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Vote for Sophi: List of Oceana Ocean Hero finalists includes 8 year old shark conservationist

Posted on May 24, 2011May 22, 2011 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on Vote for Sophi: List of Oceana Ocean Hero finalists includes 8 year old shark conservationist
Conservation, Science

Oceana has released their list of finalists for the Ocean Hero award. As always, the finalists represent people who have done some amazing things for our oceans. This year, one of the nominees for the “Junior Hero” category is Sophi Bromenshenkel, an 8 year old shark conservationist.

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Nominations now open for the Oceana Ocean Hero award!

Posted on March 30, 2011 By David Shiffman
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Oceana is accepting nominations for their Ocean Hero award until April 27th. There are two categories: adult  (over 18) and junior (under 18). According to the contest rules: “Any individual who has volunteered, organized, cleaned up or otherwise acted in a way that benefits the world’s oceans, its inhabitants or the communities and peoples that … Read More “Nominations now open for the Oceana Ocean Hero award!” »

Be an Oceana Ocean Hero

Posted on October 21, 2010October 20, 2010 By David Shiffman
Conservation, Popular Culture

Check out Oceana’s new ad!

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