Courtesy Project AWAREEvents like the Bali Funathon aim to inspire the entire community of Sanur to get involved in marine conservation.
Crystal Divers, Joe’s Gone Diving and Blue Season Bali joined forces over several months with the united goal of raising funds and awareness for shark conservation. Giving Project AWARE’s Finathon concept a unique twist, the trio of dive centers hosted the 2014 Funathon and truly put a lot of fun into fundraising.
Events included a three-month water volleyball tournament, a flea market and a Funathon family BBQ with games, raffles and an auction.
Thanks to everyone’s hard work and dedication they smashed their fundraising goal, raising an incredible $14,000. Events like the Bali Funathon aim to inspire the entire community of Sanur to get involved in marine conservation.
“We're delighted to unite the Sanur Bali dive community for the first Project AWARE volleyball event. After the successful Crystal Bali Divers Funathon in 2013 we were looking forward to doing it all again and raising funds to support sharks and rays,” said Minni Vangsgaard of Crystal Divers. Collaborating with likeminded dive professionals is a great way to build the movement to protect our ocean planet.”
A flea market is a great way to find treasures without facilitating overconsumption with new items. The Bali flea market did this by featuring old clothes, books, DVDs and jewelry. With our planet’s resources under pressure, it's important to think about where our clothes come from, what they are made of, who makes them and the consequences of production.
Divers often see sharks and rays in Bali’s waters, but divers worldwide are working together to ensure protection for these species across the globe. Although several countries have protections for sharks and rays in place, many species travel great distances, often crossing national boundaries. Nature determines their migratory routes, not the borders we’ve drawn. International cooperation is vital to ensure the survival of these exceptionally vulnerable migratory species. Together with Project AWARE, divers have a powerful, collective voice to secure protection for endangered sharks and rays. Everyone can support Project AWARE’s next campaign online by adding his or her voice.
Project AWARE relies on support from divers to fund critical conservation. All funds raised will help:
- Fight to stop finning
- Insist on full protections for critically endangered sharks
- Negotiate stronger policies to ensure a brighter future for all sharks and rays
A big thanks to all the dive centers and supporters in Bali and special recognition to Bali Funathon’s three top sponsors - Moana Cruises, Seagods Wetsuits and Divemasters Bali.
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