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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:International Save the Vaquita Day is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting etc. on hand at events around the world to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with few individuals surviving. We will have a simple message for folks about what they can do to help. Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government\, and also to raise additional funds for future educational and research work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun\, as well as educational\, and kid-friendly! \nIn 2023\, the event will once again take place entirely online\, with a 4-hour live stream on YouTube\, Facebook and Twitch.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Porpoise Conservation Society":MAILTO:info@porpoise.org
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:International Save the Vaquita Day is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting etc. on hand at events around the world to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with few individuals surviving. We will have a simple message for folks about what they can do to help. Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government\, and also to raise additional funds for future educational and research work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun\, as well as educational\, and kid-friendly! \nIn 2023\, the event will once again take place entirely online\, with a 4-hour live stream on YouTube\, Facebook and Twitch.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2023/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:International Save the Vaquita Day is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting etc. on hand at events around the world to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with few individuals surviving. We will have a simple message for folks about what they can do to help. Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government\, and also to raise additional funds for future educational and research work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun\, as well as educational\, and kid-friendly! \nIn 2022\, the event will once again take place entirely online\, with a 4-hour live stream on YouTube\, Facebook and Twitch.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Porpoise Conservation Society":MAILTO:info@porpoise.org
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:International Save the Vaquita Day (July 24\, 2020) is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting etc. on hand at events around the world to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with only
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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SUMMARY:Sea of Shadows (Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:A looming disaster in one of the most spectacular environments on Earth sparks a rescue mission unlike any other in SEA OF SHADOWS\, a riveting new documentary with the intensity of a Hollywood thriller from National Geographic Documentary Films and winner of the Sundance audience award. \nWhen Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers join forces to poach the rare totoaba fish in the Sea of Cortez\, their deadly methods threaten to destroy virtually all marine life in the region\, including the most elusive and endangered whale species on Earth\, the vaquita porpoise. \nSEA OF SHADOWS follows a team of dedicated scientists\, high-tech conservationists\, investigative journalists and courageous undercover agents as well as the Mexican Navy as they put their lives on the line to save the last remaining vaquitas and bring the vicious international crime syndicate to justice. \nThe SEA OF SHADOWS screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the Consul General of Mexico\, a porpoise-focused marine scientist\, and a fisheries economist\, moderated by a marine mammal scientist. \nThe panel:\nBerenice Diaz Ceballos\, Consul General for Mexico (Vancouver) \nBerenice Diaz Ceballos has been Consul General for Mexico in Vancouver\, Canada since 2016. She has a degree in International Relations\, and over 25 years of work experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, particularly in bilateral issues (Europe\, Asia-Pacific and Africa and the Middle East)\, and multilateral issues in the political\, economic\, financial\, social\, environmental\, migration\, and human rights fields. \nAnna Hall\, President\, Porpoise Preservation Society \nDr. Anna Hall is president of the Porpoise Conservation Society. She has spent 20 years researching the harbour porpoise of British Columbia and has worked on seasonal abundance\, diet\, strandings\, habitat use\, behaviour and incidental catch. She also took part in the 2008 international expedition to find the critically endangered vaquita. \nAndrés Cisneros-Montemayor\, Research Associate\, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries \nDr. Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor is Deputy Director of the Ocean Nexus Program and Research Associate at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in applied resource economics and is engaged in research and policy on human development and the Blue Economy\, including artisanal and Indigenous fisheries\, ecotourism\, and emerging ocean sectors in developing and developed regions including Belize\, Canada\, Central America\, East Asia\, Mexico\, Patagonia\, the USA and West Africa. Dr. Cisneros-Montemayor has published over 60 peer-reviewed studies and book chapters\, and is an active participant and advisor in international and national ocean policy. \nModerator:\nAndrew Trites\, Professor\, Marine Mammal Research Unit (MMRU)\, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries \nDr. Andrew Trites is a Professor and Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit in the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia. He has been studying marine mammals in the North Pacific for 40 years\, and leads a research program designed to further the conservation and understanding of marine mammals\, and resolve conflicts between people and marine mammals. He has served on many advisory committees and independent panels that involve marine mammals and species at risk.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/sea-of-shadows-discussion/
LOCATION:University of British Columbia\, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Laboratory\, 2202 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day
DESCRIPTION:What is International Save the Vaquita Day?\nInternational Save the Vaquita Day is intended to be an annual event similar to Earth Day\, but with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction. There are booths\, games\, music\, free prizes\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting\, and several life-size models of vaquitas on hand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nWhat is the goal?\nThe primary goal is to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The species is nearly extinct\, with only <30 individuals left\, and declining at about 50% per year! We will have a simple message for folks about what they can do to help. Secondary goals are to gather signatures for our petitions to the Mexican government\, and also to raise additional funds for future educational and research work on the vaquita. The event is designed to be fun\, as well as educational\, and kid-friendly! \nWhat happened last year?\nIn 2018\, we organized International Save the Vaquita Day (ISTV Day) on Saturday\, July 7th. This event featured 34 booths and other venues at sites in southern California\, various cities in the US\, and all over the world. The venues included 9 aquaria and 12 museums/zoos. There were experts on hand to answer questions\, educational demonstrations\, seminars\, children’s games and events\, face-painting\, passing out of brochures and coloring books\, etc. At one site (Seaport Village in San Diego) there was even live music – the steel drum band Salsa Steel! \nThe primary goal was to make as many people as possible aware of the vaquita and its plight\, and spur them to act. The events were all very peaceful\, and respectful of the Mexican fishing culture. It is estimated that over 26\,000 people were directly educated about the vaquita at the various events on ISTV Day 2018\, with over 250\,000 more educated through social media postings. Our website visits in the week after the event reached a record 173\,476 visits!
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2019/
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday after the 4th of July has been designated as International Save the Vaquita Day. This is intended to be an annual event with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction.  There are booths\, games\, music\, free prizes\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting\, and several life-size models of vaquitas on hand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”. \nThe Porpoise Conservation Society is part of the Viva Vaquita Coalition\, and one of many organizations around the world that will be organizing events to coincide with International Save the Vaquita Day.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-the-vaquita-day-2018/
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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SUMMARY:World Oceans Day at Fisherman's Wharf
DESCRIPTION:“On Sunday\, June 10\, bring the family to Fisherman’s Wharf to learn all about the Salish Sea. Talk to a wide variety of research\, education and conservation organizations\, learn about your own impact\, and find out what you can do get involved\, reduce plastic pollution and #KeepOceansBlue. There will be plenty of activities for all ages!” \nWe will participate with our own booth to talk about porpoises in the Salish Sea (and elsewhere). Come join us!
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/world-oceans-day-at-fishermans-wharf/
LOCATION:Fisherman’s Wharf\, 21 Erie Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Outreach Events
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SUMMARY:International Save the Vaquita Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:The first Saturday after the 4th of July has been designated as International Save the Vaquita Day. This is intended to be an annual event with a specific focus on raising awareness and appreciation of the world’s most endangered marine mammal\, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Events around the globe direct the attention of people to the plight of this tiny porpoise species\, and what needs to be done to save it from extinction.  There are booths\, games\, music\, free prizes\, educational brochures\, inspirational talks\, face painting\, and several life-size models of vaquitas on hand to draw attention to and appreciation of the vaquita\, Mexico’s “Panda of the Sea”.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/international-save-vaquita-day-2017/
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170611T110000
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CREATED:20170428T191235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T191314Z
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SUMMARY:World Oceans Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this annual event is to educate the public about the diversity and importance of marine life in the Salish Sea\, and to raise funds to support local marine conservation efforts. \nThis year\, we are encouraging solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future.
URL:https://porpoise.org/event/world-oceans-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Fisherman’s Wharf\, 21 Erie Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conservation
ORGANIZER;CN="Eagle Wing Tours Ltd.":MAILTO:mika@eaglewingtours.com
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