I'm not sponsored, but I bought the Sea Turtle Legend bracelet as a marine biologist trying to prevent this exact thing. Seeing beautiful animals, having to dive down with my scuba knife and cut a net off of a sea turtle upsets me. Or literally any sea critter that gets stuck in ones of these ignorantly left behind nets. When we find nets like this we cut them up and remove 100% of the net. I just got one of the Sea Turtle Legend bracelets, and I'm planning to put a bit of coral out of my aquarium and to put a tiny bit of my grandfathers ashes in the 'put whatever you want' part. He'd be proud.
Thank you so much for what you do! 🙌🏼 The amount of waste in the oceans is beyond reprehensible or disgusting... If only each of us could take a lesson from you and make it a point to "leave it better than we found it," imagine the power of everyone doing their part? Our planet needs us! Have you heard of an app called Litterati? It's like 'Pokemon Go' but aimed at picking up garbage and geotagging it to create data for action plans to combat waste. Cool stuff!
Haha 😂 Thank you!! We appreciate the support! Hopefully the channel gains some traction... We LOVE presenting wildlife conservation with a fresh approach to the same old network stuff. There's really so much reason for hope an inspiration. It's just about digging up those nuggets and letting them shine!
*I came here from Snapchat to see if buying the bracelet was worth it, I am into sea life and supporting the coral reefs to I am definitely getting the Coral Bracelet* 🤍
Sorry to hear that! I used a pair of tweezers to carefully grip the magnet and eventually wiggle it free. Since the super glue application there's been no worries on that front 👍🏼
¡No Jodri! ¡Nuestro canal trata sobre aventuras, vida salvaje y lugares salvajes! Con 8,7 millones de especies en la Tierra, queda mucho trabajo por delante.
Sorry for the long-winded reply, but I'm SO happy you asked this! Maybe I should make a video about this question?..... The wonderful thing about wildlife, Taylor, is that anyone can become involved! It doesn’t matter what level of experience or degree you have, being an active part of our planet is something absolutely anyone can do. Honestly just the fact that we're chatting (albeit virtually) about wildlife is a step in the right direction. If I were you, I would do three things: 1. Arguably the easiest thing you can start doing literally right now to help wildlife is commit yourself to becoming a prudent consumer. Invest your time and energy into products that make our planet a priority, and ideally champion local producers and wildlife. Locally produced and in season is your best starting point. Aligning with companies who understand the impact of our actions on ecosystems and wildlife is a huge leap forward. For example, if you enjoy eating seafood, download the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch App (www.seafoodwatch.org/seafood-recommendations/our-app) to help yourself make better choices at the grocery store. 2. With 8.7 million (and counting!) species of wildlife on our planet, figure out which get you fired up and shoehorn them into your life whenever possible! Me? I LOVE elephants! So I bring them up whenever I can and try hard to make sure their stories and those of the people who safe-guard wild elephants are put on screen. Don’t stay quiet about the things you love. There's an NGO supporting any species you can think of... Just throw a dart! For example, if sea turtles are your jam, check out Seacology (www.seacology.org/). Supporting frontline NGO conservation is arguably one of the easiest ways to get involved. Groups like these often have volunteer opportunities that you can apply for. If you love macaws, drop a line to the Macaw Recovery Project (macawrecoverynetwork.org/support-our-cause/macaw-volunteer-opportunities/) and pack your bags for Costa Rica! But please check this out before you make any plans (www.goabroad.com/downloads/questions-to-ask-before-volunteering-with-animals.pdf). 3. The thing that is poised to offer the most direct help, but unfortunately is taking a hard hit right now, is sustainable eco-tourism. Though there are many twists and turns to this particular facet, traveling to see wildlife in its natural habitat really can do a lot of good. Think about it, if there’s an industry surrounding responsible wildlife tourism local people who may otherwise turn to illegal activities like poaching just to feed their families, suddenly have a new source of income. Groups like the Bonobo Conservation Initiative (www.bonobo.org/) are great examples. Check out Rachel Nuwer’s ‘Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking’ to get a better grasp on these ideas. There’s a scene in the beginning where she interviews a poacher in the Vietnamese swamps. Powerful words from someone who clearly is conflicted about their line of work. What I can say is that seeing wildlife in the wild changes you down to your core. Whatever your favorite species are please make it a priority to go see them in the wild, maybe once the COVID pandemic is in our collective rear-view mirror. When that day comes, don’t know about you, but I’ve already got my bag packed for East Africa! Someday I hope you too have the chance to travel and experience nature in all it’s wonderful glory. If you have any questions at all never hesitate to reach out!
I ordered bracelets for my grandkids for Christmas. They really love them.
So glad to hear your grandkids loved these! They're a great way to keep a piece of wildlife conservation close to you, always.
I'm not sponsored, but I bought the Sea Turtle Legend bracelet as a marine biologist trying to prevent this exact thing. Seeing beautiful animals, having to dive down with my scuba knife and cut a net off of a sea turtle upsets me. Or literally any sea critter that gets stuck in ones of these ignorantly left behind nets. When we find nets like this we cut them up and remove 100% of the net. I just got one of the Sea Turtle Legend bracelets, and I'm planning to put a bit of coral out of my aquarium and to put a tiny bit of my grandfathers ashes in the 'put whatever you want' part. He'd be proud.
Thank you so much for what you do! 🙌🏼 The amount of waste in the oceans is beyond reprehensible or disgusting... If only each of us could take a lesson from you and make it a point to "leave it better than we found it," imagine the power of everyone doing their part? Our planet needs us!
Have you heard of an app called Litterati? It's like 'Pokemon Go' but aimed at picking up garbage and geotagging it to create data for action plans to combat waste. Cool stuff!
How in the world do you only have 42 subscribers?! This is seriously good quality content
Haha 😂 Thank you!! We appreciate the support! Hopefully the channel gains some traction... We LOVE presenting wildlife conservation with a fresh approach to the same old network stuff. There's really so much reason for hope an inspiration. It's just about digging up those nuggets and letting them shine!
*I came here from Snapchat to see if buying the bracelet was worth it, I am into sea life and supporting the coral reefs to I am definitely getting the Coral Bracelet* 🤍
WingStorm same😂
What percent of the funds go to conservation efforts to anyone wondering i found out its 12%
I am going to buy the sea turtle and maybe the coral reef but if they made a manatee one I would buy it in a heart beet
My magnet got stuck too, how'd you get it out?
Sorry to hear that! I used a pair of tweezers to carefully grip the magnet and eventually wiggle it free. Since the super glue application there's been no worries on that front 👍🏼
Pense que era el canal del jordi wild
¡No Jodri! ¡Nuestro canal trata sobre aventuras, vida salvaje y lugares salvajes! Con 8,7 millones de especies en la Tierra, queda mucho trabajo por delante.
How can I get involved with wild life without a degree?
Sorry for the long-winded reply, but I'm SO happy you asked this! Maybe I should make a video about this question?..... The wonderful thing about wildlife, Taylor, is that anyone can become involved! It doesn’t matter what level of experience or degree you have, being an active part of our planet is something absolutely anyone can do. Honestly just the fact that we're chatting (albeit virtually) about wildlife is a step in the right direction. If I were you, I would do three things:
1. Arguably the easiest thing you can start doing literally right now to help wildlife is commit yourself to becoming a prudent consumer. Invest your time and energy into products that make our planet a priority, and ideally champion local producers and wildlife. Locally produced and in season is your best starting point. Aligning with companies who understand the impact of our actions on ecosystems and wildlife is a huge leap forward. For example, if you enjoy eating seafood, download the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch App (www.seafoodwatch.org/seafood-recommendations/our-app) to help yourself make better choices at the grocery store.
2. With 8.7 million (and counting!) species of wildlife on our planet, figure out which get you fired up and shoehorn them into your life whenever possible! Me? I LOVE elephants! So I bring them up whenever I can and try hard to make sure their stories and those of the people who safe-guard wild elephants are put on screen. Don’t stay quiet about the things you love.
There's an NGO supporting any species you can think of... Just throw a dart! For example, if sea turtles are your jam, check out Seacology (www.seacology.org/). Supporting frontline NGO conservation is arguably one of the easiest ways to get involved. Groups like these often have volunteer opportunities that you can apply for. If you love macaws, drop a line to the Macaw Recovery Project (macawrecoverynetwork.org/support-our-cause/macaw-volunteer-opportunities/) and pack your bags for Costa Rica! But please check this out before you make any plans (www.goabroad.com/downloads/questions-to-ask-before-volunteering-with-animals.pdf).
3. The thing that is poised to offer the most direct help, but unfortunately is taking a hard hit right now, is sustainable eco-tourism. Though there are many twists and turns to this particular facet, traveling to see wildlife in its natural habitat really can do a lot of good. Think about it, if there’s an industry surrounding responsible wildlife tourism local people who may otherwise turn to illegal activities like poaching just to feed their families, suddenly have a new source of income. Groups like the Bonobo Conservation Initiative (www.bonobo.org/) are great examples.
Check out Rachel Nuwer’s ‘Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking’ to get a better grasp on these ideas. There’s a scene in the beginning where she interviews a poacher in the Vietnamese swamps. Powerful words from someone who clearly is conflicted about their line of work.
What I can say is that seeing wildlife in the wild changes you down to your core. Whatever your favorite species are please make it a priority to go see them in the wild, maybe once the COVID pandemic is in our collective rear-view mirror. When that day comes, don’t know about you, but I’ve already got my bag packed for East Africa! Someday I hope you too have the chance to travel and experience nature in all it’s wonderful glory.
If you have any questions at all never hesitate to reach out!