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Whether you've just joined us, or you've been here a while, we want to start by saying thank you. By being on this mailing list you're helping us to spread the voice of the ocean far and wide. True Ocean Activism, for a thriving ocean, thriving people.
This week, in this heat, we need to protect our blue spaces more than ever.
60% of Europe is now under warnings for drought and wildfires are raging. Hose pipe bans are being proposed all whilst water companies leak 2.4billion litres of water every day in England alone. These profiteering water companies continue to reward execs and shareholders with bonuses in their millions, whilst our water infrastructures crumble.
This can only be solved with accountability and investment. Our government and fat-cat water bosses need to step up. We won't tolerate this.
That's why we're members of Wildlife and Countryside Link, who have shared a blueprint for a sustainable and resilient water supply, here.
We're so close to 40,000 signatures. Have you signed our petition?
A thriving ocean needs thriving rivers. Each week we're greeted with new stories of rivers being treated like open sewers, and water companies being fined millions that barely dent their profits.
It won't change until we make it. That's why we're demanding 200 river bathing waters. Bathing Water Designation creates blue spaces where water quality is officially monitored for harmful bacteria and viruses, with legal obligations placed on industry to stop sewage and agricultural pollution.
The government is currently consulting on the introduction of five Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs), the first of their kind in the UK.
These are regions in the Ocean where fishing, dredging, and fossil fuel extraction are banned. At the moment, the strongest protections for the Ocean around the UK are much more lenient and only protect specific elements, like seagrass.
Highly protected marine areas will put an end to this. We'll let you know when we hear more.
In the meantime, read more about our ocean recovery goals on our website.
Our ocean activist pin badge - for free!
Whatever your connection to the ocean is, it never leaves you.
Ocean Activism doesn't just mean signing petitions or protesting outside parliament. It's about being part of a community of ocean lovers taking a stand however they can. Sometimes, it's as simple as wearing a pin.
🏄 NOMINATE TO WIN A FIREWIRE SURFBOARD
To enter the competition, all you need to do is nominate a business or individual for our Plastic Free Awards. 🙌 The awards recognise the heroes fighting for our Oceans and we need your help to find them.
The summer months are the perfect time to get outside, do something fun, and get raising funds to protect the ocean.
Make waves in supporting our ocean-saving work 🌊 You’ll get your very own Ocean Activist t-shirt or swim cap, and you’ll also have personal support from our friendly fundraising team throughout your challenge.
We've just teamed up with SunGod for another year, this time with our very own limited edition SAS x SunGod sunglasses!
The new glasses have Infinite™ 100% Recycled Frames, and (for the first time ever) Infinite Recycled™ lenses. Best of all, every sale contributes to our work. You can protect your eyes, look great, and help secure the future of our oceans.
You can pick up a 100% recycled SAS microfibre with any SunGod lifestyle product for a £4 donation at checkout. SunGod will match this to help collectively fuel our Ocean Activism 🤙
