Episode 3: Increasing Access to Marine Knowledge & Communities

<p><em>"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."</em> – <strong>Anthony J. D’Angelo</strong></p> <p>Continuing with the Action for the Oceans Series in this episode I have a really great chat with Silvia Cantu Bautista from Monterrey Mexico. Silvia is an Advanced PADI certified scuba diver and professional underwater photographer with a strong passion for marine conservation, youth education and storytelling for climate justice.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode, we dive into Silvia's Action for the Oceans campaign which is heavily focused on two main issues: community building and increasing ocean literacy across her country. In Mexico, 17 out of 32 states have a coast, which altogether comprises 57% of the country’s land territory. Despite this, there are many communities that still live far away from the coast or which haven’t had access to inclusive ocean literacy projects. For this reason, she wanted to help co-create virtual and physical spaces as well as networks that allows people who do not live near the oceans to learn more about marine environments and systems and support grassroots initiatives aimed at protecting marine environments and coastal communities.</p> <p>Feel free to check out <a href="https://www.pendulum.site/silvia">Silvia's campaign</a> and if you're interested in connecting with Silvia follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/silviacantub/">Instagram!</a>&nbsp;</p>