Through my association with Captain Richard and La Paz School, I have become involved with a group called "Blue Revolution." Below is the info on what the Blue Revolution is about and a video presentation that will be held this Thursday at the ampiltheater at the Hotel Diria in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. I have been apart of the group of students from both the La Paz and the Country Day Schools in our area along with officials, fisherman and heads of schools. This event is promoting responsible fishing for a sustainable future.
Dear Community,Did you know that Costa Rica is home to 6% of the world’s biodiversity, much of which resides in the ocean? Overall, Costa Rica demonstrates rather successful conservation methods, however most of the focus has been on the deforestation of trees and plants. There has been little focus on the conservation of our oceans and coastlines. We have spent a lot of our efforts “thinking green” and now it is time to start also “thinking BLUE!” What would Costa Rica be without its ocean culture? What would it be without the little, local fishing boats leaving at dawn and returning at dusk with the day’s fresh catch? How we would miss the fish gracefully swimming around and the majestic sharks skimming the bottoms of the oceans for food! The preservation of our wildlife is crucial for it provides numerous ecological solutions such as water purification, provision of food, not to mention how this biodiversity contributes to our economy. Costa Rica’s main source of revenue is ecotourism. Every one of us has the right to know what is going on around us and we have the right to know what is going on with our oceans and the dangers that they are suffering. Our oceans are being over-fished and many species are well on their way to becoming extinct; marlin and tuna are two such species. What can we do? We can begin to fish responsibly, respect the ocean and take only what we need.We need to protect this amazing natural resource!We are a group of students, teachers, fishermen and concerned community members who have started the “Blue Revolution.” We are all different but we have one goal: to protect the ocean and its marine life. Our first step is educating the community around us about responsible fishing. If you are like us and want to protect our oceans or if you would like to learn more about our project and the latest plans the Costa Rican Government has for the “Blue Agenda”, please join us on Thursday, November 29th from 5:30-6:30 at the Hotel Diria outdoor theatre in Tamarindo. Invite your friends and come join us to learn more about the Blue Revolution!
