POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL
Polar Bears International are dedicated to conserving polar bears and the sea ice they depend on to live.
Polar bears are in desperate need of help if they are to survive the coming decades. Polar Bears International are focusing on both short and long-term threats to polar bears, in an attempt to ensure they have a future for generations to come. They are a team conservationists, scientists and volunteers running a non-profit that focuses on "seeking solutions through education, advocacy and action".
Ella is not affiliated in any manner with Polar Bears International or any of its programs, websites or projects. She is an admirer of the work that Polar Bears International is accomplishing, and got in touch to explain what she is trying to achieve through this
"Without action, we will simply become polar bear historians."
Dr. Steven Amstrup, Chief Scientist, Polar Bears International.
To find out more about polar bear conservation, clicking the button below will open Polar Bear International's website.
Ocean Conservancy
“Protect the Arctic” Program
Ocean Conservancy are a non-profit that work on different programs around the globe in an effort to protect our beautiful oceans.
"At Ocean Conservancy, we work in the U.S. and across the Arctic to help citizens and decision-makers alike understand what’s at stake in this region. We advocate science-based solutions to ensure that Arctic waters remain healthy and clean."
Ocean Conservancy not only are working to raise awareness about the loss of the Arctic sea ice and the impact this will have on the Arctic ecosystem, but they are also striving to implement increasingly important shipping regulations in Arctic waters, to preempt the risk of oil spills in remote parts of the Arctic, and to stop risky offshore oil drilling. They work with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as well as the Arctic nations and permanent participants at the Arctic Council.
Ella is not affiliated with Ocean Conservancy, their website, projects or programs. She agrees firmly with their ideals and morals about regulating shipping traffic throughout the Arctic. She reached out to the non-profit about raising awareness for their work, as well as fundraising for them during her sail, and was thrilled when they agreed to be a part of her upcoming journey.
"My hope is that we find a way to communicate how special and how fragile this environment is to those who have not yet had the opportunity to experience the Arctic in-person.” Sarah Bobbe, Arctic Program Manager.
Find out more on the Ocean Conservancy website below.