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One of the best way to understand more is to exper

One of the best way to understand more is to experience. We alway try to share our work of our work and educational commitment to education and conservation through direct possibilities.
With @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen

Happy Mother's Day to the Mother of Sharks, @crist

Happy Mother's Day to the Mother of Sharks, @cristinazenato

Did you know that with the purchase of the CZ line from @neptunic_com you can support our efforts in #exploration #education and #conservation?

Find yours here on our link in bio

New Podcast from our founder @cristinazenato for @

New Podcast from our founder @cristinazenato for @healthyseas now available.
Link in bio

If we don’t protect what’s above, we can’t p

If we don’t protect what’s above, we can’t protect what’s below.
Demonstrating the relationship between the island grounds, the limestone, the caves with fresh drinking water in them and the traveling pollution is one of the biggest goal we have been working on for years through exploration, mapping and sharing the understanding of how everything is so vitally interconnected.
Our team @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen explore, map and provide vital information to local entities in the effort to explain and expand the knowledge of how protecting one, protects all the other, including us and our health.
Images of one of the many roads on the island of Grand Bahama where indiscriminate dumping happens on a regular basis.
The pollutants from this and other dumplings will make it through the limestone affecting the fresh water lens, sipping into the salt water and eventually traveling to the mangroves and ocean areas, affecting corals, fish, sharks and the ecosystems surrounding these islands.

“In the land of the Heims” In 2020 our team, @

“In the land of the Heims”
In 2020 our team, @kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato discovered two new cave;
They came to known as the “Heims” as in Niflheim and Svartalfheim.
In this blog for @diveshearwater Kewin shares the story of discovery, exploration and the need to protect these areas.
Read it in link in bio

We often receive questions on how to help sharks a

We often receive questions on how to help sharks and the ocean.
While many want to be directly involved there is a lot that, as individuals we can do during our daily lives and activities, no matter where we live.

There is a huge gap between law and enforcement.

There is a huge gap between law and enforcement.
Read more here

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Living Dinosaurs

A Caribbean Reef shark (sharks have been on this planet for nearly 450 millions years) and a LoggerHead turtle (110 million years) share the same space during a dive.

It is unfortunate that both of these species who have been on this planet way longer than any human being are suffering threats from our presence and our wrong doing.

I am happy that both sea turtles and sharks are protected in The Bahamas, but between legislation and enforcement there is still a big gap that needs filling through education and understanding of why we as a whole need to protect them, their food, their environment and not because a law says so.

@isotta_underwater_housings @waterproofinternational @fourthelementdive

Debunking a myth creates a gap. Fill the gap with

Debunking a myth creates a gap.
Fill the gap with a factual alternative

Our team members @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen work very hard to fill that gap through their dedication .
They create a special outreach program by balancing education with strong key images in a mix of visual and verbal messages.

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Debunking a myth creates a gap.
Fill the gap with a factual alternative.

Where could we collect those alternatives?
There are different ways but direct experience and following people who share the reality of being with sharks instead of the constant hyped media information would be a good starting point (but be careful with short videos shared without context and explanation)

Seeing images of people sharing the sharks' world should create a question about what we thought would be our "knowledge" about the subject.

Once we question that knowledge, we become more open to asking the correct questions and appreciate the answers we receive.

It requires an open mind and the strength to realize that sometimes we let our fears talk and that perhaps, we may be incorrect about something we thought to be true.

Image by @kewinlorenzen during one of our outings to Tiger Beach to dive with Tiger Sharks, Caribbean Reef, Lemon and Bull Sharks and occasional Hammerhead.

@isotta_underwater_housings @waterproofinternational @scubapro

We are so thankful to @aa_artaction for their supp

We are so thankful to @aa_artaction for their support.

Did you know? You can buy art and support our work in #exploration #education and #conservation.

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The warm seasons are approaching and with them, the astrological sculptures of @mateomornar ! Taurus (true epicurean) until May 20, then Gemini (duality, open-mindedness…) until June 20 and finally Cancer (hardworking and conscientious). Magnificent bronzes to offer (to you), on our website www.artaction.mc

You surely know someone born between April and August so join us quickly and take part in a good cause with @peopleofthewater @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen … for your next original birthday present!

➡️https://art-action.mc/ ⬅️
➡️ https://pownonprofit.org/ ⬅️
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Les saisons chaudes approchent et avec elles, les sculptures astrologiques de @mateomornar ! Le Taureau (véritable épicurien) jusqu'au 20 mai, puis les Gémeaux (dualité, ouverture d’esprit…) jusqu'au 20 juin et enfin le Cancer (travailleur et consciencieux). De magnifiques bronzes à (vous) offrir, sur notre site www.artaction.mc

Vous connaissez sûrement une personne née entre avril et août, alors rejoignez-nous vite et participez à une bonne action Avec @peopleofthewater , @cristinazenato et @kewinlorenzen …
pour votre prochain cadeau d’anniversaire original!

➡️https://art-action.mc/ ⬅️
➡️ https://pownonprofit.org/ ⬅️

#ArtAction #mateomornar #POW #peopleofthewater #cristinazenato #monaco #bahamas #monacoartist #art #artist #committedartist #act #actnow #oceans #actfortheocean #savetheocean #oceanlover

Sometimes we forget how much work we still have to

Sometimes we forget how much work we still have to do to change people’s perception about sharks and the issues we are facing from direct finning to environmental changes and depletion of fish stocks in the oceans.

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Sharks have always played an important role in my life.
I have loved them since I was a kid, I wanted them for friends and companions.
I never thought a childhood dream would come true and that I would a life together with them.
I have worked hard for their protection, something we have accomplished in The Bahamas, and I am still working hard for their protection in other places.
I know about their plights and what is causing their demise but yesterday as I sat on the ocean floor with Crook and I was gently following the layout of her fins something excruciatingly painful washed over me like a crashing wave.
In my hands were these small fins I was so lovingly touching and I felt the brutality of what sharks go through when captured and finned.
You might think, well you should have known that; yes I did, I do, but in that moment I felt the pain and the reality together with the futility of such a barbaric act.
And my heart felt a deep pain for the demise of so many sharks out there still in need of help and a little relief for knowing that some are protected and will escape such destiny.
I have joined the @stopfinningeu campaign to help further the understanding of policies regarding sharks, fins and trade in Europe and I am honored to be able to be part of these voice.
Beautiful capture by @kewinlorenzen
@isotta_underwater_housings @neptunic_com @scubapro

Want to learn more about caves and their vital rol

Want to learn more about caves and their vital role in our battle for healthier eco-systems and conservation projects?
Follow our team members @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen and visit our website, link in bio.

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Svartalfheim, in the Norse Mythology it’s the land of the dwarfs, a secret place below ground where the dwarfs live and craft their magnificent creations.
We gave this cave,we discovered and explored in 2020, this name as it presents a small entrance, sidemount only passageways where only dwarfs could live and after a few restrictions it opens up in amazingly decorated rooms, the creations of the dwarfs.
Dark and moody with insane clay banks, we love sharing this place with some of our selected cave diving guests.

During our dive yesterday I took these images of @cristinazenato guiding our guest Rick in some of the rooms.

@isotta_underwater_housings @kissrebreathers @waterproofinternational @fourthelementdive

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In this month's Shearwater blog, @cristinazenato talks about her equal passion for cave exploration and shark conservation. She spends her time teaching below and above the water. Cristina is the founder of the nonprofit @peopleofthewater. Blog link in bio.

📸 @kewinlorenzen

#diveshearwater #peopleofthewater #caveexploration #sharkconservation

To understand sharks, to allow people to see them

To understand sharks, to allow people to see them as the individuals they are, @kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato routinely post the stories behind each of these images and educate us on the true meaning of the word “shark.”

Image by @kewinlorenzen

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“The center of attention”

Jitterbug is one of the most recognizable Tiger Sharks at Tiger Beach and as soon as she comes in she becomes the center of the attention of everyone diving.

I tried to capture her being that attention grabbing shark by sharpening her presence and blurring all of her surroundings as they blur for us when she comes into the scene.

@isotta_underwater_housings @fourthelementdive @waterproofinternational

If an image is worth a thousand words, this partia

If an image is worth a thousand words, this partial view of Cristina’s hook collection she has removed from her shiver of sharks through the years speaks to us more than that.
It shows the power of one; the capability of an individual to make a difference with each action
It creates awareness about the plight of sharks and their vulnerability due to our presence and actions.
The act of removing a hook becomes then the first stone cast in the water to create a ripple effect and reach farther than the action in itself could ever do.
With Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen

Using photography for education #Repost @kewinlo

Using photography for education

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“The misfit”

This Caribbean Reef shark didn’t recognize she wasn’t swimming in her own school and tried to blend in the circles of jacks 😂

Jokes aside, these images are the reality of sharks sharing their world with everyone else, including us and they don’t swim around trying to bite and eat everything that moves.

@isotta_underwater_housings @fourthelementdive @waterproofinternational

#sharks #underwaterphotography #photography #diving #bahamas #nature #conservation #underwaterlife #ocean

Such a great capture and so true concept by @kewin

Such a great capture and so true concept by @kewinlorenzen
We need to learn and appreciate more these incredible creatures.

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“Eye contact”

Peggy makes eye contact as she swims by to acknowledge my presence and establish hers.
It is always interesting to notice how much fear there is in people when speaking about sharks, yet these animals are so aware of our presence and let us into their world and allows us much to come much closer than any other animal on land.

@isotta_underwater_housings @fourthelementdive @waterproofinternational

@cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen combine their p

@cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen combine their professional work with sharks with removing hooks to alleviate the discomfort these sharks go through and use their actions to educate the public about sharks, their importance and as Cristina says their vulnerability.
Did you know? Cristina and Kewin hold over 300 hooks collection removed from the sharks they work with.
#exploration #education #conservation

This weekend @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen at

This weekend @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen attended the Go Diving Show in Birmingham, UK and shared their passion for sharks and caves and their conservation work.
Education is the key and we were so happy to see so many people sharing their stories with Cristina and Kewin and how they were influenced in their choices by our team’s work.

Education is the key If you can don’t miss this

Education is the key

If you can don’t miss this up ok g weekend.

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MARK THE DATE!
This coming Saturday and Sunday, @kewinlorenzen and I will attend the @godivingshow in Birmingham.
I will conduct the following presentations on the main stage:
Saturday march 4th at 2:30 pm
Misconceptions about shark diving - Organized shark dives, friends or foes?
Shark diving operators are often criticized for their practices and business choices; however, shark diving tourism is one of the growing markets and expanding interest among divers. It has helped tremendously in the constant battle towards shark conservation across the world. Cristina will address some of the most common complaints and myths coming across her 29 years’ experience as shark operator and active conservationist

Sunday March 5th at 12:30 pm Exploration on our doorsteps
An active cave explorer, Cristina has completed explorations and connections others told her were not possible. During this presentation she will introduce us to some of her discoveries, present projects, some of her exploration techniques and technology, and how she uses a combination of them to bring these unknown areas to the surface for knowledge and understanding to protect them.

During the rest of the time catch us walking the floor.
See you very soon!

Art to raise awareness. We are so happy to partner

Art to raise awareness.
We are so happy to partner with @belindabussottibeli and the @aa_artaction in support of our nonprofit.

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Once again, @belindabussottibeli delights us with her emblematic creations! Few years ago, the prolific artist turned to the creation of jewelry, via the Italian Florentine foundry, directly linked to her origins.

A way for her to highlight and immortalize, in bronze, the seahorse which was massacred at more than 20 million per year for recipes or other souvenir objects frozen in resin.

Stay tuned for the next “Belipokamp” and “shark” jewelry !

Join a good cause! :
➡️https://art-action.mc/ ⬅️
➡️ https://pownonprofit.org/ ⬅️
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Une fois de plus, @belindabussottibeli nous ravit avec ses créations emblématiques !

Il y a quelques années, l'artiste prolifique s'est tourné vers la création de bijoux, via la fonderie florentine italienne, directement liée à ses origines.

Une manière pour elle de mettre en lumière et d'immortaliser en bronze, l'hippocampe qui était massacré à plus de 20 millions par an pour des recettes ou autres objets souvenirs figés dans de la résine.

Suivez nos réseaux pour les prochains bijoux "Beli’pokamp" et « Shark »

Rejoignez une bonne cause ! :
➡️https://art-action.mc/ ⬅️
➡️ https://pownonprofit.org/ ⬅️

#ArtAction #beli #peopleofthewater #cristinazenato #monacoartist #monaco #art #committedartist #act #actnow #oceans #actfortheocean #savetheocean #oceanlover #oceanlife #instaart #artcollection #seahorse #jewellery #jewels #necklace #handmade #handmadejewellery #

Amazing second day for the CZ educational and divi

Amazing second day for the CZ educational and diving liveaboard trip with a group from Italy.
They have had the opportunity to dive with Caribbean Reef, Nurse and Great Hammerhead.
They met some of the regulars sharks from Cristina and also attended two educational presentations about sharks and how to answer some of the questions they receive as divers and passionate shark lovers.

Knowledge is best when shared. Our founder @cristi

Knowledge is best when shared.
Our founder @cristinazenato shares knowledge about sharks following questions she receives from the public.

Wonderful special creating by @belindabussottibeli

Wonderful special creating by @belindabussottibeli for @aa_artaction in support of our nonprofit.
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Love is in the air…. February 14 symbolizes love in the broadest sense!

For the occasion, this year, @belindabussottibeli is selling a piece with a unique design: a shark fin in the colors of Love. A bright passion red gradient on a gold background on one side and a multitude of hearts on the other!

A way for the artist to advocate a message of love for the oceans and the planet, to share with our half but also with all shark lovers. A message but also a great Valentine’s Day gift!

Join a good cause! :
➡️https://art-action.mc/ ⬅️
➡️ https://pownonprofit.org/ ⬅️
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L’Amour est dans l’air… Le 14 février symbolise l’amour au sens le plus large!

Pour l’occasion, cette année, @belindabussottibeli met en vente une pièce au design unique: un aileron de requin aux couleurs de l’Amour. Un rouge vif passion dégradé sur fond or d’un côté et une multitude de cœurs de l’autre!

Une façon pour l’artiste de prôner un message d’amour pour les océans et la planète, à partager avec sa moitié mais aussi avec tous les amoureux des requins. Un message mais aussi un super cadeau de Saint Valentin !

Rejoignez une bonne cause ! :
➡️https://art-action.mc/ ⬅️
➡️ https://pownonprofit.org/ ⬅️

#ArtAction #POW #Beli #peopleofthewater #cristinazenato #monacoartist #art #artist #committedartist #act #oceans #actfortheocean #savetheocean #oceanlover #oceanlife #sharklovers #savesharks #sharklove #helpsaveshark #sharkfin #hearts #valentinesday #love #lovesculpture #instaart #artcollection #artoftheday #sculptureoftheday #sculptureoninstagram

Full classroom and undivided attention at @windsor

Full classroom and undivided attention at @windsoralbany during a presentation by @cristinazenato about cave diving, caves and the importance of protecting them. Education about what is so important for our environment and health but so out of reach is very important. Thank you @emilyfcarr for organizing the event.

We are so grateful to @belindabussottibeli and the

We are so grateful to @belindabussottibeli and the artists who have joined her Art Action gallery, art at the service of a sustainable preservation of ecosystems.

@aa_artaction brings together awakened artists, collectors wishing to combine artistic crush and positive impact on the environment as well as exclusive capsules of works on a single dedicated and committed platform and 20% of their proceed supports our programs in Exploration and Education.

Visit the site for more artistic creations, link in bio

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