Clean Our Oceans
Empowering Divers to Protect Our Oceans
Text by Earth Legacy Foundation
DIVERS ACHIEVE REMARKABLE SUCCESS IN MARINE CLEAN-UP EFFORTS
October 2024 – With ocean plastic pollution reaching alarming levels, Keep Fin Alive, in collaboration with the Earth Legacy Foundation and Go Dive Mossel Bay, has made significant strides in tackling the issue through its successful Clean Ocean Divers programme. Since its inception, the initiative has trained divers in safe underwater debris removal and conducted multiple clean-up dives, recovering over 10 km of fishing line, nearly 1,000 sinkers, and more than 350 hooks from sensitive marine environments.
Led by Esther Jacobs, founder of Keep Fin Alive, an Advanced NAUI diver, and Communications & Sustainability Manager for Earth Legacy Foundation, the Clean Ocean Divers programme equips divers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to make a meaningful impact on ocean health.Participants are trained to carry out "deep cleans" in marine environments, focusing on the safe removal of harmful debris. The programme not only educates participants on the dangers of plastic pollution but also provides hands-on training through clean-up dives, contributing to national efforts to address "ghost gear" along coastlines. Through its partnerships with Earth Legacy Foundation and Go Dive Mossel Bay, the programme continues to make a tangible difference in protecting marine ecosystems.
CLEAN OCEAN DIVERS MISSION. STATEMENT
"Empowering our diving community to preserve and protect our coastline by providing the knowledge, skills, and resources to keep our oceans healthy and marine life safe."
ABOUT KEEP FIN ALIVE
Keep Fin Alive is a dedicated marine conservation initiative focused on safeguarding marine ecosystems and wildlife through active engagement, education, and advocacy. With a mission to inspire ocean stewardship, the organisation empowers divers and non-divers alike to combat marine pollution and overfishing. Through collaboration with partners such as Earth Legacy Foundation and Go Dive Mossel Bay, Keep Fin Alive spearheads innovative programmes, including clean-up dives and awareness campaigns, to promote sustainable ocean practices and ensure the survival of threatened marine species for future generations.
Text by Earth Legacy Foundation
DIVERS ACHIEVE REMARKABLE SUCCESS IN MARINE CLEAN-UP EFFORTS
October 2024 – With ocean plastic pollution reaching alarming levels, Keep Fin Alive, in collaboration with the Earth Legacy Foundation and Go Dive Mossel Bay, has made significant strides in tackling the issue through its successful Clean Ocean Divers programme. Since its inception, the initiative has trained divers in safe underwater debris removal and conducted multiple clean-up dives, recovering over 10 km of fishing line, nearly 1,000 sinkers, and more than 350 hooks from sensitive marine environments.
Led by Esther Jacobs, founder of Keep Fin Alive, an Advanced NAUI diver, and Communications & Sustainability Manager for Earth Legacy Foundation, the Clean Ocean Divers programme equips divers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to make a meaningful impact on ocean health.Participants are trained to carry out "deep cleans" in marine environments, focusing on the safe removal of harmful debris. The programme not only educates participants on the dangers of plastic pollution but also provides hands-on training through clean-up dives, contributing to national efforts to address "ghost gear" along coastlines. Through its partnerships with Earth Legacy Foundation and Go Dive Mossel Bay, the programme continues to make a tangible difference in protecting marine ecosystems.
CLEAN OCEAN DIVERS MISSION. STATEMENT
"Empowering our diving community to preserve and protect our coastline by providing the knowledge, skills, and resources to keep our oceans healthy and marine life safe."
ABOUT KEEP FIN ALIVE
Keep Fin Alive is a dedicated marine conservation initiative focused on safeguarding marine ecosystems and wildlife through active engagement, education, and advocacy. With a mission to inspire ocean stewardship, the organisation empowers divers and non-divers alike to combat marine pollution and overfishing. Through collaboration with partners such as Earth Legacy Foundation and Go Dive Mossel Bay, Keep Fin Alive spearheads innovative programmes, including clean-up dives and awareness campaigns, to promote sustainable ocean practices and ensure the survival of threatened marine species for future generations.
ABOUT EARTH LEGACY FOUNDATION
The Earth Legacy Foundation is dedicated to protecting marine ecosystems through education, conservation initiatives, and the promotion of sustainable practices. By partnering with local and global organisations, the foundation seeks to drive long-term efforts that support ocean health and biodiversity conservation.
ABOUT GO DIVE MOSSEL BAY
Go Dive Mossel Bay is a leading dive centre in South Africa, offering exceptional diving experiences with a strong emphasis on ocean conservation. As a key partner in the Clean Ocean Divers initiative, Go Dive Mossel Bay provides divers with opportunities to engage in meaningful ocean preservation efforts through specialised clean-up dives and environmental education.
The Earth Legacy Foundation is dedicated to protecting marine ecosystems through education, conservation initiatives, and the promotion of sustainable practices. By partnering with local and global organisations, the foundation seeks to drive long-term efforts that support ocean health and biodiversity conservation.
ABOUT GO DIVE MOSSEL BAY
Go Dive Mossel Bay is a leading dive centre in South Africa, offering exceptional diving experiences with a strong emphasis on ocean conservation. As a key partner in the Clean Ocean Divers initiative, Go Dive Mossel Bay provides divers with opportunities to engage in meaningful ocean preservation efforts through specialised clean-up dives and environmental education.
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