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Pristine Seas Resources

Source: The National Geographic Society

Pristine Seas

Pristine Seas is an initiative led by our friends at the National Geographic Society which focuses on working with local communities, Indigenous Peoples, government and partners to protect our ocean, but also areas that have been degraded by human activities, so they can bounce back. Marine life thrives in the marine protected areas that Pristine Seas establishes and provides multiple benefits to people, from food and coastal protection to jobs and economic revenue.

Below are learning resources created by Can Geo Education, in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, for use in your classroom. The collection of StoryMaps, infographics and lesson plans (coming soon!) are meant to provide examples of real-life conservation efforts and the positive impacts that can result from inspired collective action.

StoryMap

Discovery and conservation

Learn about the importance of marine research and how it can be used to contribute towards conservation efforts.

Infographics

Overfishing

Overfishing happens when we take fish out of the ocean faster than they can reproduce. Removing too many fish can have a cascade effect across the whole ecosystem.

Data collection

Collecting data to better protect the world’s oceans

Marine protected areas

Marine protected areas, or MPAs, are a key strategy for sustaining and restoring ocean ecosystems.

Taking action

Protecting our ocean and restoring it to full health is a big task. There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution.

About the National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world. Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society’s logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape— which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

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