A few passionate divers, together with their child, are endeavor a novel and vital venture to advertise ocean conservation. Touring 1000’s of kilometers in a 100% electrical automobile, they share their message in regards to the significance of sustainable mobility, renewable vitality, and lowering our carbon footprint to guard our seas.
For the reason that starting of the commercial revolution, CO2 ranges within the environment have repeatedly elevated, elevating the Earth’s common temperature.
Sadly, there’s a second collateral injury from this extra CO2.
Often called the “evil twin of local weather change,” it immediately impacts the true lung of our planet: the ocean (and we’re not referring to the warming of its waters).
When extra CO2 dissolves in seawater, it causes a rise in acidity. This is called ocean acidification and represents a significant risk to marine ecosystems.
The oceans have already acidified by 30% within the final century, at a quicker fee than ever recorded.
Scientific research recommend that this modification in ocean chemistry will significantly hurt organisms with carbonate shells and skeletons. This contains oysters and corals, in addition to organisms increased up the meals chain that depend on these delicate organisms.
Training in Motion: The Ocean Tour
The Ocean Tour is an environmental training venture created by PADI AmbassaDiver™ Manuel Bustelo and PADI Divemaster Alana Alvarez aimed toward informing the general public in regards to the relationship between elevated CO2 emissions and ocean acidification.
To boost consciousness about this monumental risk, the duo has already traveled by means of greater than 20 nations in an electrical automobile, recharging it solely with renewable vitality.
At every cease to go to dive facilities, authorities organizations, colleges, companies, and group teams, an academic slideshow presentation is organized, explaining the issue and doable options in an easy-to-understand and interesting manner. Every discuss emphasizes the significance of sustainable mobility and renewable vitality in defending our oceans.
After Extra Than 35,000 km Traveled, It’s Spain’s Flip!
Throughout September and October 2024, the Ocean Tour will go to key areas in Spain, spreading the message that taking good care of the oceans begins with adopting the suitable measures on land.
Due to the 100% electrical Mannequin Y offered by Tesla and the renewable vitality provided by IONITY to recharge it, will probably be doable to ship this CO2 discount message for the well being of the ocean, emission-free!
The Household Journey Expands! Together with a New Era within the Journey
This 12 months, the tour expands even additional with the addition of a really particular member: the couple’s child, who was born in June.
Bringing the toddler on this journey will not be solely thrilling but additionally a reminder of the significance of training new generations about environmental conservation from an early age. The diving couple goals to encourage different dad and mom to contain their youngsters in defending our frequent house. The objective is to exhibit that each step we take towards a extra sustainable future can also be a legacy for generations to come back.
“Turning into dad and mom doesn’t imply giving up on our goals, however involving new generations in our mission to protect the planet. Each discuss, each kilometer traveled, carries the hope of a cleaner and brighter world for our kids. Whereas together with our child fish within the journey could also be a logistical problem, we can not permit it to change into an excuse for not doing the suitable factor. We hope to encourage different households to hitch us within the work for a more healthy planet,” says Alana.
Be part of the Mission
Because the Ocean Tour travels by means of Spain, we invite these within the space to take part within the scheduled talks and actions. Find out about ocean acidification, the significance of sustainable mobility, and how one can contribute to the conservation of our seas. For extra particulars on the Ocean Tour talks and occasions, observe Manuel’s and Alana’s social media channels. You may as well discover an occasion on the PADI Conservation Actions Locator. Be a part of the change and assist defend the way forward for our oceans!
Be part of the group of Ocean Torchbearers™ like Manuel and Alana taking motion to save lots of the ocean!
