Shark Guardian 1st Quarter Update
Did you miss the 4th Quarter 2014 Update? No problem just click HERE to catch up.
Note from Director: Brendon Sing
The first quarter of 2015 has been an absolutely amazing. Firstly I would like to apologise for the delay in publishing this 1st Quarter Update. It was for good reason. My wife, Liz and I become proud new parents of our daughter Olivia who joined us in late March. Olivia is fast becoming our next leader of Shark Guardians! So as you can imagine its been a busy first quarter for Shark Guardian and here follows some of our highlight between January 2015 – March 2015.
Dubai School Tour 2015
Dubai School tour 2015 has been a huge success! 12 schools and almost 3000 students and teachers saw Shark Guardian Directors Brendon Sing and Liz ward-Sing in action over a week long tour. Once again this tour was sponsored by UK Charity Global Ocean, aiming to spread shark education and awareness throughout the UAE. A fabulous way to celebrate our amazing sharks! Read the full blog here..
Shark Guardian at Phuket International Academy
Shark Guardian spent a fantastic day at the Phuket International Academy (PIA) on Thursday 5th February 2015. Definitely a postive vibe for sharks after the visit and Shark Guardian look forward to future collaborations at this school. Read the full blog of events here…
Shark Guardian Aquamaster event in Phuket
Shark Guardian were delighted to be back presenting in Phuket. Lots of new faces in the crowd enjoyed learning more about Shark Guardian goals and objectives as well as getting an update on the Thailand eshark and Whale Shark research projects. For more information about the event and the projects please read the blog here…
Shark Guardian Bangkok School Tour
Towards the end of January and the beginning of February 2015, Shark Guardian visited several schools in Bangkok to give presentations to over 1,500 students. Shark Guardian certainly achieved their goal of inspiring the next generation about sharks, conservation and how to get involved. Read the full blog here…
Shark Guardian events in the Philippines
In March 2015 Shark Guardian held 2 separate shark conservation presentations in Moalboal and Malpascua, Philippines. Shark Guardian Leader Camille Lemmens represented Shark Guardian to give an educational and very interesting presentation to divers and non divers about the importance of sharks, why sharks need to be protected and how to get involved with Shark conservation. Follow the links about to read the full blogs.
Thailand eShark Project Update
At the end of March 2015 our data entries increased to 9,063 (2,524 entries in 3 months) and this time there was an increase in shark sighting around Thailand which rose to 17.8% with a total of 1,615 sharks recorded. There certainly has been an increase in whale shark sightings too. Read the full update here…
Whale Shark Project
Starting in November 2014 Shark Guardian launched the Whale Shark Project. Shark Guardian gave several presentations and workshops educating divers or snorkelers how to take ID photos that can be used for this worldwide data base of Whale Sharks. Historical photos and video that you may have can still be used for research today. Find out more about the Whale Shark Project here…
Makro Thailand Petition
Makro Thailand is one of the largest department stores in Thailand. Some of the branches (not all of them) still continue to sell shark fin. A Shark Guardian International Student Shark Ambassador has started a petition to try and change this. Support and sign the Makro Petition here…
RESTAURANTS IN CHANGI SINGAPORE AIRPORT STILL SELLING SHARK FIN!
The Crown Plaza is a hotel in Terminal 3 and has a restaurant (Imperial Crown) selling shark fin soup. Additionally Crystal Jade Restaurant in terminal 2 also sell shark fin. Want to do something about it? follow these steps:
- Go to www.feedback-changiairport.com
- Address to Ms Pok Pei Fen, Commercial Associate Changi Airport Group
- leave your comments here explaining your disgust and disappointment. Singapore Airlines recently ban the cargo of shark fin yet the airport still allows restaurants to sell it.
