Inspirational Adventurers to speak at The Marine Institute Blue Lectures

Inspirational speakers from the world of sport, adventure, film and science will be presenting at The Marine Institute Blue Lectures over the weekend of The Blue Mile event in Plymouth on 3rd July 2010. The lectures will feature seven remarkable people who have witnessed firsthand some of the challenges faced by the earth from climate change. Between them they have scaled Everest, stood at both Poles, dived in the world’s oceans, and sailed non-stop around the world. Each speaker will motivate you to change matters you really care about.

The Marine Institute Blue Lectures will take place at the Barbican Theatre, which is centred in the heart of the Barbican Event Village and will run throughout the day on Saturday 03 July 2010. Places are limited, so people are advised to book early at the Barbican Theatre Box Office.

Tickets are priced at £15.00 for a Double Bill (chose any two lectures) and a special discounted price of £10.00 for those who have already signed up for main Blue Mile event (www.thebluemile.org). Details of all the speakers can be found on www.theblueproject.org/1430.

For bookings please contact the Barbican Theatre Box Office;
Tel No: 01752 267131
Email:   bookings@barbicantheatre.co.uk

For further information please contact the Barbican Theatre Box Office or visit their website; www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/booking.php

Blue Ambassador Sara Campbell is interviewed by Chris Harvey for The Telegraph, and gives a candid view on how she became a World Champion Freediver.

Sara Campbell took up freediving three years ago to escape the traumas of life on dry land. Already the world record holder for descending to 96m on one lungful of air, she now has her sights on even greater depths.

For the full article click here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/diving/5443180/Sara-Campbell-working-under-pressure.html

 
 
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is proud to announce that the MCS “Campaign for Clean Seas” has won the award for Best Environmental Campaign, announced by Coast Magazine today.

MCS campaigns to reduce pollution at sea were nominated for the award by Coast magazine’s readers, who responded in their hundreds to propose the very best in a number of categories. Nominations with the most votes were then taken before a panel of esteemed, and critical judges.

One of the judges, TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff, said “The way MCS engages the community in its beach cleans is fantastic”.

MCS Beachwatch involves over 5,000 volunteers each year in cleaning up and surveying beaches. MCS has also brought plastic bags, balloons, sewage and many other forms of pollution to public and government attention through its Campaign for Clean Seas.

Dr Sue Kinsey, of the MCS pollution team, says “We are absolutely delighted to win this award, which we accept on behalf of the team of volunteers and staff who have worked so hard to bring about change. We’d like to thank Coast magazine’s readers for nominating us, and showing just how much support there is for our vital, often difficult work.”

We’re also delighted to announce that long term MCS corporate supporter Primrose Valley Hotel in St Ives won the Coast award for Hotel of the Year! A well deserved award, reflecting the thoughtful balance they have achieved between pampering their guests whilst caring for the environment too. Well done Andrew & Sue and whole team!
Beachwatch and Adopt-a-Beach are supported by grants from The Crown Estate and Seafrance.

For more info:

Visit http://www.adoptabeach.org.uk/ 
Visit Coast Magazine’s website
Read the MCS press release

The team at MCS would like to thank every Coast reader that wrote in support of our nomination. But most of all, thanks must go to each and every one of you who has taken part in a beach clean and survey with MCS, has gone “plastic bag free”, or simply given us your support through MCS membership. It really makes a difference!

The BLUE Climate and Oceans Project are so pleased that the MCS has been recognised for it’s fantastic work and will continue to support their “Campaign for Clean Seas” by spreading the word and helping with the annual beach cleans - Vikki Cheung, Sport Environment