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The International Year of Biodiversity, declared by the United Nations. In 2010 we will be celebrating biological diversity – the variety of life on earth – and boosting awareness of how important it is for our lives. Most people appreciate the beauty of the natural world, but awareness of biodiversity, how seriously it is threatened, and the implications for human wellbeing, is alarmingly low.
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The Shark Alliance is a not-for-profit coalition of non-governmental organisations dedicated to restoring and conserving shark populations by improving European fishing policy. Because of the influence of Europe in global fisheries and the importance of sharks in ocean ecosystems, these efforts have the potential to enhance the health of the marine environment in Europe and around the world.
WildAid's mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade within our lifetimes. To achieve this WildAid uniquely focuses on raising awareness to reduce the demand for threatened and endangered species products and to increase public support for wildlife conservation.
www.wildaid.org
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife. MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life.
ARKive is the ultimate multimedia guide to the world's endangered species. Explore and search for videos, photos and facts about the world’s endangered biodiversity.
The Changing Oceans Expedition is a ten-year adventure through the world's most important marine eco-regions to bring the world the latest update information on the state of our oceans. The expedition will develop new ways of exploring and studying the oceans and fully share these discoveries, day by day, moment by moment, through the new, interactive media of the net generation.
www.changingoceans.org
The Blue Ocean Institue's Seafood Guide ranks seafood in terms of their sustainability, taking into consideration factors such as their management, abundance and life-histories. Their site also provides a tailored guide to sustainable sushi.
www.blueocean.org/seafood/seafood-guide
The Marine Conservation Society Seychelles promotes the conservation of the marine environment through education, research, and the implementation of novel initiatives. Current projects include whale shark, turtle, and coral reef monitoring, as well as a environmentally sensitive mooring programme.
The £25 million London Aquarium is the first attraction of its kind in the capital, and is one of Europe's largest exhibitions of global aquatic life, displayed in over 2 million litres of water. SOSF has a permanent photographic exhibition at the Aquarium promoting the need for the conservation of the marine environment.
The Dyer Island Conservation Trust is focused on the conservation, rehabilitation and protection of the natural environment, including both fauna and flora, in and around Dyer Island.
The Wildscreen Festival is internationally acknowledged as the most influential and prestigious event of its kind in the world. Its aim is to celebrate, applaud and encourage excellence, and responsibility, in wildlife and environmental filmmaking - films which increase the global viewing public's understanding of the natural world, and the need to conserve it.
www.wildscreenfestival.org
www.wildscreenfestival.org
2009 is the 10th anniversary of the biennial international film industry conference - The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. New Film Competition Categories have been added to incorporate web designers and tech support industries as well as media professionals from NGO's museums, zoos and other public institutions. Save Our Seas is also sponsoring a competition at the festival called Seas the Day. More information about the festival and how to register is available on their website.
www.jhfestival.org
www.jhfestival.org