My new hero! ‘‘Playing with Sharks’’ on the life of Valerie Taylor, a living legend and true pioneer in both underwater filmmaking and shark research.
I learned that most of the great environmentalists and conservationists, they all started with hunting. Because they are the only ones who were out, involved in these things, seeing firsthand the impact of what we do out of the water on marine life. Divers, surfers, fisherman and hunters are some of the best ocean advocates I’ve ever met. We want to protect what we love and share it with the rest of the world.
Valerie set the standard by being the first glamorous female to go out and have these dangerous adventures. She was a revelation to me. She was strong and she led the way.
Read MoreNowadays, we are almost completely divorced from our food sources; it is a recognized symptom of modern life. This is one of the reasons why I like spearfishing so much. It allows me to prepare an entire meal with my own hands, breath and body.
Read MoreLast time I went to the Bahamas, I played mermaid with my friend Charyse and we made this creative underwater video with The Musician. A full-scale sculpture of a mermaid and baby grand piano hidden underwater by David Copperfield just off the coast of Rudder Cut Cay hidden about 12 to 15 feet below the surface.
Read MoreSome of you might have noticed already that I love bikinis and they are definitely a big part of my wardrobe. So here is a company I recently discovered for your next bikini shopping, you might want to save it as those beautiful beach days are already here.
Read MoreIt’s estimated by 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight so if you’re still looking for ways to reduce your use of single-use plastic this #PlasticFreeJuly, switching to a reusable bottle is a great way to start. Single-use plastic bottles are the third largest ocean trash item so start to #RefillForGood and ditch the plastic water bottles!
Read MoreAlmost every time I go for a walk on the beach I see at least one piece of plastic washed up on the shore. In order to stop contributing to ocean plastics, here are a couple easy tips for Plastic Free July because small changes have a big impact.
Read MoreIn Valentine Thomas’ Ted Talk “Tomorrow, I could die” she asks what would you do if you faced a shark in the water? How would you react? Would you panic, would you remain calm or would you push your dive buddy in front of you?
That was the first time I faced a shark in the water while my friends were spearfishing and even though my life was never in real danger, I think I remained pretty calm. At least I didn’t push my buddy in front of the shark
Read MoreWearing the spirit of the ocean 🌊
From dolphins and turtle charms to seashell rings and wave bracelets, the latest @theofficialpandora ocean-inspired jewelry really captures the essence of the water baby I am.
Read MoreWe celebrate World Oceans Day to remind everyone to remind every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.
Read MoreMy goal with My Life in Shades of Blue is to bring awareness to ocean conservation and empower action through art.
Read MoreExtreme E’s goal is to highlight the impact of climate change in some of the world’s most endangered environments, promote the adoption of electric vehicles to pave the way for a lower carbon future, and provide a world-first gender-equal motorsport platform.
The first sport to ever be built out of a social purpose, Extreme E aims to minimize environmental impact while maximizing awareness, racing in places that have already been damaged or affected by climate change or human interference and taking fans deep into the heart of the most pressing issues facing our planet’s future.
Read MoreIt’s important to be critical of whatever information we consume, and @seaspiracy is no exception. This rundown of the problematic aspects of the documentary by @browngirl_green is really great, have a read through and share your thoughts!
The bottom line is, fearmongering may not help, but systematic change and continuous activism definitely will.
Read MoreDu 1er au 8 juin prochain, la Semaine de l’océan c’est une programmation hybride et des festivités pour l’océan et le Saint-Laurent.
De votre salon au plancton, l’océan ça commence chez vous!
Read MoreMy new favorite sustainable athletic wear by SEAAV 🌿♻️ it’s ethically made and with every purchase, through ocean clean up, one pound of waste is collected from our shorelines.
Read MoreA healthy human future depends on healthy oceans.
Blue food could have a huge role to play in feeding the planet sustainably and healthily.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIt’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.
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