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Blue Latitudes Foundation @Rig2ReefExplore

There comes a time when the useful life of an oil rig comes to an end...thats when we dive in!

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At Global #Hackaton to develop a web-based, interactive tool that helps strategically implement nature inclusive designs in the planning of offshore wind turbines. Showing that opportunities for new reefs and clean energy - go hand in hand! @SOAlliance
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We can change the narrative of our seas! Global leaders will meet at the Convention on Biological Diversity to decide on the future of our ocean. Add your voice and urge world leaders to commit to protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. only.one/ocean30 #Ocean30 @Sea_Legacy

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Looking for a way to lend a hand with the recent CA #OilSpill? Register with @CaliforniaDFW using this link: bit.ly/3iAc1LS #volunteer
More Corals. More Fish. Activism story featured on the @patagonia website today which discusses the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, the only National Marine Sanctuary in the US which includes a reefed oil platform, High Island 389-A! bit.ly/3Czswzl
When the drilling is done, can offshore oil and gas platforms be repurposed as artificial reefs? Or as future sites for aquaculture or wind energy? Tell us your ideas on our website! #blfoundation #conservation
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As a mission-driven organization, we conserve our oceans through outreach, education, and research. Learn more about our projects and initiatives on the Blue Latitudes Foundation website! Follow this link to explore: bit.ly/3qUmXqm.
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Exploring the waters of Mission Bay in San Diego, CA with our @deeptrekker DTG3 Remotely Operated Vehicle! #womeninSTEM #blfoundation #rov
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The Blue Latitudes Foundation was created for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. Today, we reflect on our progress and set our sights high for 2021 and beyond! #blfoundation #rigstoreefs #womeninSTEM #conservation #california #exploration #marinebiology #oilandgas
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Our film, Faka'apa'apa will be screened in New York, NY at the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival! Join our first LIVE audience by purchasing tickets on the @WCFF_org website! #wildlifeconservationfilmfestival #womeninSTEM #conservation
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June 8th is #WorldOceansDay! The ocean connects us all, and it is up to us to protect it! Visit worldoceanday.org/ for resources and ways you can take action to conserve our oceans.
Join us this Saturday at the Blue Water Film Festival! Our film, Faka'apa'apa, will be screen virtually at 4:15PM (PST). Tickets available here: bit.ly/2STszUX
June 1st is #WorldReefDay! Although reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor, they are home to more than 25% of marine life. Visit worldreefday.org/ to learn more and support organizations working to protect reefs around the world!

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Our @NortekNews Eco User Story is live! How are we using this instrument to collect data along Southern California reefs? Read on to find out! nortekgroup.com/knowledge-ce…
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Blue Latitudes Foundation retweeted
Mission Blue@MissionBlue
20 May 2021
"Think of yourself as a part of the natural world and not just the human world." @SylviaEarle Photo by Olga Tsai
A whale shark skimms the surface.

ALT A whale shark skimms the surface.

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Amazing news! Our film Faka'apa'apa was just selected by Blue Water Film Festival via FilmFreeway.com!

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Save the date! On May 20th, BLF will be joining Liz Taylor, president of DOER Marine, and @SylviaEarle for an episode of their podcast "Dive In", to talk about “rigs-to-reefs” (RtR)! Register for free here: bit.ly/3tvIRjx #DIVEINWITHUS @OceanElders #oceanelders
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Our Oil & Gas Elevate podcast is LIVE! To learn about converting offshore drilling rigs to #sustainable ocean reefs - with special insights from James Wiseman (@reefpix) and Dr. Mark Benfield from LSU- follow this link: oggn.com/podcasts/oil-gas-el… #rigs2reefs #WomenInSTEM
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We are excited to share that our film Faka’apa’apa, produced by @matadornetwork, has been selected as part of the 2nd Annual Blue Water Film Festival in San Diego! This festival will be hosted in-person and virtual from June 4th-8th. Stay tuned for festival details!
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Blue Latitudes Foundation retweeted
Nortek Group@NortekNews
22 Apr 2021
Our oceans are tied to nearly every aspect of our lives, whether we realize it or not. That's why this #EarthDay, we’re launching our podcast: The Other 70%. Explore these connections and your life on our #BluePlanet. Listen to the first episode here: bit.ly/3gumTdV
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