Ocean Heroes know the answers are written in nature

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Like you, we’ve been closely following the discussions from the COP26 Summit held in Glasgow, Scotland. There are three key things that came out of COP26 that are resonating with our team:

ocean action is required for climate action;on-the-ground action from advocates remains critically important to keep pushing policy agendas in the right direction; andplastic waste has been acknowledged as a key contributor to continued increases in greenhouse gas emissions and requires greater focus.

In the coming weeks we’ll share with you the first-person perspectives of two of our Contributing Editors, Dejea and Seyi, who were on the ground in Glasgow. These incredible leaders are also two of our Contributing Heroes on Issue #2 of the OH-WAKE Magazine. [[link removed]] "The Answers are Written in Nature" features guest columns by young UK activists Finlay Pringle and Ashton and Zara with clear and compelling calls to action delivered to global leaders.

Want to support Ocean Heroes like Dejea and Seyi? Donate or subscribe to OH-WAKE MAGAZINE [[link removed]], an inspiring, honest, solutions-focused publication for youth activists, by youth activists! You can also make a gift in celebration of a loved one that will provide copies of OH-WAKE to a child who might not otherwise have access to this magazine.

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While countries continue their deliberations and work leading up to next year’s COP27, we continue to show up every single day to make an impact. If you’re inspired by our work, let us know!

Warmly,

Dr. Dune Ives [[link removed]]

CEO, Lonely Whale

OH-WAKE Magazine

OH-Wake: The Answers Are Written in Nature flips the conservationist script by focusing on solutions for climate action; they don’t blame or shame, they include and support. Anchored by its central themes of empathy and understanding equity, OH-WAKE #2 centers land-based solutions to the climate crisis through the lived experiences of our Ocean Heroes editors, and other stories from around the world. Don’t miss our editors’ hopes for COP-26 and the original poem, Ode To Our Ocean, by Ms. Amanda Gorman, US Youth Poet Laureate.

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TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize

The TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize was a feature of the Sustainable Brands ‘21 [[link removed]] main stage where Dr. Dune Ives delivered a keynote highlighting the importance of non-profit and for-profit engagement to create scalable and impactful initiatives. to discuss the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize. This marked the kickoff to a series of exciting moments [[link removed]] related to the prize including new judges, early adopters, and the beginning of the review process. Multiple large companies and iconic brands have joined our early-adoption coalition, committing to testing the materials from our finalists within their supply chain. Finalists will be selected from amongst the 64 teams representing 27 different countries.

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NextWave Plastics

NextWave member companies are committed to sourcing ocean-bound plastic that not only protects the ocean from plastic pollution, but also ensures that protections within these supply chains are inclusive of all the workers involved in waste management. The new Framework for Socially Responsible Ocean-Bound Plastic Supply Chains will help companies provide for the social responsibility of informal waste collectors by asking the right questions, enlisting the right partners, and seeking the best tools and information.

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Bearaby + S’well

Bearaby and S’well have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind wellness bundle consisting of a limited-edition Bearaby sustainable weighted blanket paired with a 25oz Original S'well bottle. In support of Lonely Whale's dedication to bringing people closer to the world’s oceans through education and awareness, a percentage of proceeds from the sale of each exclusive bundle on Bearaby.com [[link removed]] and limited-edition bottle at Swell.com [[link removed]] will be donated to Lonely Whale.

CharityPops NFT

60% of revenue from the sale of these colorful bespoke NFT’s is donated directly to Lonely Whale. This wonderful project has already raised over $44,000 for Lonely Whale and directly supports our programs. The next batch of NFTs [[link removed]]will be released on Wednesday November 17th!

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