Amphibico Social

We all love the open blue ocean, which is plausible to say we are all fascinated with the diversity of life that inhibits these waters. Be it the exotic coral reefs that are diverse and valuable ecosystems for numerous marine species, to the misconceptions people have of the graceful predator of the seas, the shark, or the seemingly elusive quest from sea to land and back of the sea turtles. All play in the circle of life that sustains the equilibrium of the ocean body.

But there is one certainty of the conscious scuba diver, how long will it last? What does it take to bring awareness on the forefront of not only scuba divers, but non scuba divers and corporations who are exploiting the oceans importance for mere short term profit? Education is the answer in order to bring about the awareness of what is in fact happening right now, not tomorrow, not in fifty years, but right NOW.

Amphibico has always been a supporter of sustainable ocean development, and is a proud supporter of the “Save Our Leatherbacks Operation” (S.O.L.O) who have identified the critical situation with the leatherback turtles spiral to a rapid extinction.

The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest sea turtle and largest reptile on earth. Once a dominate species in the wild numbering in the 100’s of millions, their populations have dwindled to below 1000 putting them on the endangered species list to extinction. What must be realized in removing such a marine creature from the food chain are the huge detrimental effects on other species, including YOU!

Everything in life is connecting in some shape; way or form, therefore disrupting it will cause a ripple effect to the interconnectivity of it all. Sea turtles play an integral role in the top end of the food chain; they eat huge amounts of jellyfish and sustain the numbers for ocean balance. However, with the reduced population of the Leatherback sea turtle and other sea turtles included, the jellyfish population has increased, and this now has effects on the human populations who seek refuge at ocean beach sites where jellyfish have proliferated beyond acceptable safety levels for those wanting to access beaches.

Fortunately, there is hope with the S.O.L.O operation that has focused its attention in saving and increasing the number of leatherback sea turtles that will hopefully one day see it removed from the endangered species list.

How can you help?

We would highly appreciate a kind donation of $20.00US and as a thank you will receive a beautiful one of kind Turtle Shirt. This shirt is made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton and its unique design is printed with 100% vegetable dye. All proceeds go to (S.O.L.O)

For more information on S.O.L.O, please visit their website www.SaveOurLeatherbacks.com