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Education gives us a knowledge of the world around

Education gives us a knowledge of the world around us. Knowledge brings us familiarity, awareness and understanding of something. It develops in us a perspective of looking at life. Our educational system stems from the belief that “We don’t know what we don’t know”. It helps us build opinions and have points of view on things, and provides us with the power and the capability to decide our actions. Knowledge changes us into something better.
Find out more about our educational programs link in bio. With @kewinlorenzen @cristinazenato

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Inv

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
Benjamin Franklin
When we host students, we pride ourselves to provide a hands on experiences in the world of shark and cave diving with the scope of education for conservation. Two weeks of full immersion, literally, to discover the work that goes on behind exploration and conservation.
Image by @kewinlorenzen of @cristinazenato while guiding a Dena during her internship.

We base our work on three principles: Exploration

We base our work on three principles:
Exploration, Education and Conservation.
Learn more about the exploration side of our mission here:
https://pownonprofit.org/exploration-3-2/
Your donations help us expand our exploration projects to collect comprehensive information for the scope of conservation.
With @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen

Our local work focuses on highlighting a resident

Our local work focuses on highlighting a resident shiver of Caribbean Reef sharks and promote the understanding of their crucial importance to the environment, the relationship to our world, our dependence on their presence for our wellbeing. Our concept is to think globally and to act locally; we want to continue to be an example to follow in shark conservation, in education and conservation models.
Image of our founder working removing hooks from the local shiver; in the image the names of some of the resident individuals. Each shark has a story, a chart and log about their presence on the site. #exploration #education #conservation @cristinazenato @kewinlorenzen

Our focus is on education of the younger generatio

Our focus is on education of the younger generations to become stewards for a better future of ocean conservation. We host individuals interested in knowing the work behind the scenes of our organization, experiencing what our team works on, how to integrate work, sustainability and conservation. Our education programs comprise of direct experience, training, education. We continue with a substantial outreach program, with online presentations, zoom with schools and organizations worldwide. Your donations help us support more of these activities and reach a wider audience. @cristinazenato @kewinlorenzen

Thank you for the support #Repost @double_helix_

Thank you for the support

#Repost @double_helix_dice with @use.repost
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Hey friends! Guess what? It's @sharkweek! Over here at DHD, we love healthy oceans, so consequently we love sharks, and we hope you do too. We just made these sharky d4s that are part of a potion we're calling "Ocean Healing" and we'll be selling $5 tickets to a dice raffle that will be benefiting @peopleofthewater, a nonprofit founded by the incredible shark conservationist and ocean educator, @cristinazenato. $5/ticket = 1 entry, payment accepted via Venmo and PayPal. We will announce the winner at 5pm CST on Monday 8/1. #sharkweek #sharks #conservation #oceanhealing #dice #ttrpg #ttrpgdice #womeninstem #womenownedbusiness #potion #doublehelixdice #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #resindice

We are so excited about this new lycra, SPF, CZ ho

We are so excited about this new lycra, SPF, CZ hoodie created by @neptunic_com; a portion of the sales will support our programs. We are thankful to Neptunic for allowing us to continue our mission and sharing our vision of #education for the purpose of #conservation .
With @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen

Shark conservation is intricately connected with e

Shark conservation is intricately connected with environmental protection. To help sharks, we need to protect their food and where they reproduce. The efforts towards preservation need to have a global view on the outcome based on the complete ecosystem. Our work connects the relationship between sharks, mangroves, caves, and land conservation. Learn more about our work, mission, and what you can do to help through @Cristina Zenato presentations.
A baby shark swims by Cristina's feet while preparing her cave diving gear to explore a blue hole on the back of Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama Island. Image by @cristinazenato

Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen have been suppo

Cristina Zenato and Kewin Lorenzen have been supporting the work of @mxddiegrxce @oceans.rose.film.
Maddie is telling the story of legendary Ben Rose, an icon in The Bahamas and Cristina's mentor; she had the opportunity to experience diving with sharks, wearing the chainsuit while filming and diving in Ben's cavern, all activities carrying Ben's name.
We are so looking forward to seeing the final story.
Photo credits to @vadlamudi.sandeep, surface videographer and photographer.

Our duo @kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato join th

Our duo @kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato join the @thebigscuba podcast for an update on their last two years!
Available through link in bio!

Our team @kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato workin

Our team @kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato working on a film project by Maddie Kennedy, telling the story of the legendary Ben Rose, a mentor, educator and above all friend. We lost Ben and his wife Judy in a tragic accident in 2019 and we hope that this story will highlight the pivotal role he played in us and the generations to come for ocean and shark conservation. Thank you to your support we are able to provide assistance with this and many other projects. Visit @oceans.rose.film for more details. @shelbyreef @aa_artaction

Happiness is, one small hook at the time. @cristi

Happiness is, one small hook at the time.
@cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen have been happily reporting a drastic low numbers of hooks in the local shiver of sharks; yesterday was the first time a new hook appeared in over a month and Cristina swiftly removed it. Is that one hook making a world of a difference? We believe it is, for that one shark but also for the message it sends around the world about the importance of protecting sharks and understanding the anthropogenic impact we have on our oceans. #exploration #education #conservation
Thank you @neptunic_com for providing the tool for our work @shelbyreef @aa_artaction

Mating season We have been visiting the shoreline

Mating season

We have been visiting the shorelines where nurse sharks naturally mate at this time of year and we are hoping to spot and record mating in progress. We found this female waiting in the shallows but she was never approached by a male and after half hour she left. With @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen

Amazing little fins created by @belindabussottibel

Amazing little fins created by @belindabussottibeli available through @aa_artaction
Art with the intent of supporting work in education and conservation through donations to our little nonprofit.
With @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen

@kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato doing what they

@kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato doing what they do best by hosting two students in their household while providing free training and hands on experience in shark and technical diving. Your donations allows them to expand their reach. #exploration #education #conservation @shelbyreef @aa_artaction @delanecooper

Congratulations to @gesa_ml for completing her cav

Congratulations to @gesa_ml for completing her cavern training with our founder @cristinazenato Your donations support our capability to host students from all over the world and share our knowledge and training. #exploration #education #conservation @shelbyreef @delanecooper @aa_artaction

Hi, my name is Vulcan and if you do not know me, I

Hi, my name is Vulcan and if you do not know me, I am a Caribbean Reef shark. I usually live in the temperate waters on reef areas of, you have guessed right, the Caribbean but can reach as far as the coast of Brazil. Some scientists place us as distant relatives of the bignose shark (C. altimus) and the sandbar shark (C. plumbeus) [Jack Garrick-1982] while some as sister species to the gray reef shark (C. amblyrhynchos) [Leonard Compagno 1988]
Regardless we are different from the Gray Reef, the Blacktip or White tip sharks.
We reach a maximum length of about 3m (9.8ft) and a weight of about 70kg (150lbs).
We are a viviparous species, that means we develop our babies with a yolk sac and a placental connection, giving live birth after a year gestation.
We become pregnant every other year, making our reproductive rate really slow.
When the babies are born they measure no more than 70cm (2.4ft). We reach sexual maturity through size not age, for males it's about 1.5–1.7 m (4.9-5.5ft) and females at 2–3 m (6.5-9.8ft).
Although we are considered Apex Predators we have the important duty of cleaners of the reef, and will consume any sick, dead, dying animal on the reef, preventing the spread of diseases.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed us as Endangered, with populations declining in many areas.
Image of Vulcan by @kewinlorenzen with @isotta_underwater_housings @waterproofinternational @neptunic_com @scubapro
#understandsharks #protectsharks

To Celebrate World Oceans Day, for each upcycled S

To Celebrate World Oceans Day, for each upcycled SharkSuit anklet sold today, 100% of the net profits, with a minimum of $10 per anklet, will be donated to the our Non-Profit to continue our work in exploration and education.
These anklets are made in cooperation between @goghjewelrydesign and @neptunic_com shark suits.
#exploration #education #conservation @cristinazenato @kewinlorenzen

#Repost @saltywaveblue ・・・ Excited to annou

#Repost @saltywaveblue
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Excited to announce my @thebrilliantHQ story about @CristinaZenato. It was wonderful to meet Cristina and learn about her amazing life working with sharks, exploring the caves of The Bahamas, and her fantastic contribution to marine conservation. Read “The shark whisperer’s mission”.
Link in bio
#sharks #sharkdiving #marineconservation #cavediving #diving #conservation #oceanconservation #thebahamas
#waterconservation

These amazing bronze shark fins created by @belind

These amazing bronze shark fins created by @belindabussottibeli for @aa_artaction are available for purchase on their website. A portion of the sales will be donated to support our work in shark conservation through education.
With @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen

Repost from @cristinazenato And so it shows how

Repost from @cristinazenato

And so it shows how just shortly outside of our circles of shark loving people, the fear and the misunderstanding is still so wide spread. There is a huge need for education, for explanation. No matter the videos, the storie, the positive we share, many still refuse to move from fear. Fear is a primordial reaction, it keeps us alive, it’s an instinctual gut feeling and a hard one to let go of. Our incorrect perceptions, however, don’t make them real. That is the issue, we project a concept and are incapable of discerning that what we see is the reality and what we think a false belief. These comments come from lack of education, experience and desire to radicate what we feel keeps us alive. #educationisthekey

Education is the key. Our founder @cristinazenato

Education is the key. Our founder @cristinazenato has been invited to speak at @owuss_ award evening. Through the years Cristina has hosted scholars and shared with them her work with sharks, in caves, provided training and support during their stay. These are the future ambassadors and leaders of ocean conservation. @shelbyreef @delanecooper @neptunic_com

We so excited to host @gesa_ml Gigi for a few week

We so excited to host @gesa_ml Gigi for a few weeks to learn about sharks, caves, and the behind the scenes of balancing the act of diving professionals and ocean conservationists.
Gigi reached out with a very genuine and compelling message and we decided to host her for a few weeks as she builds her career in marine conservation. Gigi will experience the early morning, the busy days, the computer time. We do not offer sanctioned internships but sometimes individuals reach out to us with a unique view and energy and we are happy to host them to experience our work. Your support helps us saying yes to more of these requests. With @cristinazenato and @kewinlorenzen
@shelbyreef @delanecooper @aa_artaction

Education is the key. We provide direct experienc

Education is the key.
We provide direct experiences as well as remote online sessions; we work with people and host scholars and students, we support local Bahamians training.
Our tireless team @kewinlorenzen and @cristinazenato share the time between working in the diving industry and supporting projects of exploration and education to promote conservation. The further we can share the message the more we obtain.
Your donations helps expand our reach.
We are thankful to @shelbyreef , @delanecooper @aa_artaction and @neptunic_com for their help and continued support.

When we first heard the news we were worried that

When we first heard the news we were worried that it might be a case of ingested garbage and unfortunately it is true.
We have to do better, we can do better.
Education is the key, learning to reduce and reuse and understanding that recycle is not the solution to such a vast amount of production is fundemental. We provide education through zoom classrooms about enviornmental issues.
Read more about Problem in Paradise in our blog, link in bio
@cristinazenato @kewinlorenzen @shelbyreef

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