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Welcome to Diaries of a Waterwoman : Gabriella's Ocean Chronicles! Dive into my world of ocean exploration, marine conservation, and exciting underwater adventures. From spearfishing in tropical waters to discovering unique seashells, I share my passion for the ocean and the incredible experiences it offers. Join me as I explore the beauty beneath the waves, advocate for a cleaner, healthier planet, and celebrate the wonders of marine life. Let's embark on this journey together and make waves for a better future! 🌊🐠🪸
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A healthy human future depends on healthy oceans.
Blue food could have a huge role to play in feeding the planet sustainably and healthily.
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Please note: some posts may contain affiliate links which means our team could earn money if you purchase products from our site.
I recently met Mike Savas and Charyse Schark while adventuring on Boom Sharkalaka in the Bahamas. Mike started Month in the Making where he set himself on a personal journey and challenged himself to learn 12 unique skills in 12 countries over 12 months!
Read MoreA lot of people have talked to me about the new Netflix documentary ''Seaspiracy''. Although I'm glad it gets more people caring and talking about the oceans and what we can do to help, I also don't think eliminating fish from our diets is the solution.
I believe that being all ''doom and gloom'' and guilting people into doing something is not the way to inspire change in behaviors. I believe that a little hope, realistic advice and encouraging people to explore, learn about and protect our oceans is a more effective way to go about it.
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I wanted to share one of my favorite swimsuit brands I recently discovered last summer after I met Hannah while on a sailing trip.
Hülya Swim not only makes bikinis that look amazing, they are also focused on the greater good of the planet.
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It’s not easy to describe the way I feel towards the ocean, it’s been my safe place, my peace and my passion.
My Life in Shades of Blue is a compilation of some of my favorite pictures and sayings about the ocean.
All the profits from this book will be donated to Oceana. Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. Oceana seeks to make our oceans as rich, healthy, and abundant as they once were by winning policy victories in the countries that govern much of the world’s marine life.
Read MoreI’m a true believer that we have to follow the things that excite us because they aren’t random. They are connected to our purpose. We have to follow them and the world will thank us for it. Our dreams and our passions, our curiosities and our sources of joy, they are on purpose, and they are part of something bigger that we could ever comprehend.
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Picture by @j.kowitz
Did you know that coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate ?
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the oceans, providing a home for a dazzling array of life. Reef-building corals are the trees that form the foundation of the ecosystem.
Coral reefs play a vital role in sustaining the health of our oceans and our economy.
Even if you live far from coral reefs, you can have an impact on reef health and conservation.
Read MoreI recently started my journey into freediving and so far, it’s been magical. Freediving offers more opportunities to see marine life and it’s a great complement to scuba diving.
I like freediving because it’s the most direct and intimate way to connect with the ocean. Freediving is all about letting go, all the distractions of life are left at the surface.
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When I first started diving, I never thought I would ever jump in the water on purpose to swim with sharks. A few year later, here I am observing and diving with sharks in the ocean. I discovered that they are not only fascinating creatures, their symbolism also really resonated with me.
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These past few months I’ve had the incredible opportunity to go sailing around The Bahamas. We started off in Nassau and set sails towards the Exumas and Ragged Island. I ended up spending a total of 5 weeks on the boat, adventuring and exploring the islands.
Read MoreI’ve been a certified diver since I was 14 years old but I was initiated to diving even before that because my dad was a diver. He took my sister snorkelling and made us try SASY (Supplied Air Snorkelling for Youths) when we went on vacation. As soon as I was old enough to dive, I took the classes and got my PADI certification, I just couldn’t wait to be in the water. I mean… how cool is it to be able to breathe underwater for up to an hour?
Read Moreocean child, fearless soul.
dive into the blue once more.
i’ll meet you out there –
where the water is perfect,
the sun is rising,
and the possibilities are endless.
The artwork depicts a local Bahamian girl carrying the weight of the ocean above her in reference to the Ancient Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan who held up the heavens.
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Many of us are motivated to protect the oceans because we care about whales, turtles, dolphins and other wildlife – and of course that’s a good enough reason by itself – but knowing how much the oceans do to keep our climate stable makes this work we’re doing together even more important.
Read MoreFishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea.
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There are few remaining frontiers on our planet... But perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world’s oceans: too big to police, and under no clear international authority, these immense regions of treacherous water play host to rampant criminality and exploitation.
Read MoreMeet the sea women of Jeju. The haenyeo represent feminine strength and resilience as a self sufficient sisterhood of diving mothers and grandmothers. Haenyeo roughly translates into ‘Women of the Sea,’ and these free divers are treated like heroes by the people of Jeju island. For these women, diving is a way of life.
Read MoreJune 8th is #WorldOceansDay 🌊 the United Nations day for celebrating the role of the oceans in our everyday life and inspiring action to protect the ocean and sustainably use marine resources. The World Oceans Day Theme for 2020 is "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean"
Read MoreThe foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from nature. To care for ourselves we must care for nature.
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Those born with Mermaid imprinted on their soul feel at one with nature. They see the wonders of the world with an appreciative eye, but also know that there is much more going on behind the proverbial curtain. The Mermaid constantly interacts and exchanges various feelings with others including joy, peace, and liveliness.
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