OH-WAKE MAGAZINE

MARINE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUE NO. 3

SPRING 2022

OH-WAKE Contrib- CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS:

uting Editors dive in
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climate solutions Illustrator Ed Lim & Young Hero
found under the Illustrator Caleb Boyles
waves, using the Illustrator Sravya Attaluri
ocean as a guiding
force for change.
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OH EDITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Diego Arreola Fernández, Mexico (19)

Heather Brockbank, The Bahamas (18)

Chanté Davis, U.S. (18)

Dejea Lyons, Cayman Islands (19)

Oluwaseyi Moejoh, Nigeria (20)

Hannah Testa, U.S. (18)

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 LETTER FROM
AN OCEAN
EDITOR





Growing up in the Bahamas,
the ocean has always been
my second home, giving
light to my ever-changing


and growing curiosity. Being
in the ocean has always ROLLING WITH THE TIDES


transported me into another
world of my own. When
Looking to the ocean to find inspiration
drifting on waves I’d feel for our actions on land.
a connection to the entire
globe, without direction or Marine environments are the strongholds of my
responsibility—simply bliss. country's economy, providing jobs for fishermen,
It is an environment that food for people, and heritage in the form of sto-
continues to inspire my ries about great historical creatures fishermen tell
creativity and desire to to their children. We all depend on the ocean and
explore the world to this day. the coral reef for our survival, just like young fish
that grow up in mangrove flats to one day later
When thinking of my time in the ocean, I will never join larger fish in coral reefs. In fact, the ocean,
forget the beauty of the magenta sea fans spread out and all its inhabitants, make up over 70 percent of
across the ocean floor, the flicker of neon blue fish our planet, determining the fate and health of our
through the water, or the way that it feels to dive under world as a whole. Because of this, it’s crucial we
the waves. As the health of the ocean is threatened by restore marine ecosystems that have been lost due
climate change, a beautiful and healthy ocean is what to increasing storm events, climate change, industri-
we’re fighting for. It is our duty as ocean advocates to alization, and pollution.
protect it.
The OH-WAKE Network is like a large thriving coral
I remember that I was once on a whale watching intern- reef, filled with other Ocean Heroes and adult allies
ship when the question of sustainable practice came into who have helped me on my own environmental jour-
play. I sat on the beach as an unusual boat passed just off ney and who will be ready to help you if you choose
shore until I realised that this boat was one of a fleet of to become an Ocean Hero too. In this issue of the OH-
boats piled to the point of no return with fish and conch. WAKE magazine, we dive into conversations about our
My heart ached. I knew there was no way this could be sus- blue planet, picking up after our last issue to explore
tainable for the ocean or the health of the many ecosystems more nature-based solutions—with a focus on marine en-
that rely on it. Becoming an Ocean Hero and connecting vironments. My fellow Ocean Heroes editors and guest
with a network of young people who share this concern for contributors share their creativity and love for the ocean
the future of our shared earth has helped me find the confi- through their artivism, words, and ideas. Submerge your-
dence within myself to bring light to ocean health issues. self into ocean activism as we explore the underwater
world in this issue.
Commercial fishing and deep seabed mining not only threat-
en marine ecosystems, but they also create a ripple effect of
consequences for the health of the entire world. As more fish
are pulled from the ocean, more sustainable fish market econ-
omies struggles. So too do the families that depend upon them.
The entire ecology of the ocean is thrown off balance and this
also threatens ecosystems on land.
BY HEATHER BROCKBANK
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 CONTENTS
MARINE-BASED SOLUTIONS 31 How Mangrove Trees Capture & Store Carbon
A diagram

03 Rolling With the Tides

Letter from an Ocean Hero: Looking to the ocean to find 35 How Do You Cope WIth Eco-Grief?
inspiration for our actions on land Thoughts from the Ocean Hero editors
Heather Brockbank
36 The Loneliest Whale
05 Meet the Ocean Editors Color Me! The Loneliest Whale Pages
Get to know our Contributing Editors
39 Ocean Heroes Outside
09 Coral Reef Ecosystem Drawing details
Learn more about one of the most diverse ecosystems in
the world 40 Sea Signs
See what the stars have in store for you

11 How to Be an Everyday Ocean Hero

Thoughts from the Ocean Hero editors 43 Knowledge is Power
Recommended reads
12 What Does Earth Day Mean to You?
Thoughts from the Ocean Hero editors
WE’VE GOT GAME

15 Finding the One

Hannah Testa interviews Petrice Jones, actor and CEO of 45 Quiz Time!

The One Movement Marine-based solutions

19 Creating Coral Gardeners 47 Call For Submissions

Dejea Lyons interviews Titouan Bernicot, CEO of Coral We want to hear from you
Gardeners
49 Crossword
23 Meet The Superheroes of Lake Victoria
Michelle Nyamai Muchilwa and Jeremy Sakwa Muchilwa 50 Your Voice Counts
speak to Diego Arreola Fernández
Send a postcard to your local government and

Indigen-uity: Ocean Conservation become an Ocean Hero

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& Indigenous Rights
A poem by Chanté Davis 52 Word Search

29 Kickstarting an Environmental Community Project 53 Creating New Patterns

A step-by-step guide by Oluwaseyi Moejoh Design your own ocean-themed phone wallpaper

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 Chanté Davis, 17 

Chanté Davis (17) is a climate

storyteller from New Orleans,
Louisiana. As an Ocean Hero,
Chanté strives to make the movement
equitable and inclusive to the
historically oppressed through her
One Oysean campaign.

Diego Arreola Fernández, 19

Diego Arreola Fernández (19) is

Heather Brockbank, 17 
an Ocean Hero and environmental
activist from Mexico City. Diego is
Heather Brockbank (17) is a youth
the founder of Green Speaking, a
leader and activist from The Baha-
nonprofit organization that aims to
mas. Heather is the UNICEF HEY
educate every kid and young person
Campaign Ambassador for The Ba-
from around the world on both
hamas and 2021 BESS scholar with
intersectional environmentalism and
the Bahamas Reef Environmental
effective communication strategies.
Education Foundation (BREEF).

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Dejea Lyons,19

Dejea Lyons (18) was born and Oluwaseyi Moejoh, 20

raised in the beautiful Cayman  
Islands. Growing up on an island Oluwaseyi Moejoh (20) is the
fostered her deep love for the ocean Executive Director of U-recycle
and the water, as well as a deep Initiative Africa and also a law
concern for the ocean’s health. She student. She has been recognized
is the vice-president of Protect Our as a National Geographic Young
Future, a youth-led organization in Explorer, a High Seas Alliance Youth
the Cayman Islands.  Ambassador, and a 2021 Three Dot
Dash Global Teen Leader.

Hannah Testa, 18

Hannah Testa (18) is a sustainability

advocate, international speaker,
author, TEDx speaker, Politico, and
founder of Hannah4Change, a non-
profit dedicated to fighting issues
that impact the planet. 

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This is a space just for YOU. You can do anything you want with these pages,
but here are some ideas to help you get started:

• Write a letter to your favorite sea creature

• Share your thoughts and feelings
• Create a gratitude journal! What are you thankful for?  
• Tell us what inspires you
• Draw your favorite outside space

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 AN INTERVIEW WITH
CORAL
TITOUAN BERNICOT
GARDENERS BY D E J E A LYO N S
CREATING CORAL GARDENERS
Titouan Bernicot, CEO of Coral Gardeners,
reflects on the organization’s journey.
As many of us know, climate change is already a
detriment to many of our environmental biomes
today. This includes our marine biome that sup-
plies necessities in life, including the oxygen that
we breathe. In response to this, many organiza-
tions globally have created different campaigns,
projects and initiatives to bring awareness and
fight against the effects of climate change on our
oceans. One of the most notable organizations is
Coral Gardeners.
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Coral Gardeners is a globally recognized orga-
nization that works on coral restoration on the
island of Moorea. They grow and plant resilient
corals to restore dying reefs and bring life back
to the ocean while trying to bring awareness to
people from all corners of the planet. I spoke
with Titouan Bernicot, the Founder and CEO
of Coral Gardeners, to learn more about coral
restoration, their journey, and what’s in store for
the future of the organization.
GROWING UP BY THE OCEAN
Bernicot grew up on the small island Ahe, near
the island Tahiti. Having a house in the middle
of a lagoon with coral reefs not only exposed
Bernicot to the underwater world but coral reefs
from a very young age. Growing up, Bernicot
was involved in many water activities such as
surfinging, fishing and free diving. At the age of
16, Bernicot went on a surfing trip and experi-
enced bleached coral for the first time.
“My island friends and I were surprised because
normally the coral were purple, red, orange,
brown and at that time, all the colors were
bleached,” he said. Bernicot and his friends went
home and researched what was wrong with the
coral. That’s when they discovered that coral reefs
around the world were dying due to the effects of
climate change.
During this research, not only did Bernicot find
out how corals were dying but how vital our
oceans are for our livelihood. He explained that
corals are giving us everything we need in our
lives — from the reef wreck waves we surf on, the
food we eat, and the tourism that helps with the
economy. In fact, more than half of the oxygen
we breathe wherever we are on the planet
comes from the ocean with a healthy coral reef.
STARTING CORAL GARDENERS
From his research, Bernicot became passionate
about the topic and wanted to take action. He re-
alized that no one was addressing the crisis that
the corals were and still are facing, so he decid-
ed that he would be the one to act. From this,
Coral Gardeners was born. “I started planting
corals when I was sixteen years old after discov-
ering the reef was dying,” says Bernicot. “I met
a guy that was planting corals and I decided to
join him. From then, I was hooked.”
polyniesian islands. Bernicot himself was also
recognized individually as a Young National
Geographic Explorer in 2021. “Being recog-
nized as a National Geographic Explorer was
definitely one of the biggest milestones of 2021
since I have been watching National Geographic
content all of my life,” Bernicot says. National
Geographic have since funded two field expedi-
tions in the surrounding remote islands and wel-
comes Coral Gardeners as part of the National
Geographic family.
One of the most successful initiatives from the
organization so far has been the coral adoption
program. This program is where people can
adopt corals online and track the evolution of
their coral. Through this program, the organiza-
tion has raised about two million dollars in just
a couple of years. The money from this initiative
goes towards funding expedition trips and train-
ing opportunities for the organization.

In order to give the proper focus to his organiza-

tion, Bernicot dropped out of university to fulfill
his passion, saving the coral reefs. He gathered
a team that included his island friends, local
fishermen and school students. From there,
Bernicot and his small team created a small
scale coral farm with the colors of the
rainbow. Since then, the organization has
only grown (like the corals they’ve planted).

CORAL GARDENERS NOW

In the last five years, Coral gardeners

went from having a small team, no
social media followers and a small
farm to having twenty dedicated full
time team members and over half a
million followers on Instagram. They
have been recognised by National
Geographic and have planted over
ten thousand corals throughout south

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FUTURE ENDEAVORS
By 2025, the organization is striving to have
planted one million corals around the world. Ber-
nicot did admit that it is a heavy goal, however,
they have already planted 10,000 corals over
the last four to five years. The plan of action is to
open up international branches to replicate their
programs being implemented currently. Bernicot
believes that replicating the program that they
have at the moment can help other places, espe-
cially small islands that rely on their coral reefs.
While having this massive goal, the organiza-
tion wants to continue focusing on raising global
awareness and empowering local communities.
“At some point, we need to stop the stressor like
global warming being the main reason why coral
reefs are dying around the world,” Bernicot
says. “We need to make sure that people under-
stand this first and then they can take action and
also use the power of technology and innovation
to better understand the reef ecosystem and the
ocean so that we can better protect it.”
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RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
On the topic of potential climate change solu-
tions, Bernicot believes in the power of educa-
tion. “It’s about educating yourself, spreading
the word and innovation,” he says. Bernicot also
believes that using renewable energy and reduc-
ing our carbon footprints by cutting back on red
meat and reducing our plastic consumption are
all daily things that we can implement to help to
protect our ocean. With these small but meaning-
ful changes, Bernicot believes everyone will need
to play their part, and that climate change can’t
be an individual fight.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
If you’re interested in getting involved and help-
ing Coral Gardeners on their mission, there are
several different ways to do so. You can follow
their social media accounts and visit their website
to adopt a coral or just simply donate, ensuring
the organization will be able to develop further
projects for the sake of coral (and our planet).
--
COME PLANT CORAL WITH US AT
www.coralgardeners.org
FOLLOW ALONG
@coralgardeners
LEARN MORE ABOUT TITOUAN BERNICOT
@toutiess
LEARN MORE ABOUT DEJEA LYONS
@lyoness.ky
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 Michelle Nyamai Muchilwa and Jeremy Sakwa Muchilwa are helping one of the African great lakes become plastic-free.

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BY DIEGO ARREOLA FERNÁNDEZ
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 INDIGEN-UITY:
OCEAN CONSERVATION &
INDIGENOUS RIGHTS
BY CHANTÉ DAVIS

Our feet to the ground.

Our heads to the sky.
We are of this earth, from our birth ‘til we die:
Before they came, we were not only nature’s gardeners but nature itself
Not to fret, we are still here…Caring
Willing the air to be breathable;
The water drinkable;
The corals livable for the symbiotic fish that dance poetically,
Darting
Hiding
Feeding.
The great blue, the ocean, the sea:
Born from it and return to it we will, replenishing the world full of life.
It is Earth’s one defining factor.
It is the great protector of all living things, providing us with
oxygen (inhale)
How wonderfully glorious is she?
We Breathe! (exhale)
We give thanks to her through our care
For generations, we’ve kept the balance, providing her with
maintenance and love:

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 Keeping the mangroves strong and sturdy.
Maintaining the coral as integral, bright ecosystems;
And as indigenous barriers that we respect, unlike those who stole
our land.
Productive ecosystems they are, when our stewardship is practiced.
As Indigenous peoples, WE have been conserving,
Protecting,
Cultivating,
Enhancing solutions;
Climate solutions!
Solutions that ensure we have a future to pass down to our kin
Who are ready to fight as fiercely for the ocean as we did resisting
colonial violence.
They will soon learn to care for Big Blue and will come together to
make the effort our oppressors stall!
They will soon nurture the land just as we have for centuries,
Learning to respect nature and practice their right to care for this world.
However, their seat at the Western table of conservation is denied
Their knowledge and potential are great, yet those seated claim
to offer “greater solutions.”
We deny their lies and demand a new table be built
Where we can lead and welcome those who are passionate to join.
Where we can collectively practice our right to care
For the land, the sea, the air.
We have the potential and generations of knowledge!
With deep love and practical wisdom, we ARE Earth’s great protectors.
We are of this earth, from our birth ‘til we die.
With solutions we will lead with our heads up towards the sky.
With our feet to the ground.
Onward to a horizon of beautiful, healthy seas.

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KICKSTARTING AN
COMMUNITY PROJECT
A S T E P - B Y- S T E P G U I D E
By Oluwaseyi Moejoh
When I was sixteen-years-old, I carried
out one of my first community proj-
ects. It was a school talk where I
enlightened my schoolmates
during our morning as-
sembly about the need
to conserve water. I recall
the stage fright, adrenaline rush and exciting passion
I felt when reciting the witty poem I
had composed for that presentation. Ever since then,
my life has been a rollercoaster ride-collaborating
with teams to carry out over thirty environmental
projects engaging thousands of youths across Africa
over the last four years.
Through all of this work I have come to understand
this quote by Greta Thunberg to be true: “No one is
too small to make a difference”. When starting, you
might feel intimidated by the problem, comparing
how huge it is to the impact of your project. Here's
what to remember when that happens-little actions
can build up to big impact. The stories of various
successful young environmentalists, climate activ-
ists, and innovators all started at first with a little
action, which gradually built up over time to big
impact (remember the story of Greta Thunberg).
Little actions are powerful and every action
counts in the environmental movement.
So here's how you can create impactful
campaigns to address an environmental
issue in your school or community. No matter
how small you start, I believe young people
have so much potential to help protect the
planet when we all work together.
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ID E N TIF Y:
Y The first step in devel-
oping an effective commu
nity project is to identify the spe-
cific environmental problem you wish
to address. Marine Pollution, climate
change, coral bleaching-the environment
and ocean face a plethora of problems.
After identifying the specific environmen-
tal issue, you can utilize techniques such as
the “problem-tree” or “ice-berg” to discover
the root-causes of the main problem and have a
deeper understanding of it.
LE AR N:
N Next, take a step further to learn more
about the problem. You can start by researching
facts online, watching documentaries to under-
stand the science and concepts on the specific
problem. Additionally, you can also consult with
individuals affected by the issue to learn first-
hand how it impacts their lives. This can be ac-
complished through simple surveys, phone calls,
or in-person interviews
B R AIN STO R M: M After deeply reflecting on all
you've learnt so far, set aside some time to
brainstorm and write out possible solutions
to the root causes you have specified. For in-
stance, if you have identified “lack of aware-
ness” as a root cause of marine plastic
pollution, your next question would be: what
solution or project can I develop to raise
awareness about this issue? How can I tailor
it to the community or location in question?
While brainstorming you should also consider
your talent, skills, interests and potentials. For in-
stance, if you enjoy drawing or playing the guitar,
you can use artivism to raise awareness. If you
enjoy speaking and creating new things, you can
consider being an activist, educator, or innovator.

COLL ABORATIO N: N Helen
Keller once said “alone we can do so little
and together we can do so much”. The truth is
collaboration is so crucial to this movement. To
foster collaboration, you can consider reaching
out to your friends, family, and classmates to
support you in carrying out your project. You
can also use social media to announce calls
for volunteers to support the project's goal
through various roles.
CRE ATE A PL AN: AN Now is the time
to create a detailed strategy outlining
how you want to accomplish your
project. That's exciting! Begin
by establishing SMART goals
(S=Specific, M=Measurable,
A=Achievable, R=Realistic,
T=Timebound). Give your
campaign a name and then
describe its aim and vision.
Then, within a set time-
frame, define specific
short- and long-term objectives
for your project, outlining or detailing
WHAT needs to be done, WHEN it needs
to be done, HOW it will be done, WHO will be
engaged, and WHERE the
project will be done, while emphasizing
WHY the project should be done. Discovering
the “why” is important as it will help you stay
grounded as you evolve.
WHAT DO YOU N EED? EED ?: Create a list of all
the items needed for the project and then write
out a simple budget outlining how much mon-
ey you will need to raise in order to purchase
items or hire services. For instance, if you would
like to organize a beach cleanup project in
your community, you will need things like
gloves, bin bags, masks and more.
F U N D R AIS IN G:
G To purchase the items listed
you will need to raise funds. There are
several ways to do this. You can start
by crowdfunding (soliciting donations
from your family and friends) or applying for
grants (certain organizations provide grants to
youths who are passionate about effect-ing
positive change). You may also
wish to explore generating funds via spon-
sorship, sending out proposals and pitch-
ing your ideas to environ mentally-friend- ly
companies or organizations who align with the
values of your project.
E XECU TE : After raising the funds needed,
it is time to carry out the project following the
plans you've made. Show up profoundly as you
do this (remembering your WHY) and do
not forget to have fun as you cre-
ate change. Also it is great to document
your experience through photos and vid-
eos.
R E- F LECT AN D R E PO RT: RT Now that you've
done a swell job in effecting change, it is important
to reflect on the outcome of your project and write
a simple report of how it all went. You can then
share this report to other organizations that may
be interested in supporting you further in creating
more impact.
TE LL YO U R STO RY:RY It is time to share about the
outcome of your work. Tell your story, start a blog
or share on social media, make a vlog of the experi-
ence and more. By telling your story you can ac-
cess more opportunities, build more credibility and
inspire more people to take action too. In the end,
this can help you attract more support in creating
more change as you advance further.
F O L LOW S E Y I ' S I N I T I AT I V E AT
@URECYCLE_INITIATIVE
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trees capture
& store
CO2

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carbon CO2
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CO2

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CO2

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 In the face of the climate crisis, preserving mangrove trees may be one of
our best defense mechanisms. Mangroves, like other coastal wetlands, are
powerful carbon sinks (meaning they suck up carbon dioxide from the air
to store in their roots and branches). Studies indicate that mangroves can
sequester (capture and store) four times more carbon than rainforests can.

According to the High-Level Panel for a

Sustainable Ocean Economy, as much as a
fifth of the emissions cuts we need to limit
the global temperature rise to 1.5C will need
to come from the ocean.

Seagrass, mangrove, and salt marsh

ecosystems account for more than
50% of all carbon storage in
ocean sediments, making
protecting mangrove trees
crucial to climate health.

Pneumatophors

Main Trunk

Pink Shrimp

Cable Roots
Support Roots

Mangrove Crab
Nutritive Roots

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The 52 Hertz Whale is the “Loneliest Whale In The World.”
Scientists have been tracking him on and off for more
than 30 years, believing he has spent his entire life in
solitude because he calls out at a frequency different
from any other whale. The whale has grabbed
the attention of people from around the world, as we
can all relate to feeling misunderstood, lonely,
or isolated.

It was the story of the 52 Hertz Whale that inspired

Adrian Grenier and Lucy Sumner to launch Lonely Whale
in 2015 — the organization behind OhWake — and it is
still our mission to reconcile the loneliness and
disconnect in society that allows humans to exploit
and damage our ocean.
Color Me! THE Loneliest Whale
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WITH A FRIEND
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OR FAMILY
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CLOSEST BEACH,
CLOSEST BEACH, LAKE,
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PARK AND
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DRAW AS
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LOOK UP AT
AT THE
THE SKY
SKY AND
AND UP-CLOSE
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AT PLANTS
PLANTS

OR SHELLS.
OR SHELLS.

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SEA
SIGNS
W R I T T E N B Y L O N E LY W H A L E

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 ARIES
You are a natural-born
leader, Aries. As you approach
a powerful new stage in your
life, be sure to use that power
for good. Your impact on the
world and ocean is apparent,
so be sure to be kind, thoughtful,
and reach for a reusable water
bottle.
CANCER
Your protective nature is
calling for you to think about
how you shield things in your
life that you care about. Your
home, your family, and the
ocean. Be sure to continue to
shell all these important
aspects of your life.
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TAURUS
Don’t worry Taurus. Being
stubborn can be a good thing.
Your dependable nature will
be needed in the coming
future. Be sure to put your
foot down when it comes to
something you believe in—like
climate change and ocean
conservation.
LEO
Leo, who says you can’t be
king of the ocean as well?
While cats don’t like ​​water,
you can still channel your bold
and energetic spirit to take a
stand. Be sure to harness your
outgoing passion today to
motivate others to ditch
single-use plastic, for a
brighter tomorrow.
GEMINI
Do you know what’s better
than saving the ocean? Saving
the ocean twice. That’s the
power you hold, Gemini. As the
most adaptable sign, the world
will call for your influence as
it turns a new leaf. Just make
sure to lead in the right
direction (if you can decide).
VIRGO
Virgo, you’ve used your gentle
and attentive nature to do the
right thing countless times. As
you begin to feel tempted to
solve all the possible avenues
for a problem, be sure to slow
yourself down and address
what’s most important to you
first. Don’t overthink it, Virgo.
 LIBRA
As your desire for justice
peaks unusually high this
season, look for ways in which
you can choose for positive
outcomes. Weigh your options,
Libra. The ocean relies on your
better judgment and this may
be the only time you don’t
want it to be balanced.
CAPRICORN
Ambitious, persistent, and
realistic, Capricorns might
just be the hero we need to
save this planet. As you
approach your most potent
state, you’re beginning to
understand how your energy
is meant to be focused: on
the planet, the ocean, and the
future generations.
SCORPIO
Scorpio, your action-first
attitude is much needed but
you’ll also want to take a
deeper look within your
habits. What things in your
life can you cut out? Just
make sure that you’re
using your resourcefulness
for good.
AQUARIUS
As the water bearer, we don’t
need to remind you that the
ocean is important. However,
not everyone shares your
insights, Aquarius. Be sure
to let everyone know just
why we should actually care
about things like the ocean.
SAGITTARIUS
As your optimistic nature
comes through stronger these
days, make sure you still know
a bad idea when you see one.
Keep doing your thing,
Sagittarius.
PISCES
In touch with your element
and sign, Pisces, you may
feel sadness for the burden
the ocean faces. Rather than
dwell on it, now is the time to
take action. Turn those
feelings into something
positive and let the world
know why things have to
change.
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 Coral Farming: A Tool for Reef
Rehabilitation By Thomas Hee-
ger, F. Sotto

Everything you need to know

about coral farms, important
tools for reef rehabilitation and
The Youth Guide to the Ocean community ecotourism.
by Food and Agriculture Organiza-
tion of the
United Nations (FAO)

The Youth Guide to the Ocean seeks

to raise
awareness, educate and inspire
young people.
The series also includes other educa-
tional resources and initiatives such as
the UN challenge Badges.

KNOWLEDGE Protector of the Ocean

by Alyssa Nicole Chlebek

Protector of the Ocean is an illustrated

book that will inspire children (and adults)
to want to make a difference in protecting
our environment.

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 The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to
Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect
People + Planet
By Leah Thomas

The Intersectional Environmentalist exam-

ines the inextricable link between envi-
ronmentalism, racism, and privilege, and
promotes awareness of the fundamental
truth that we cannot save the planet without
uplifting the voices of its people—especially
those most often unheard.

IS POWER Rebel Girls Climate Warriors:

25 Tales of Women Who
Protect the Earth
By Rebel Girls

With fairy tale-like stories

about Greta Thunberg,
Autumn Peltier, and Rachel
Carson, Rebel Girls Climate
Warriors: 25 Tales of Envi-
ronmental Allies spotlights
the world-changing work of
women on the frontlines of
the fight for climate justice.

Eco-Learners Book
By Noa Mendes and Queer Brown Vegan
(Isaias Hernandez)

Eco-Learners is a unique illustrated book covering a

variety of environmental terms that showcases a
diversity of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Quiz time!
MArine-Based Solutions
Can you connect these marine-based climate solutions with their names?

1.

OCEAN-BASED
RENEWABLE ENERGY

BLUE CARBON
COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS

2. follow the example

3.

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KEY: 1. Sustainable Fishing Practices 2. Blue Carbon Coastal Ecosystems 3. Coral Restoration 4. Ocean-Based Renewable Energy
PRACTICES
SUSTAINABLE FISHING
3.
4. CORAL RESTORATION
Call for Submissions
Calling All Ocean Heroes

We want to hear from you!

See your work published in our next issue this summer.

Tell us what the ocean means to you in whatever format you choose.
Send a poem, drawing, photograph, idea, or short story to hello@ohwake.org.

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but here are some ideas to help you get started:

• Write a letter to your favorite tree 

• Share your thoughts and feelings
• Create a gratitude journal! What are you thankful for?  
• Tell us what inspires you
• Draw your favorite outside space

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