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Forests and Oceans
The Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, a 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalist, protects 35 million hectares of forest across 30 Indigenous nations in Peru and Ecuador. Led by Uyunkar Domingo Peas, it champions planetary rights and highlights Indigenous peoples' vital conservation role.
Inspired by "moonshots," Prince William launched The Earthshot Prize to inspire a decade of planetary repair. It celebrates human ingenuity, proving environmental challenges can be overcome.
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Dr. Akira Miyawaki proposes a disaster prevention plan to create authentic, self-sustaining tide embankment forests using native trees. These forests are designed to survive strong tsunamis and protect lives, contrasting with less effective man-made forests. A video explains this concept through interviews and animations, demonstrating the superior protection offered by native species. The initiative has inspired many volunteers, including Venerable Hioki from Rinnoji Temple, who believes these principles align with Buddhist teachings.
Venerable Hioki, the 44th Abbot of Rinnoji Soto Zen Temple and Association Chairman, was deeply moved by Dr. Miyawaki's proposal. He has since led local residents in planting over 33,000 native trees of more than 50 species around Rinnoji Temple. Committed to global education, he teaches children and adults worldwide about the vital importance of forests through media and public appearances.
The Miyawaki method, pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, is an accelerated afforestation technique. It creates dense urban forests in 20-30 years, significantly faster than conventional methods. By planting diverse native species closely, plants grow upwards, resulting in a forest that is 30 times denser, grows 10 times faster, and becomes maintenance-free within three years.
To implement this method, select a site at least 4 by 3 meters that receives a minimum of eight hours of daily sunlight. The process involves soil preparation, purchasing native plant species, forest design, plantation, tying plants to support sticks, and initial watering and monitoring.
Oceana, alongside actor Sam Waterston, invites you to champion our oceans.
Join them in taking action against the urgent plastic pollution crisis.
Can you identify the various ocean fish species presented?
Your expertise is requested to accurately name and categorize these marine creatures.
Identify the group to which each animal belongs.
Welcome to our identification quiz.
Test your knowledge: how many ocean animals can you recognize solely by their eyes?
Thanks to your invaluable support, Oceana secured significant victories for our oceans throughout 2024.
Your dedication as "Wavemakers" was absolutely critical in making these achievements possible.
Join us as we reflect on the collective impact we made this year.
Deep in the ocean, a variety of marine creatures are preparing for a substantial feast.
Driven by instinct, they await the perfect moment to satisfy their hunger with a significant meal.
Among various marine creatures often referred to as "jellys," a common misconception exists.
Can you identify which one, despite its appearance, is not truly a jellyfish?
Meet the "vampires" of the ocean! This intriguing moniker often refers to ancient, jawless fish like the lamprey, known for their unique and sometimes unsettling feeding habits.
These creatures attach themselves to other marine life, using their specialized mouths and sharp teeth to feed on blood and bodily fluids. Despite their parasitic nature, they hold a distinct and important place within aquatic ecosystems.
You wouldn't want to be a male anglerfish! Their existence is one of the most extreme examples of sexual parasitism in the animal kingdom.
Upon finding a female, the tiny male anglerfish bites into her, permanently fusing his body to hers. His circulatory system merges with hers, and he gradually degenerates, losing his eyes, fins, and most internal organs. He becomes little more than a sperm-producing appendage, sustained by the female, with his sole purpose being to fertilize her eggs when needed. It's a bizarre and ultimate sacrifice for reproduction.
Spooky season's festive spirit isn't confined to land. Its playful reach extends far beyond our shores.
Even the vast ocean embraces the Halloween fun, with its mysterious depths and unique, sometimes eerie, creatures.
From coastal waters to the deep blue, it seems everyone, and everything, gets into the spirit. p>
Moon jellies inhabit all oceans except the Arctic.
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Oceans profoundly impact our daily lives, and their health is vital for our planet and future.
Oceana campaigns globally to protect and restore these essential ecosystems.
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In June 2024, Amazon announced its commitment to fully remove plastic air pillows from delivery packaging in North America by the end of the year. This decision follows extensive campaigning by Oceana and its allies.
The company will replace these plastic fillers with 100% recycled paper, marking a significant step towards more sustainable packaging solutions.
Minke whales often engage in 'spy-hopping,' a behavior where they poke their heads above the water to observe their surroundings.
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In May, Oceana urged Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Coca-Cola's largest bottler, in London to reduce plastic use by increasing reusable packaging.
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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection
“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.
Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.
