OH WAKE | Issue 3: The Wisdom In Water

OH-WAKE MAGAZINE MARINE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUE NO. 3 SPRING 2022

OH-WAKE Contributing Editors dive in and explore the climate solutions found under the waves, using the ocean as a guiding force for change.

Anchored by the central themes of empathy and understanding equity, OH-WAKE #3 centers marine-based solutions to the climate crisis through the lived experiences of our OH-WAKE Editors, and other stories from around the world.

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: Cover Illustrator Illustrator Illustrator Illustrator

Vincent Mahé Ed Lim & Young Hero Caleb Boyles Sravya Attaluri

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OH EDITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Diego Arreola Fernández, Mexico (19) Heather Brockbank, The Bahamas (18) Chanté Davis, U.S. (18) Dejea Lyons, Cayman Islands (19) Oluwaseyi Moejoh, Nigeria (20) Hannah Testa, U.S. (18)

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LETTER FROM AN OCEAN EDITOR

Growing up in the Bahamas,

the ocean has always been

my second home, giving

light to my ever-changing

and growing curiosity. Being

in the ocean has always

transported me into another

world of my own. When

drifting on waves I’d feel

a connection to the entire

globe, without direction or responsibility—simply bliss.

It is an environment that

continues to inspire my

creativity and desire to explore the world to this day.

When thinking of my time in the ocean, I will never forget the beauty of the magenta sea fans spread out across the ocean floor, the flicker of neon blue fish through the water, or the way that it feels to dive under the waves. As the health of the ocean is threatened by climate change, a beautiful and healthy ocean is what we’re fighting for. It is our duty as ocean advocates to protect it.

I remember that I was once on a whale watching internship when the question of sustainable practice came into play. I sat on the beach as an unusual boat passed just off shore until I realised that this boat was one of a fleet of boats piled to the point of no return with fish and conch.

My heart ached. I knew there was no way this could be sustainable for the ocean or the health of the many ecosystems that rely on it. Becoming an Ocean Hero and connecting with a network of young people who share this concern for the future of our shared earth has helped me find the confidence within myself to bring light to ocean health issues.

Commercial fishing and deep seabed mining not only threaten marine ecosystems, but they also create a ripple effect of consequences for the health of the entire world. As more fish are pulled from the ocean, more sustainable fish market economies struggles. So too do the families that depend upon them.

The entire ecology of the ocean is thrown off balance and this also threatens ecosystems on land.

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ROLLING WITH THE TIDES Looking to the ocean to find inspiration for our actions on land.

Marine environments are the strongholds of my country's economy, providing jobs for fishermen, food for people, and heritage in the form of stories about great historical creatures fishermen tell to their children. We all depend on the ocean and the coral reef for our survival, just like young fish that grow up in mangrove flats to one day later join larger fish in coral reefs. In fact, the ocean, and all its inhabitants, make up over 70 percent of our planet, determining the fate and health of our world as a whole. Because of this, it’s crucial we restore marine ecosystems that have been lost due to increasing storm events, climate change, industrialization, and pollution.

CONTENTS MARINE-BASED SOLUTIONS

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How Mangrove Trees Capture & Store Carbon

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How Do You Cope WIth Eco-Grief?

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The Loneliest Whale

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Ocean Heroes Outside

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Sea Signs

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Knowledge is Power

A diagram

Rolling With the Tides Letter from an Ocean Hero: Looking to the ocean to find inspiration for our actions on land

Thoughts from the Ocean Hero editors

Heather Brockbank

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Meet the Ocean Editors

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Coral Reef Ecosystem

Drawing details

Learn more about one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world

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How to Be an Everyday Ocean Hero

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What Does Earth Day Mean to You?

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Finding the One

Thoughts from the Ocean Hero editors

Thoughts from the Ocean Hero editors

Hannah Testa interviews Petrice Jones, actor and CEO of

Creating Coral Gardeners

See what the stars have in store for you

Recommended reads

WE’VE GOT GAME

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Quiz Time!

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Call For Submissions

The One Movement

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Color Me! The Loneliest Whale Pages

Get to know our Contributing Editors

Dejea Lyons interviews Titouan Bernicot, CEO of Coral

Marine-based solutions

We want to hear from you

Gardeners

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Meet The Superheroes of Lake Victoria Michelle Nyamai Muchilwa and Jeremy Sakwa Muchilwa speak to Diego Arreola Fernández

The OH-WAKE Network is like a large thriving coral reef, filled with other Ocean Heroes and adult allies who have helped me on my own environmental journey and who will be ready to help you if you choose to become an Ocean Hero too. In this issue of the OHWAKE magazine, we dive into conversations about our blue planet, picking up after our last issue to explore more nature-based solutions—with a focus on marine environments. My fellow Ocean Heroes editors and guest contributors share their creativity and love for the ocean through their artivism, words, and ideas. Submerge yourself into ocean activism as we explore the underwater world in this issue.

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Crossword

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Your Voice Counts Send a postcard to your local government and become an Ocean Hero

Indigen-uity: Ocean Conservation & Indigenous Rights A poem by Chanté Davis

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Word Search

Kickstarting an Environmental Community Project

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Creating New Patterns

A step-by-step guide by Oluwaseyi Moejoh

Design your own ocean-themed phone wallpaper

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Chanté Davis, 17

Dejea Lyons,19

Chanté Davis (17) is a climate

Dejea Lyons (18) was born and

storyteller from New Orleans,

raised in the beautiful Cayman

Louisiana. As an Ocean Hero,

Islands. Growing up on an island

Chanté strives to make the movement

fostered her deep love for the ocean

equitable and inclusive to the

and the water, as well as a deep

historically oppressed through her

concern for the ocean’s health. She

One Oysean campaign.

is the vice-president of Protect Our

Oluwaseyi Moejoh, 20 Oluwaseyi Moejoh (20) is the Executive Director of U-recycle Initiative Africa and also a law student. She has been recognized as a National Geographic Young

Future, a youth-led organization in

Explorer, a High Seas Alliance Youth

the Cayman Islands.

Ambassador, and a 2021 Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leader.

Diego Arreola Fernández, 19 Heather Brockbank, 17 Heather Brockbank (17) is a youth leader and activist from The Bahamas. Heather is the UNICEF HEY Campaign Ambassador for The Bahamas and 2021 BESS scholar with the Bahamas Reef Environmental Education Foundation (BREEF).

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Diego Arreola Fernández (19) is an Ocean Hero and environmental activist from Mexico City. Diego is the founder of Green Speaking, a nonprofit organization that aims to educate every kid and young person from around the world on both intersectional environmentalism and effective communication strategies.

Hannah Testa, 18 Hannah Testa (18) is a sustainability advocate, international speaker, author, TEDx speaker, Politico, and founder of Hannah4Change, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting issues that impact the planet.

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Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

About 25% of the ocean's fish depend on healthy reefs and over half a billion people depend on them for food, income, and protection.

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This is a space just for YOU. You can do anything you want with these pages, but here are some ideas to help you get started: • • • • •

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Write a letter to your favorite sea creature Share your thoughts and feelings Create a gratitude journal! What are you thankful for?

Tell us what inspires you Draw your favorite outside space

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AN INTERVIEW WITH TITOUAN BERNICOT

CORAL GARDENERS

BY D E J E A LYO N S

CREATING CORAL GARDENERS Titouan Bernicot, CEO of Coral Gardeners, reflects on the organization’s journey.

As many of us know, climate change is already a detriment to many of our environmental biomes today. This includes our marine biome that supplies necessities in life, including the oxygen that we breathe. In response to this, many organizations globally have created different campaigns, projects and initiatives to bring awareness and fight against the effects of climate change on our oceans. One of the most notable organizations is Coral Gardeners.

Coral Gardeners is a globally recognized organization that works on coral restoration on the island of Moorea. They grow and plant resilient corals to restore dying reefs and bring life back to the ocean while trying to bring awareness to people from all corners of the planet. I spoke with Titouan Bernicot, the Founder and CEO of Coral Gardeners, to learn more about coral restoration, their journey, and what’s in store for the future of the organization.

GROWING UP BY THE OCEAN Bernicot grew up on the small island Ahe, near the island Tahiti. Having a house in the middle of a lagoon with coral reefs not only exposed Bernicot to the underwater world but coral reefs from a very young age. Growing up, Bernicot was involved in many water activities such as surfinging, fishing and free diving. At the age of 16, Bernicot went on a surfing trip and experienced bleached coral for the first time.

“My island friends and I were surprised because normally the coral were purple, red, orange, brown and at that time, all the colors were bleached,” he said. Bernicot and his friends went home and researched what was wrong with the coral. That’s when they discovered that coral reefs around the world were dying due to the effects of

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climate change.

During this research, not only did Bernicot find out how corals were dying but how vital our oceans are for our livelihood. He explained that corals are giving us everything we need in our lives — from the reef wreck waves we surf on, the food we eat, and the tourism that helps with the economy. In fact, more than half of the oxygen we breathe wherever we are on the planet comes from the ocean with a healthy coral reef.

STARTING CORAL GARDENERS From his research, Bernicot became passionate about the topic and wanted to take action. He realized that no one was addressing the crisis that the corals were and still are facing, so he decided that he would be the one to act. From this, Coral Gardeners was born. “I started planting corals when I was sixteen years old after discovering the reef was dying,” says Bernicot. “I met a guy that was planting corals and I decided to join him. From then, I was hooked.”

polyniesian islands. Bernicot himself was also recognized individually as a Young National Geographic Explorer in 2021. “Being recognized as a National Geographic Explorer was definitely one of the biggest milestones of 2021 since I have been watching National Geographic content all of my life,” Bernicot says. National Geographic have since funded two field expeditions in the surrounding remote islands and welcomes Coral Gardeners as part of the National Geographic family.

One of the most successful initiatives from the organization so far has been the coral adoption program. This program is where people can adopt corals online and track the evolution of their coral. Through this program, the organization has raised about two million dollars in just a couple of years. The money from this initiative goes towards funding expedition trips and training opportunities for the organization.

In order to give the proper focus to his organization, Bernicot dropped out of university to fulfill his passion, saving the coral reefs. He gathered a team that included his island friends, local fishermen and school students. From there, Bernicot and his small team created a small scale coral farm with the colors of the rainbow. Since then, the organization has only grown (like the corals they’ve planted).

CORAL GARDENERS NOW In the last five years, Coral gardeners went from having a small team, no social media followers and a small farm to having twenty dedicated full time team members and over half a million followers on Instagram. They have been recognised by National Geographic and have planted over ten thousand corals throughout south ILLUSTRATED BY CALEB BOYLES 20

FUTURE ENDEAVORS

RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS

By 2025, the organization is striving to have planted one million corals around the world. Bernicot did admit that it is a heavy goal, however, they have already planted 10,000 corals over the last four to five years. The plan of action is to open up international branches to replicate their programs being implemented currently. Bernicot believes that replicating the program that they have at the moment can help other places, especially small islands that rely on their coral reefs.

On the topic of potential climate change solutions, Bernicot believes in the power of education. “It’s about educating yourself, spreading the word and innovation,” he says. Bernicot also believes that using renewable energy and reducing our carbon footprints by cutting back on red meat and reducing our plastic consumption are all daily things that we can implement to help to protect our ocean. With these small but meaningful changes, Bernicot believes everyone will need to play their part, and that climate change can’t be an individual fight.

While having this massive goal, the organization wants to continue focusing on raising global awareness and empowering local communities.

“At some point, we need to stop the stressor like global warming being the main reason why coral reefs are dying around the world,” Bernicot says. “We need to make sure that people understand this first and then they can take action and also use the power of technology and innovation to better understand the reef ecosystem and the ocean so that we can better protect it.”

HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you’re interested in getting involved and helping Coral Gardeners on their mission, there are several different ways to do so. You can follow their social media accounts and visit their website to adopt a coral or just simply donate, ensuring the organization will be able to develop further projects for the sake of coral (and our planet).

-COME PLANT CORAL WITH US AT www.coralgardeners.org FOLLOW ALONG @coralgardeners LEARN MORE ABOUT TITOUAN BERNICOT @toutiess LEARN MORE ABOUT DEJEA LYONS @lyoness.ky

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Michelle Nyamai Muchilwa and Jeremy Sakwa Muchilwa are helping one of the African great lakes become plastic-free.

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BY DIEGO ARREOLA FERNÁNDEZ

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BY DIEGO ARREOLA FERN NDEZ

INDIGEN-UITY:

OCEAN CONSERVATION & INDIGENOUS RIGHTS

BY CHANTÉ DAVIS

Keeping the mangroves strong and sturdy.

Maintaining the coral as integral, bright ecosystems; And as indigenous barriers that we respect, unlike those who stole our land.

Productive ecosystems they are, when our stewardship is practiced.

As Indigenous peoples, WE have been conserving, Protecting, Cultivating, Enhancing solutions;

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Our feet to the ground.

Climate solutions!

Our heads to the sky.

Solutions that ensure we have a future to pass down to our kin

We are of this earth, from our birth ‘til we die:

Who are ready to fight as fiercely for the ocean as we did resisting

Before they came, we were not only nature’s gardeners but nature itself

colonial violence.

Not to fret, we are still here…Caring

They will soon learn to care for Big Blue and will come together to

Willing the air to be breathable;

make the effort our oppressors stall!

The water drinkable;

They will soon nurture the land just as we have for centuries,

The corals livable for the symbiotic fish that dance poetically,

Learning to respect nature and practice their right to care for this world.

Darting

However, their seat at the Western table of conservation is denied

Hiding

Their knowledge and potential are great, yet those seated claim

Feeding.

to offer “greater solutions.”

The great blue, the ocean, the sea:

We deny their lies and demand a new table be built

Born from it and return to it we will, replenishing the world full of life.

Where we can lead and welcome those who are passionate to join.

It is Earth’s one defining factor.

Where we can collectively practice our right to care

It is the great protector of all living things, providing us with

For the land, the sea, the air.

oxygen (inhale)

We have the potential and generations of knowledge!

How wonderfully glorious is she?

With deep love and practical wisdom, we ARE Earth’s great protectors.

We Breathe! (exhale)

We are of this earth, from our birth ‘til we die.

We give thanks to her through our care

With solutions we will lead with our heads up towards the sky.

For generations, we’ve kept the balance, providing her with

With our feet to the ground.

maintenance and love:

Onward to a horizon of beautiful, healthy seas.

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KICKSTARTING AN

COMMUNITY PROJECT A S T E P - B Y- S T E P G U I D E

By Oluwaseyi Moejoh

When I was sixteen-years-old, I carried out one of my first community projects. It was a school talk where I enlightened my schoolmates during our morning assembly about the need to conserve water. I recall the stage fright, adrenaline rush and exciting passion I felt when reciting the witty poem I had composed for that presentation. Ever since then, my life has been a rollercoaster ride-collaborating with teams to carry out over thirty environmental projects engaging thousands of youths across Africa over the last four years.

Through all of this work I have come to understand this quote by Greta Thunberg to be true: “No one is too small to make a difference”. When starting, you might feel intimidated by the problem, comparing how huge it is to the impact of your project. Here's what to remember when that happens-little actions can build up to big impact. The stories of various successful young environmentalists, climate activists, and innovators all started at first with a little action, which gradually built up over time to big impact (remember the story of Greta Thunberg).

Little actions are powerful and every action counts in the environmental movement.

So here's how you can create impactful campaigns to address an environmental issue in your school or community. No matter how small you start, I believe young people have so much potential to help protect the planet when we all work together.

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ID E N TIF Y: Y The first step in developing an effective commu nity project is to identify the specific environmental problem you wish to address. Marine Pollution, climate change, coral bleaching-the environment and ocean face a plethora of problems.

After identifying the specific environmental issue, you can utilize techniques such as the “problem-tree” or “ice-berg” to discover the root-causes of the main problem and have a deeper understanding of it.

LE A R N: N Next, take a step further to learn more about the problem. You can start by researching facts online, watching documentaries to understand the science and concepts on the specific problem. Additionally, you can also consult with individuals affected by the issue to learn firsthand how it impacts their lives. This can be accomplished through simple surveys, phone calls, or in-person interviews B R AIN STO R M: M After deeply reflecting on all you've learnt so far, set aside some time to brainstorm and write out possible solutions to the root causes you have specified. For instance, if you have identified “lack of awareness” as a root cause of marine plastic pollution, your next question would be: what solution or project can I develop to raise awareness about this issue? How can I tailor it to the community or location in question?

While brainstorming you should also consider your talent, skills, interests and potentials. For instance, if you enjoy drawing or playing the guitar, you can use artivism to raise awareness. If you enjoy speaking and creating new things, you can consider being an activist, educator, or innovator.

COL L A BOR ATI ON: ON Helen Keller once said “alone we can do so little and together we can do so much”. The truth is collaboration is so crucial to this movement. To foster collaboration, you can consider reaching out to your friends, family, and classmates to support you in carrying out your project. You can also use social media to announce calls for volunteers to support the project's goal through various roles.

CR E ATE A P L A N: N Now is the time to create a detailed strategy outlining how you want to accomplish your project. That's exciting! Begin by establishing SMART goals (S=Specific, M=Measurable, A=Achievable, R=Realistic, T=Timebound). Give your campaign a name and then describe its aim and vision.

Then, within a set timeframe, define specific short- and long-term objectives for your project, outlining or detailing WHAT needs to be done, WHEN it needs to be done, HOW it will be done, WHO will be engaged, and WHERE the project will be done, while emphasizing WHY the project should be done. Discovering the “why” is important as it will help you stay grounded as you evolve.

WHAT D O YOU NE E D? D ?: Create a list of all the items needed for the project and then write out a simple budget outlining how much money you will need to raise in order to purchase items or hire services. For instance, if you would like to organize a beach cleanup project in your community, you will need things like gloves, bin bags, masks and more.

FUND R A I S I NG: NG To purchase the items listed you will need to raise funds. There are several ways to do this. You can start by crowdfunding (soliciting donations from your family and friends) or applying for grants (certain organizations provide grants to youths who are passionate about effect-ing positive change). You may also wish to explore generating funds via sponsorship, sending out proposals and pitching your ideas to environ mentally-friendly companies or organizations who align with the values of your project.

E X ECUTE : After raising the funds needed, it is time to carry out the project following the plans you've made. Show up profoundly as you do this (remembering your WHY) and do not forget to have fun as you create change. Also it is great to document your experience through photos and videos.

R E- FL ECT A ND REPORT: REPORT Now that you've done a swell job in effecting change, it is important to reflect on the outcome of your project and write a simple report of how it all went. You can then share this report to other organizations that may be interested in supporting you further in creating more impact.

TE L L YOUR STORY: STORY It is time to share about the outcome of your work. Tell your story, start a blog or share on social media, make a vlog of the experience and more. By telling your story you can access more opportunities, build more credibility and inspire more people to take action too. In the end, this can help you attract more support in creating more change as you advance further.

F O L LOW S E Y I ' S I N I T I AT I V E AT @URECYCLE_INITIATIVE

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How mangrove trees capture & store carbon

In the face of the climate crisis, preserving mangrove trees may be one of our best defense mechanisms. Mangroves, like other coastal wetlands, are powerful carbon sinks (meaning they suck up carbon dioxide from the air to store in their roots and branches). Studies indicate that mangroves can sequester (capture and store) four times more carbon than rainforests can.

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to come from the ocean.

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The 52 Hertz Whale is the “Loneliest Whale In The World.”

Scientists have been tracking him on and off for more than 30 years, believing he has spent his entire life in solitude because he calls out at a frequency different from any other whale. The whale has grabbed the attention of people from around the world, as we can all relate to feeling misunderstood, lonely, or isolated.

It was the story of the 52 Hertz Whale that inspired Adrian Grenier and Lucy Sumner to launch Lonely Whale in 2015 — the organization behind OhWake — and it is still our mission to reconcile the loneliness and disconnect in society that allows humans to exploit and damage our ocean.

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Color Me! THE Loneliest Whale

OCEAN O C EAN HER OE H ER O ES OU TS I D E O UT

I L L U S T R AT E D B Y E D L I M

SEA SIGNS W R I T T E N B Y L O N E LY W H A L E

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ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

LIBRA

You are a natural-born leader, Aries. As you approach a powerful new stage in your life, be sure to use that power for good. Your impact on the world and ocean is apparent, so be sure to be kind, thoughtful, and reach for a reusable water bottle.

Don’t worry Taurus. Being stubborn can be a good thing.

Your dependable nature will be needed in the coming future. Be sure to put your foot down when it comes to something you believe in—like climate change and ocean conservation.

Do you know what’s better than saving the ocean? Saving the ocean twice. That’s the power you hold, Gemini. As the most adaptable sign, the world will call for your influence as it turns a new leaf. Just make sure to lead in the right direction (if you can decide).

As your desire for justice peaks unusually high this season, look for ways in which you can choose for positive outcomes. Weigh your options, Libra. The ocean relies on your better judgment and this may be the only time you don’t want it to be balanced.

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LEO

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

Leo, who says you can’t be king of the ocean as well?

While cats don’t like water, ​​ you can still channel your bold and energetic spirit to take a stand. Be sure to harness your outgoing passion today to motivate others to ditch single-use plastic, for a brighter tomorrow.

Virgo, you’ve used your gentle and attentive nature to do the right thing countless times. As you begin to feel tempted to solve all the possible avenues for a problem, be sure to slow yourself down and address what’s most important to you first. Don’t overthink it, Virgo.

Ambitious, persistent, and realistic, Capricorns might just be the hero we need to save this planet. As you approach your most potent state, you’re beginning to understand how your energy is meant to be focused: on the planet, the ocean, and the future generations.

As the water bearer, we don’t need to remind you that the ocean is important. However, not everyone shares your insights, Aquarius. Be sure to let everyone know just why we should actually care about things like the ocean.

Your protective nature is calling for you to think about how you shield things in your life that you care about. Your home, your family, and the ocean. Be sure to continue to shell all these important aspects of your life.

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SCORPIO

Scorpio, your action-first attitude is much needed but you’ll also want to take a deeper look within your habits. What things in your life can you cut out? Just make sure that you’re using your resourcefulness for good.

SAGITTARIUS

As your optimistic nature comes through stronger these days, make sure you still know a bad idea when you see one.

Keep doing your thing, Sagittarius.

PISCES

In touch with your element and sign, Pisces, you may feel sadness for the burden the ocean faces. Rather than dwell on it, now is the time to take action. Turn those feelings into something positive and let the world know why things have to change.

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Coral Farming: A Tool for Reef Rehabilitation By Thomas Heeger, F. Sotto

The Youth Guide to the Ocean

by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) The Youth Guide to the Ocean seeks to raise awareness, educate and inspire young people.

The series also includes other educational resources and initiatives such as the UN challenge Badges.

Everything you need to know about coral farms, important tools for reef rehabilitation and community ecotourism.

The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet

By Leah Thomas The Intersectional Environmentalist examines the inextricable link between environmentalism, racism, and privilege, and promotes awareness of the fundamental truth that we cannot save the planet without uplifting the voices of its people—especially those most often unheard.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Protector of the Ocean

by Alyssa Nicole Chlebek

Protector of the Ocean is an illustrated book that will inspire children (and adults) to want to make a difference in protecting our environment.

Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Women Who Protect the Earth

By Rebel Girls With fairy tale-like stories about Greta Thunberg, Autumn Peltier, and Rachel Carson, Rebel Girls Climate Warriors: 25 Tales of Environmental Allies spotlights the world-changing work of women on the frontlines of the fight for climate justice.

Eco-Learners Book

By Noa Mendes and Queer Brown Vegan (Isaias Hernandez)

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Eco-Learners is a unique illustrated book covering a variety of environmental terms that showcases a diversity of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Quiz time!

MArine-Based Solutions Can you connect these marine-based climate solutions with their names?

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CORAL RESTORATION

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OCEAN-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY

follow the example

BLUE CARBON COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS

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SUSTAINABLE FISHING PRACTICES

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KEY: 1. Sustainable Fishing Practices 2. Blue Carbon Coastal Ecosystems 3. Coral Restoration 4. Ocean-Based Renewable Energy

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Call for Submissions Calling All Ocean Heroes We want to hear from you!

See your work published in our next issue this summer.

Tell us what the ocean means to you in whatever format you choose.

Send a poem, drawing, photograph, idea, or short story to hello@ohwake.org.

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This is a space just for YOU. You can do anything you want with these pages, but here are some ideas to help you get started: • • • • •

Write a letter to your favorite tree Share your thoughts and feelings Create a gratitude journal! What are you thankful for?

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"Your voice counts! Now's your chance to become an Ocean Hero.

Use this postcard to send a message to your local government about why we need marine-based solutions to climate change."

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HOW TO USE: CUT OUT USING DOTTED LINE, COLOR/WRITE, AND YOU'RE READY TO TAKE ACTION INTO YOUR OWN HANDS!

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"Your voice counts! Now's your chance to become an Ocean Hero.

Use this postcard to send a message to your local government about why we need marine-based solutions to climate change."

HOW TO USE: CUT OUT USING DOTTED LINE, COLOR/WRITE, AND YOU'RE READY TO TAKE ACTION INTO YOUR OWN HANDS!

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