Another spectacular year is coming to an end at Save The Med and we are happy to see the increasing amount of individuals, schools and businesses that are stepping up and working together to face some of the biggest environmental challenges of modern times.
As Christmas is approaching, there’s a few things you can do make a big difference. A few small steps go a long way and are one of the best gifts we can give to our oceans and the wildlife that inhabits them. For example:
- Select your gifts mindfully and focus on fewer of the things and/or experiences that really matter, instead of buying many things that will soon end up in a forgotten drawer.
- Opt for durable, high quality products that will last long.
- Wrap your gifts in environmentally friendly gift wrapping.
- Shop your Christmas food in bulk shops using reusable bags and tupperware.
- Celebrate in a single use plastic free fashion by serving in, and decorating with, beautiful reusable products. You can even make your own ones together with family and friends!
We also have some unique suggestions for gifts that are not only fun to receive but also play a meaningful role in the regeneration of the Mediterranean Sea, for individuals, families and businesses alike.
- Gift a Save The Med Membership and Join #GenerationSaveTheMed
Save The Med’s work is made possible by the actions and donations from local communities; individuals, families, schools and companies who live in and care for the Balearics. By becoming a member and/or giving away a Save The Med Membership to your loved ones and/or to your employees, your gift will contribute to the funding of all Save The Med’s projects, each of which works to restore and regenerate the Mediterranean Sea, for the benefit of us all.
You can choose between a Sea Star Membership for the youngest Ocean Warriors (Children 0-12y), a Great Explorer Membership for adults (+12) and a Family Membership for the lot. You can also make a one off donation. Find more information about our memberships and sign up on our website: https://www.savethemed.org/en/join-us/become-member/
Email mari@savethemed.org with the name of the receiver to get a personalised gift certification.
If you are a business that would like to gift Save The Med memberships to your employees, please get in touch with mari@savethemed.org.
- Gift a Save The Med Expedition aboard the mighty Toftevaag!
Why not bring someone you love onboard the mighty research vessel Toftevaag to join our quest to regenerate Mediterranean biodiversity?
Starting spring 2020, we will sail the Balearic Sea together with a crew made up of scientists, sailors and volunteers to explore ocean ecosystems of the Balearic Sea and collect scientific data on marine animals, human activities, plastic pollution and much more.
Each trip will last 8-10 days and the scientific results gathered during the expeditions will be used to improve marine protected areas and protect vulnerable marine species.
Volunteers sign up for an unforgettable adventure on board during which they become part of the sail crew and expedition team, while the money from their donation covers their expenses and helps fund the scientific expeditions. Volunteers are invited to participate in all the work being done, from listening for sperm whales on the hydrophone, to taking photo ID of dolphins, sampling the surface waters for microplastic with the manta trawl, hoisting the sails and engaging in all the everyday tasks onboard an expedition vessel.
By the end of the week, they will have gained valuable knowledge and skills related to marine conservation and research methods, experienced the Balearic Sea in a way that very few people get the chance to, made new friends for life and lived a unique adventure that they will remember forever!
To learn more about Save The Med’s Expeditions, visit https://www.savethemed.org/en/stm-expeditions/
A heartfelt Thank you for the year that’s been
We’d like to thank all who have taken part in and supported our work to date. Your support is what enables our work. We look forward to continuing this journey with you in the New Year and work together to make it one that matters! For our oceans and our children.
A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the STM-Team!
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