PHOTO : AARON TEALE
PHOTO : AARON TEALE
Andy with his son Hunter latest project – Generation Sea Change .
As a marine biologist and conservationist , Monty will be circumnavigating the UK to investigate local and national marine issues , how these are affecting our ecosystems , wildlife and people ; and what is being done to help . As well as highlighting some of the most important problems effecting coastal communities and environments , the project will look at the practical impacts of the way our marine environment is changing .
As he sails around Britain , he ’ ll be visiting people , groups and communities who are already having a positive effect , highlighting their work , successes and future plans as well as delivering packages to schools to encourage and facilitate the next generation in setting up their own ocean conservation schemes .
Monty will be joined by his family , and occasionally ours , as this project , at its heart , is about people . It ’ s about this generation , our generation , of communities working together . It ’ s about the next generation , our kids ’ generation , what they can do and what we can leave them . You may be wondering why I am using my snorkel column to draw attention to my friend ’ s new project . It is something , I think , readers of SCUBA would be interested in following and potentially even getting involved with , and of course snorkelling will also feature significantly . We may don scuba at some point , but since this is a very coastal project , involving children of all ages , the general public and those new to the sea , snorkelling will be an important vehicle to investigate the nation ’ s underwater realm .
As I ’ ve said before , snorkelling is the simplest form of diving and the best ‘ gateway drug ’ to the submerged world .
The project will set off along the South Coast this summer with the remainder of the UK being covered in 2024 and I hope to join him , snorkel in hand , family in tow for as much of the submerged summer shenanigans as possible .
Watch this space for updates and Monty ’ s social media channels to follow the adventure . �
Broadcasting from a bay
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