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French Polynesia, with your windswept atolls, wher

I get my inspiration and passion to protect nature

Today is the first ever World Krill Day. These tin

The lioness and her cubs were only about 10 meters

It is mesmerising to watch a school of Surgeonfish

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11 Aug 1557782846818877441

Krill form the basis of the marine food chain & help to combat climate change, storing the carbon equivalent of 35mio cars per year. While Antarctica's land area is protected, its seas aren't. Regulating krill fisheries would go a long way to protect ocean health. #WorldKrillDay

10 Aug 1557466098672574464

Lions are essential for healthy functioning ecosystems, but under threat due to habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade & climate change. It is vital to protect this species as part of the #30x30 goal of highly or fully protecting at least 30% of ocean & land by 2030! #WorldLionDay

4 Aug 1555099395351367680

A great new series on remarkable species by the @guardian – a true demonstration of how our #ocean nurtures unimaginable and incredible #biodiversity. First up, the scaly-foot #snail with the iron armour.

Discovered in the deep: the snail with iron armour

The first in a new Guardian series on remarkable new species being found in the oceans introduces a creature with a special trick

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3 Aug 1554726935221215232

The #deepsea constitutes +90% of all living space on earth. Even if we do know more than ever there is still much to learn about the complexity & importance of its inhabitants. So, it's unsurprising yet fascinating that 30 new species have been discovered!

Scientists find 30 potential new species at bottom of ocean

Natural History Museum scientists seek to unlock mysteries of deep sea but some fear activity will disturb diversity of the depths

www.theguardian.com

2 Aug 1554473519534194691

I believe in drastically limiting plastic use, yet efforts made by so many to clean our ocean & reduce the use of plastics are important. Professor Merico correctly says: “It’s not going to be quick, it’s not going to be cheap & it’s not going to be easy.”

Plastic pollution: With floating robots and bubble barriers, pioneers try to stem the tide

The stretch of ocean between Hawaii and California is teeming with life. Turtles bearing eggs to lay on the shore swim alongside dolphins playing in p...

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Philanthropy

Committed to sustainable development, environment and nature conservation, the different facets of her philanthropic work and projects allow Dona Bertarelli to play her part in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

UNCTAD

As a strong advocate for increased ocean protection and environmental conservation, Dona Bertarelli is the UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy. She promotes the development of a sustainable and regenerative Blue Economy.

Sailing

Driven by her love of the ocean, focus on performance and adventurous spirit, Dona Bertarelli is a keen sportswoman and accomplished sailor. In 2016, Dona Bertarelli became the fastest woman to sail around the world, after completing the Jules Verne Trophy record attempt.

Sails of Change

Patagonia Azul

Sow My Dreams

The Womanity Foundation

Spindrift racing

UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy

Spindrift for Schools

Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy

Bertarelli Foundation

Dona Bertarelli

A Swiss philanthropist, investor, sportswoman, and strong advocate for ocean protection, environmental conservation, animal welfare, education and social causes for more than thirty years, Dona Bertarelli is committed to a life more thoughtful.

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