ouest de l'île de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. Pour ce faire, le SIMRS mène des recherches et une surveillance à long terme, fournit une réponse d'urgence aux mammifères marins et éduque le public sur l'écosystème marin. Cet automne, l'ambassadeur d'Action directe Jesse termine son stage au SIMRS. Basé à Tofino, en Colombie-Britannique, Jesse s'est beaucoup amusé jusqu'à présent en participant aux travaux sur le terrain, en analysant les données et en aidant à la sensibilisation et à l'éducation du public. Restez à l'écoute pour en savoir plus sur le merveilleux travail de Jesse au sein du SIMRS ! Photos 1-4 prises par Jesse, photo 5 prise par @britanniaminemuseum @simrs_tofino @oceanwise #OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday #OceanBridge #WhaleWise #BeWhaleWise #buildawhale @j_greengo A couple weeks ago for #InternationalCoastalCleanupWeek, Direct Action Ambassador Cierra helped organize a shoreline cleanup in Prince Rupert, BC. Cierra is currently doing her placement with the North Coast Cetacean Research Initiative (NCCRI). One of Cierra’s goals for her ambassadorship was to build public outreach and event management skills, and this was the perfect opportunity. Not only did she reach out to numerous organizations in the area to make this event such a success – including local radio stations for event promotion and the local marina to get the ‘OK’ to lead the cleanup in the area, Cierra also contacted the city of Prince Rupert to provide materials and a local grocery store who generously agreed to provide coffee and treats for the event. 680 lbs of litter later, the cleanup was complete! Keep up the great work Cierra.
@oceanwiseresearch @oceanwise #OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday #OceanBridge #WhaleWise #marinemammalresearch #BeWhaleWise
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Il y a quelques semaines, à l'occasion de la Semaine internationale du nettoyage des côtes, l'ambassadrice d'action directe Cierra a participé à l'organisation d'un nettoyage du littoral à Prince Rupert, en Colombie-Britannique. Cierra effectue actuellement son stage au sein de la North Coast Cetacean Research Initiative (NCCRI). L'un des objectifs de Cierra pour son poste d'ambassadrice était d'acquérir des compétences en matière de sensibilisation du public et de gestion d'événements, et c'était l'occasion idéale. Non seulement a-t-elle contacté de nombreuses organisations de la région pour faire de cet événement un succès - y compris les stations de radio locales pour la promotion de l'événement et la marina locale pour obtenir le " feu vert " pour diriger le nettoyage dans la région, Cierra a également contacté la ville de Prince Rupert pour fournir du matériel et une épicerie locale qui a généreusement accepté de fournir du café et des friandises pour l'événement. 680 livres de déchets plus tard, le nettoyage était terminé ! Continuez à faire du bon travail, Cierra.
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Hello! My name is Jenna! I am a Grade 12 student and one of this year's participants with Ocean Wise's @YouthToSea.
This summer I created my own painted rock company called Stones4Seas (@stones4seas). This company was created with the goal of raising both money and awareness for our oceans. For each rock sold, 50% of all proceeds are donated towards ocean conservation. I have also led some exciting initiatives through Stones4Seas in my community. In early August, I hosted a garage/craft sale where half the proceeds were donated to help the oceans. Overall, over $360 were raised! Just this past week, I also led a 2-day ocean conservation workshop for 40 students in Grade 2, where the students learned about plankton and its importance in the food chain. Each student then got to paint their own ocean themed rocks. One week later, on Kitsilano Beach, I taught the students a hands-on lesson about barnacles, clams, mussels, and other local marine life. We also discussed ways they can protect the ocean and the wildlife they learned about. At the end of the trip, each student placed their rock beside the ocean to raise awareness for conservation to all people who walk by them. Overall, the workshop went better than I could have ever wished for, and I’m planning on continuing this workshop with different students in the future!
Together, we can create a happy and healthy ocean! 😊🐳🐢 @oceanwise @leaderstoday #YouthToSea #OceanBridge #CanadaServiceCorps . . . Another successful learning experience for the amazing young ocean leaders in Ocean Wise's @YouthToSea!
The group of 15-17 year-old #LeadersToday worked alongside @wildcoast_ecological to remove invasive plant species and learned a lot about riparian zones, invasive plants, stream erosion, estuaries, and native plants. It was a great experience for the group to be able to learn about habitats in our areas! Thank you @wildcoast_ecological for a great day and teaching us so much!
@oceanwise @leaderstoday @NatureForAll #CanadaServiceCorps #NatureForAll #OceanWise #OceanBridge
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Une autre expérience d'apprentissage réussie pour les jeunes champion.ne.s de l'océan du programme @YouthToSea d'Ocean Wise !
Ce groupe de #LeadersDaujourdhui âgé.e.s de 15 à 17 ans a travaillé avec @wildcoast_ecological pour éliminer les espèces végétales envahissantes et a beaucoup appris sur les zones riveraines, les plantes envahissantes, l'érosion des cours d'eau, les estuaires et les plantes d'origine locale. Merci à @wildcoast_ecological pour cette belle journée et pour nous avoir appris tant de choses !
@oceanwise @leadersdaujourdhui #ServiceJeunesseCanada #NaturePourTous #OceanWise #Portail OcéanWhat is the Giant Plastic Tap? Single-use plastic consumption has gone up by 250-300% during the pandemic. Help us raise awareness for this monumental environmental issue by joining #TurnOffThePlasticTap – an incredible endeavour by visual artist @vonwong we at @oceanwise are so excited to support – and participating in Ocean Wise's Plastic Audit.
If you are an artist or creative that would like to participate, join us in creating a photo remix of the Giant Plastic Tap between October 4th- November 4th which automatically enters you into a $10,000 prize pool!
For more information (link also in bio):
https://blog.vonwong.com/turnofftheplastictap/?draftsforfriends=enIUq3holz6Ktm7cwXN8vFpWoGwezeE2
Photo Credit: Ben Von Wong (@vonwong)
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Que signifie ce géant robinet de plastique ? La consommation de plastique à usage unique a augmenté de 250%-300 % pendant la pandémie. Aidez-nous à affronter ce problème monumental en participant à #TurnOffThePlasticTap - un projet incroyable de l'artiste visuel @vonwong que nous sommes ravis de soutenir à @oceanwise - et en participant à l'audit plastique d'Ocean Wise.
Si vous êtes un artiste ou un créatif et que vous souhaitez participer, rejoignez-nous en créant un remix photo du Giant Plastic Tap entre le 4 octobre et le 4 novembre. Vous participerez ainsi automatiquement à une cagnotte de 10 000 dollars !
Pour plus de détails (lien aussi dans notre bio):
https://blog.vonwong.com/turnofftheplastictap/?draftsforfriends=enIUq3holz6Ktm7cwXN8vFpWoGwezeE2
Crédit de photo: Ben Von Wong (@vonwong)@YouthToSea were put to work, and they didn't mind getting their hands a bit dirty!
The group teamed up with @StanleyParkEcology to remove invasive plant species like this Himalayan Blackberry bush. Throughout this experience they learned that invasive species can take away habitat and resources from native species. So we went to work, and by removing invasive plants and replacing them with native vegetation, we learned it is one of the best ways to provide better habitat for native wildlife and species at risk.
The group really enjoyed themselves with one participant quoting:
"I think this overall experience is really refreshing and satisfying because I enjoyed the process of removing those invasive plants in the park and it was fun working with other members. I've also learned the process of teamwork, and how important it was for all members to work together."
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This week, Direct Action Ambassador Nadja (@naturalnadja) finishes her placement with the @kluanelakeresearchstation.
We are so thrilled that she was able to participate in exciting and relevant climate change research with PhD candidate Kristina @k.miller11.
Direct Action team members Zana (@zana.mody) and Erin (@errrinchristensen) had the opportunity to visit the Kluane Lake Research Station in person a couple weeks ago. Seeing firsthand all of the amazing research and education going on at the station was an experience they will not forget! We look forward to sharing more of Nadja’s experience over the coming weeks as she continues on her Direct Action journey.
#OceanDirectAction @leaderstoday @oceanwise #OceanBridge #natureforall @kluanelakeresearchstation #leaderstoday #climatechangeresearch #oceanwiseyouth @YouthToSea was happy to spend some time out on the water with @providencesailcargo! What an amazing experience for everyone. This learning journey is much more than just getting out on the water and enjoying beautiful views. The group learned so much from their programming and being hands-on during the excursion.
The group learned about plankton and food webbing, identifying and mapping different whale species, and oceanography and other ocean careers. While on the boat, the team learned about the structure of the boat, hoisting the sails, and brushed up on their knot tying skills!
YouthToSea was able to do all of this while being in the middle of the water; that in itself is a new learned skill :)
Thanks so much for "hoisting" us @providencesailcargoWe are so pleased to announce that last week, Direct Action alumni Caleigh Delle Palme, was appointed as one of 16 youth around the world to the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (@IMPAC5canada).
Caleigh tells us: “I did my Ocean Bridge Direct Action placement with Parks Canada on the Marine Conservation team with a focus on recreational fisheries. I developed a scan and report of recreational fishing practices in each NMCA/R, that includes existing national and regional recreational fishing regulations and monitoring methods. The report includes a summary of best practices to enhance the sustainability of recreational fisheries. After my placement, I was fortunate to continue on the team as a Marine Conservation Advisor.
I am also a member of the Young Professionals Committee for the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), a marine conference taking place next year in Vancouver! I am joining 16 other youth from around the world in all different time zones to unite our passion for protecting our waters and to ensure youth voices are heard and amplified.
If you are interested in the conference, the IMPAC5 Call for Proposals is open now! IMPAC5 is welcoming marine practitioners and grassroots organizations to submit proposals for a variety of sessions during IMPAC5, including speed talks, e-posters, symposium, multi-speaker symposiums and knowledge sharing sessions. The call for proposals is open until 20 September 2021.”
#OceanDirectAction @oceanwise @leaderstoday @IMPAC5Canada #oceanwiseyouth #youth @parks.canada canada #marineconservationLast week, Ocean Bridge Atlantic concluded their first ten day Remote Learning Journey. Pictured here, Melanie Downer tags American Eels with the Mi'kmaw Conservation Group. American Eels require access to fresh and saltwater habitats. The Mi'kmaw Conservation Group has been monitoring rivers like the Halfway River to ensure adequate fish passage.
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@LeadersToday @mikmawconservationgroup #OceanBridge #LeadersToday #LearningJourney #OceanBridge@YouthToSea completed their monthly #ShorelineCleanup and there was a lot of trash to be picked up!
In about 3km the group picked up approximately 3,702 cigarette butts! That is not including the plastic bags, take-out packaging, and other trash along the way.
Did you know that cigarette butts are not biodegradable? They actually contain plastic fibres and can leach toxic chemicals into our environment and impact wildlife. Our group was amazed at the amount of cigarette butts found just steps away from our beautiful beaches!
Although we love stepping in to protect our oceans, we need everyone's help in ensuring your family and friends know that cigarette butts are litter!
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These photos are from our 2020 Great Lakes Ocean Bridge Team! Last year, for their Learning Journey, the team took a trip to a local wetland to go canoeing, and explore the ecology and use of the area as an Indigenous trade route. They went on a trip to a local cave system that highlighted the unique geology of the area. Afterwards, they were lucky to attend a beading workshop with Jenna McGuire, a local Metis historian, scientist, and artist.
#oceanwise #oceanbridge #leaderstoday #greatlakes It's Plastic Free July, and for #flashbackfriday we are back at 2019 at the Rideau Paddlefest where Ocean Bridge participant @aira.justinn was doing outreach. She and her dad teamed up to build a boat made out of plastic bottles to raise awareness about our dependency on plastic and the use of plastic water bottles.
Sign the petition to #BePlasticWise here: https://plasticreduction.ocean.org/individuals/
@OceanWise @LeadersToday #OceanWise #OceanBridge #LeadersToday #RideauPaddlefestLast week the 2021 #YouthToSea Cohort had a great time kayaking Deep Cove.
Not only did the group kayak together, but they also completed some water sampling, identified marine wildlife, and of course appreciated some beautiful views.
We would like to thank @DeepcoveKayak for a great day and for teaching us so much on our excursion!
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#OceanWiseYouth #OceanBridge #CanadaServiceCorpsOcean Bridge Direct Action is pleased to have so many amazing partners this year, including Kluane Lake Research Station in the Yukon. The Kluane Lake Research Station is located 220 km northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, on the traditional lands of the Kluane, Champagne-Ashihik, and White River First Nations. The station was established in 1961 and has provided support to researchers from across Canada and around the world.
The area’s geographic diversity is reflected in the unique scientific legacy of KLRS across the disciplines of glaciology, geomorphology, geology, biology, botany, zoology, hydrology, limnology, climatology, physiology, anthropology, and archaeology, and in over 1500 scientific publications, many of which are described in the Kluane Lake Research Station Bibliography! The unique location and size of Kluane Lake (Lhù'ààn Män in Southern Tutchone) makes it a key indicator of climate change in the sub-arctic region. The fieldwork that our Ambassador is assisting with this summer involves travelling to remote locations surrounding the lake and boat-based work on the lake to collect and prepare water samples.
If you were watching our stories last weekend, you might have seen a takeover by our Ambassador, Nadja, who is in Kluane for the summer! If you missed it, check out our “Direct Action” reel 😊 Stay tuned as Nadja is helping out with some super cool climate change research and will be sharing more of her experience later on.
@naturalnadja @leaderstoday #OceanDirectAction #natureforall @kluanelakeresearchstation #leaderstoday #climatechangeresearch @oceanwise #oceanwiseyouth@OceanWise's Ocean Bridge Pacific team hosted their first 10-day immersive Learning Journey from June 12-21.
Five participants and two facilitators made their base camp at Camp Fircom on Gambier Island. Over the course of their ten days together, there were tons of highlights!
The group visited the Cheakamus Centre and explored their connection to the land as they learned from Squamish and Metis educators. They also made their own lunch in traditional Squamish style, which was to make soup that they heated with hot lava rocks! They also spent four days aboard the @providencesailcargo, BC's oldest working vessel that has been sailing on the water since it was built in 1903. They made a roundtrip journey from Gambier Island to Lasqueti Island, where they also visited the Provincial Parks at Jedediah and Texada Islands.
It was a great time with a great crew of folks. A big thank you to the crew of the Providence and staff at Camp Fircom for helping to make it such a meaningful experience for everyone!
@leaderstoday @oceanwise #LeadersToday #CanadaServiceCorps #OceanBridge #OceanDirectAction #LearningJourney #Pacific
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L'équipe du Pacifique de Portail Océan a organisée son premier voyage d'apprentissage immersif de 10 jours en Colombie-Britannique du 12 au 21 juin.
Cinq participant.e.s et deux animateur.trice.s ont établi leur camp de base au Camp Fircom sur l'île Gambier. Au cours de ces dix jours, les moments forts ont été nombreux !
Le groupe a visité le Cheakamus Centre et a exploré son lien avec la terre en apprenant des éducateurs squamish et métis. Les membres du groupe ont également préparé leur propre déjeuner dans le style traditionnel squamish, qui consistait à faire une soupe qu'ils ont réchauffée avec des pierres de lave chaudes! Ils ont également passé quatre jours à bord du @providencesailcargo, le plus ancien navire en service en Colombie-Britannique, qui navigue sur l'eau depuis sa construction en 1903.
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First day on the boat! This sailboat providencesailcargo was built in 1903 and is the oldest working ship in BC.
We sailed up the sunshine coast and stayed in Secret Cove for our first night.
The first morning on the boat, we went for a short hike where we planted wild ginger along the way. Thank you Aura, the_botanical_forest, for guiding us on how to properly reintroduce it!
Our captain, Carson, taught us how to raise the sails and we also learned a few knots. Our group of Ocean Bridge Ambassadors oceanwiseyouth had lots of fun taking turns with the sails. Nothing we tied collapsed so…that was great!
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Decided to get outside to Deer Lake for some #actionproject inspiration and did a trail clean up around the lake!
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#shorelinecleanup #beautifulbc #oceanwise #oceanbridge #oceanbridgeambassador #deerlake #oceanwiseyouth #loveouroceansproject - PreviousNext
Despite the difficulties of 2020, @oceanwise's Ocean Bridge classic program grew from 40 youth to 160 youth! 🎉 The expansion allowed for our #LeadersToday to engage with four specific regions in Canada – Pacific, Great Lakes, St. Lawrence, and Atlantic.
Today we’d like to celebrate the Marine Melodies Concert hosted by #OceanBridge alum Arianne Laboissonière and Laura Newman 🎵🎸🎹🥁🎙️🎶
Embracing our new virtual normal, Arianne and Laura organized a bilingual ocean-themed virtual concert featuring a variety of Québec-based musicians playing original songs with ocean and water themes - many of which were written specifically for this concert 🌊🐡🦈🦐🐙 Joining in on the performance, Laura wrote three educational ocean-themed songs which she performed during the concert.
You can find the entire concert recording on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYTc9DuM9Oo
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Malgré les difficultés de 2020, le programme Portial Océan classique est passé de 40 à 160 jeunes! 🎉 L'expansion a permis à nos #LeadersDaujourdhui de s'engager auprès de quatre régions spécifiques du Canada - Pacifique, Grands Lacs, Saint-Laurent et Atlantique.
Aujourd'hui, nous aimerions célébrer le concert de mélodies marines animé par Arianne Laboissonière et Lauren Newman, anciennes élèves de #PortailOcéan 🎵🎸🎹🥁🎙️🎶.
Arianne et Laura ont organisé un concert virtuel bilingue sur le thème de l'océan, avec une variété de musiciens québécois.e.s jouant des chansons originales sur les thèmes de l'océan et de l'eau - dont beaucoup ont été écrites spécifiquement pour ce concert 🌊🐡🦈🦐🐙 Se joignant à la performance, Laura a écrit trois chansons éducatives sur le thème de l'océan qu'elle a interprétées pendant le concert.
Vous pouvez retrouver l'enregistrement complet du concert sur YouTube ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYTc9DuM9Oo
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@LeadersDaujourdhui Ocean Bridge Direct Action is an exciting, immersive @OceanWise and #CanadaServiceCorps program for in-depth learning and youth engagement with oceanic and aquatic conservation efforts across Canada. This year, the Direct Action program will place 35 young people (ages 18-30) with conservation, government and not-for-profit organizations to participate in marine and aquatic research projects. These 3-month, full-time placements will immerse participants in virtual, or rural and remote marine, coastal, and watershed environments and communities across Canada. Keep an eye on our stories today and for the rest of the week, as we are sharing some of our exciting placements for our #leaderstoday kicking off this month!
Pictured is #OceanBridge Direct Action alum @jaysaydamn, whose placement this past year was focused on GIS and ecological restoration of coastal habitat with Pacific Rim National Park Reserve!
#OceanWiseYouth #OceanDirectAction #OceanBridge @LeadersToday @NatureForAll
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Portail Océan Action Directe est un programme passionnant et immersif de @OceanWise et #ServiceJeunesseCanada d’apprentissage approfondi et d’engagement de la jeunesse en les efforts de conservation océanique et aquatique à travers le Canada. Cette année, le programme Action Directe placera 35 jeunes (âgés de 18 à 30 ans) auprès d'organismes de conservation, gouvernementales et à but non lucratif pour participer à des projets de recherche marine et aquatique. Ces placements de trois mois à temps plein plongeront les participants dans des communautés et des environnements virtuels, marins, côtiers et de bassins versants ruraux et éloignés à travers le Canada. Gardez un œil sur nos articles d'aujourd'hui et du reste de la semaine, car nous partageons certains de nos placements pour nos #LeadersDaujourdhui qui débutent ce mois-ci !
Dans cette photo, l'ancien élève de #PortailOcéan Action Directe @jaysaydamn , dont le stage de l'année dernière était axé sur le SIG et la restauration écologique de l'habitat côtier dans la réserve de parc national Pacific Rim!
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The countdown to #WorldOceansDay begins ⏰🌊! For the next seven days leading up to June 8 we will be celebrating the past, present, and future work of our youth here at @OceanWise’s Ocean Bridge program. 🥳🎉
#OceanBridge is made up of three different initiatives – Ocean Bridge Classic, Direct Action, and YouthToSea. Stay tuned to learn more about these programs and amazing young @leaderstoday!
#OceanWiseYouth #worldoceansweek #CanadaServiceCorps
#LeadersToday @unworldoceansday #NatureForAll #WorldOceanDay
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Le compte à rebours vers la #JournéeMondialeDesOcéans commence ⏰ 🌊 ! Jusqu’au 8 juin, nous célébrerons le travail passé, présent et futur de nos jeunes dans le programme Portail Océan de @OceanWise. 🎉
#PortailOcéan est composé de trois initiatives distinctes - Portail Océan Classique, Action directe, et YouthToSea. Restez à l'écoute pour en savoir plus sur ces programmes et sur ces jeunes #leadersdaujourdhui étonnant.e.s! @LeadersDaujourdhui #SemaineDesOcéans #ServiceJeunesseCanada #NaturePourTous @unworldoceansday Whoa, already!? It’s the last weekend to apply for Ocean Bridge Direct Action before the April 25 deadline!
Direct Action’s funded, immersive three-month placements give young people aged 18-30 in Canada the opportunity to work with research experts, learn new skills and gain experience directly related to ocean conservation and marine stewardship. Don't hesitate – this is your moment to seize! Apply today! Link in bio 🌊🐋 @oceanwise @leaderstoday
#OceanBridge #CanadaServiceCorps #LeadersToday #NatureForAll #OceanDirectAction
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Wow, déjà?! C’est la dernière fin de semaine pour poser sa candidature à Portail Océan Action directe avant la date limite du 25 avril!
Ces stages financés et immersifs de trois mois d’Action directe donnent à de jeunes personnes âgées de 18 à 30 ans au Canada l’opportunité de travailler avec des experts en recherche, d’acquérir de nouvelles compétences et d’acquérir une expérience directement liée à la conservation des océans et à la gérance marine. N'hésitez pas, c'est votre moment à saisir! Lien pour postuler dans notre bio 🌊🐋 @leadersdaujourdhui
#PortailOcéan #ServiceJeunesseCanada #LeadersDaujourdhui #NaturePourTous #OcéanActionDirecte- PreviousNext
You might have seen the friendly faces of #OceanBridge ambassadors cleaning up beaches and parks around Vancouver, Nanaimo, Castlegar and Ottawa this past month!
As part of their urban learning journey, these #LeadersToday writh Ocean Bridge's 2020 cohort wrapped up their year with @oceanwise cleaning up their communities, completing individual waste audits, donating PPE and hygiene items, and putting together a Canada-wide sustainable brand list. Highlights included:
- A drop-off of eco-friendly feminine products to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Women’s shelter @dewcvan and sustainable PPE to the @directionsyouthservices
- Some of our youth were even lucky enough to spot creatures such as a barred owl during their community cleanups!
- The creation of a Sustainable Brand Guide for each province including zero waste stores, eco-companies, refill centers, local homemade brands, secondhand clothing stores, and more. Stay tuned for the post's upcoming launch! So inspired by the amazing work of Ocean Bridg youth across the country, thank you to all!
#oceanbridge #oceanwiseyouth @leaderstoday #canadaservicecorps
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Vous avez peut-être vu les visages amicaux de nos jeunes #LeadersDaujourdhui de Portail Océan en train de nettoyer les plages et les parcs autour de Vancouver, Nanaimo, Castlegar et Ottawa?
Dans le cadre de leur parcours d'apprentissage urbain, ces jeunes ambassadeur.drice.s avec la cohorte 2020 de Portail Océan ont passé du temps à nettoyer leurs communautés, à effectuer des inspections individuelles de leurs déchets, à donner de l'équipement de protection individuelle (EPI) et des produits hygiéniques, et à fabriquer une liste de marques durables à l'échelle du Canada. Les faits saillants de ce parcours collaboratif:
- Une livraison de produits féminins écologiques au refuge pour femmes Downtown Eastside de Vancouver @dewcvan et des EPI durables aux @directionsyouthservices
- La creation d'un guide de marques durables pour chaque province comprenant des magasins zéro déchet et plus encore! Plus de détails à venir. Nous sommes tellement fiers de vous!
#portailocéan @leadersdaujourdhui #ServiceJeunesseCanada Want to inspire yourself and others with game-changing ideas to tackle climate change? Mark your calendars Feb. 26-28!
@taketheoathe has swelled into an incredible initiative spearheaded by #OceanBridge young professionals and their peers - treat yourself and join these #LeadersToday to be part of the change!
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Vous voulez être inspiré ou inspirer les autres en contribuant à des idées innovatrices pour combattre le changement climatique? Marquez votre calendrier le 26-28 février!
@taketheoathe est une superbe initiative menée par des jeunes professionnels de #PortailOcéan et leurs pairs - offrez vous le cadeau de vous joindre à ces #LeadersDaujourdhui pour bâtir un meilleur avenir!
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📣 #YouthToSea forming new generations of ocean protectors!
"Anyone needing a little moral boost in 2020 only needed to turn to @OceanWise YouthToSea program. No less than 102 youth participants aged 15-18 contributed more than 11,000 service hours and engaged 4,560 people across the lower mainland and Vancouver Island.
Among their accomplishments, YouthToSea participants led 480 campers through AquaCamps programming, participated in outdoor learning journeys at Camp Latona, did some whale watching and research, and removed more than 1,300 pounds of garbage from British-Columbia shorelines through 15 cleanups.
These inspiring up-and-comers also created and launched a variety of service projects including a used toy drive, clothing swaps, recycling programs, sustainable care kits and school supplies, apps to help identify sustainable options, podcasts, art exhibitions, eco-friendly workshops and much more!"
#leaderstoday #risingyouth #natureforall
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📣#YouthToSea forme de nouvelles générations de protecteurs des océans!
«Quiconque avait besoin d'un petit coup de pouce moral en 2020 n'avait qu'à se tourner vers le programme YouthToSea d'Ocean Wise. Pas moins de 102 jeunes participants âgés de 15 à 18 ans ont contribué plus de 11 000 heures de service et engagé 4 560 personnes dans le Lower Mainland et sur l'île de Vancouver.
Parmi leurs réalisations, les participants de YouthToSea ont dirigé 480 campeurs dans le cadre du programme AquaCamps, participé à des voyages d'apprentissage en plein air au Camp Latona, fait de l'observation et de la recherche des baleines et enlevé plus de 1300 livres de déchets des côtes de la Colombie-Britannique au cours de 15 nettoyages.
Ces nouveaux venus inspirants ont également créé et lancé une variété de projets de services, notamment une collecte de jouets usagés, des échanges de vêtements, des programmes de recyclage, des trousses de soins durables et des fournitures scolaires, des applications pour aider à identifier des options durables, des podcasts, des expositions d'art, des des ateliers et bien plus encore! "
#leadersaujourdhui #jeunesenaction #naturepourtous 📣 Happy Wednesday! We hope that everyone is off to their own versions of a fresh start and feeling some ground as you launch into the new year. We want to share with you an incredible event happening NEXT WEEK, hosted by the Ocean Bridge Pacific Ambassadors - for a conversation surrounding Environmental Stewardship with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) youth. This event is happening on January 13th 5pm EST. Register here: https://forests.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd-Gsqz4vHNRjqfBYjLEwuUAi-IPZ-5Mo
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📣 Bon mercredi! Nous espérons que tout le monde est parti pour sa propre version d'un nouveau départ et se sentira du terrain alors que vous vous lancez dans la nouvelle année. Nous souhaitons partager avec vous un événement incroyable qui se déroulera la SEMAINE PROCHAINE, organisé par les ambassadeurs de Portail Océan Pacifique - pour une conversation sur l'intendance environnementale avec les jeunes noirs, autochtones et de couleur (BIPOC). Cet événement aura lieu le 13 janvier à 17h HNE. Inscrivez-vous ici: https://forests.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd-Gsqz4vHNRjqfBYjLEwuUAi-IPZ-5Mo
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⚡️YOUTH FEATURE! Caleigh is a #DirectAction youth ambassador who recently completed her work placement with Parks Canada - focusing on identifying the various targets and indicators of Coastal-Community Well-Being. She focused on what "Sense of Place" means and what impacts on the well-being it may have for different kinds of people. Her experience and skills working with children at Wild Roots Nature and Forest School has helped shape her perspectives on how we can connect to nature and the importance of outdoor education!
"Last night, I went out for a walk at Petrie Island along the Ottawa River. I grew up coming to this beautiful city beach. I played, swam, walked my dogs here and observed wildlife. I have a strong emotional connection to this place and it made me who I am today and probably even why I wanted to be in this Direct Action placement!" ✨🌲
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⚡️FONCTION JEUNESSE! Caleigh est une jeune ambassadrice #ActionDirecte qui a récemment terminé son stage de travail à Parcs Canada - en se concentrant sur l'identification des divers objectifs et indicateurs du bien-être des communautés côtières. Elle s'est concentrée sur ce que signifie «sentiment d'appartenance» et sur les impacts sur le bien-être que cela peut avoir pour différents types de personnes. Son expérience et ses compétences en travaillant avec les enfants de la Wild Roots Nature and Forest School ont aidé à façonner ses perspectives sur la façon dont nous pouvons nous connecter à la nature et l'importance d'éducation en plein air!
«Hier soir, je suis allé me promener sur l'île Petrie le long de la rivière des Outaouais. J'ai grandi en arrivant sur cette magnifique plage de la ville. J'ai joué, nagé, promené mes chiens ici et observé la faune. J'ai un lien émotionnel fort avec cet endroit et cela a fait de moi ce que je suis aujourd'hui et probablement même pourquoi je voulais être dans ce placement Action Directe! " ✨🌲
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⚡️YOUTH FEATURE! Congrats to Simon for wrapping up his remote #DirectAction placement on Porphyry Island on September 21st. During his time there, one of his main projects (co-led with Kelsey!) was to find and identify as many species of plants, animals, bugs, trees and funghi around the island. They located and identified about 900 observations using the @inaturalistorg app with about 200 different species! While collecting data of the weather, flora and fauna, Simon also learned the value of Forest Therapy and the importance of that practice.
"The highlight of this Ocean Bridge [Direct Action] journey was the photography possibilities on the island. We were blessed with front row seats to amazing sunsets, the possibilities of observing and taking photos of a large variety of birds, hanging out with a bear, and seeing flora that was unique to the island. Spending so much time outside for work as well as for pleasure was a true blessing.”
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⚡️FONCTION JEUNESSE! Félicitations à Simon pour avoir terminé son placement à distance #ActionDirecte sur Porphyry Island le 21 septembre. Pendant son séjour là-bas, l'un de ses principaux projets (co-dirigé avec Kelsey!) Était de trouver et d'identifier autant d'espèces de plantes, d'animaux, d'insectes, d'arbres et de funghi autour de l'île. Ils ont localisé et identifié environ 900 observations à l'aide de l'application iNaturalist avec environ 200 espèces différentes! En recueillant des données sur le temps, la flore et la faune, Simon a également appris la valeur de la thérapie forestière et l'importance de cette pratique.
«Le point culminant de ce voyage Portail Océan [Action Directe] a été les possibilités de photographie sur l'île. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir des sièges au premier rang pour des couchers de soleil incroyables, des possibilités d'observer et de prendre des photos d'une grande variété d'oiseaux, en train de passer du temps avec un ours , et voir une flore unique à l'île. Passer autant de temps à l'extérieur pour le travail que pour le plaisir était une vraie bénédiction.”
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