Beach clean-ups are essential for preserving our oceans and protecting marine life, but it’s important to remember that sustainability is a journey we can all embark on, no matter how imperfectly. We often think that to make a difference, we must achieve perfection, but the reality is that many people taking small, imperfect actions can collectively lead to significant change.
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Welcome to My Ocean Chronicles
Hey everyone! 🌊 Welcome to my blog! For those of you who are new here, I’m Gabriella, and I’m thrilled to share a bit about myself and my journey.
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The Vital Role of Sharks in Our Ecosystem
Sharks are often misunderstood and feared, but they play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of our marine ecosystems. As apex predators, they regulate the populations of other marine species, ensuring that the ecosystem remains balanced and healthy. By preying on the sick, weak, or old, sharks help keep fish populations robust and diverse, preventing any single species from dominating and disrupting the ecosystem.
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Shark Squalene: Protecting Marine Life with Sustainable Alternatives
Squalene, a natural oil found in shark liver, has been used in cosmetics and skincare products for its moisturizing properties. However, the demand for squalene has led to the overfishing of sharks, putting many species at risk. Millions of sharks are killed each year solely for their liver oil, contributing to the decline of shark populations and disrupting marine ecosystems.
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Celebrating Shark Week and Shark Awareness Month: Amazing Facts About Sharks
As we celebrate Shark Week this July, let's dive into the fascinating world of sharks! These incredible creatures are often misunderstood, but they play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of our marine ecosystems.
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Discovering the Wonders of Starfish: Fascinating Facts About These Ocean Gems
The ocean is full of remarkable creatures, but few are as captivating as the starfish. Despite their name, starfish are not actually fish. They belong to a group of animals known as echinoderms, making them close relatives of sea urchins and sand dollars.
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I Got Engaged!!! - A Magical Engagement in French Polynesia
On September 2nd, my life changed forever in the most magical way possible. After spending the night in a luxurious overwater bungalow at the Hilton in Moorea, CJ planned an amazing day that ended with our engagement, set against the stunning backdrop of French Polynesia.
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World Turtle Day 2023
Did you know the day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world?
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Harvesting Stone Crab | Salt Life Podcast
A few weeks ago I was with host Kieran Anderson from Salt Life to discuss stone crab fishing in Florida and why it’s considered one of the most sustainable forms of fishing. Listen to the Podcast!
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Free Dive For Longer! Must Know Exercises & Tips For EVERY DIVER
Salt Life Video - Let me walk you through my most effective exercises to free dive for longer. I focus on breathing techniques, stretches, exercises for depth, and more. Make sure your buddy knows what to do and stay safe- happy diving!
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New ♒︎ Life in Shades of Blue ♒︎ Merch Available Online
Life in Shades of Blue is inspired by the sea and made for all ocean people. It's for the sun seekers, the sea lovers and the day dreamers. For the girls with wild hair, salty skin, sun kissed souls who have a ☼summer state of mind☼ all year round while chasing a never-ending adventure.
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Sustainable Fishing - Save the Mermaid Podcast Interview
In this episode of @savethemermaidspodcast I have a chat with Chelsea & Blake (@themermaidchelsea @blakeintheblue)
As a water woman, photographer, and spear fisher, I have a massive love and respect for our oceans. We chat about my journey to the water, sustainable fishing practices, and what it means to care for the sea. You won't want to miss this interview!
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Welcome to My Life in Shades of Blue!
Gabriella Gerbasi - Ocean child passionate about ocean conservation and sustainability. I’m a waterwoman living life in shades of blue. Whether it’s freediving, spearfishing, scuba diving or boating I try to spend as much time as I can in the water.
The sea is my second home. The ocean is central to my existence, it is where I go to exercise, to explore, to fish and feed myself. For me, the ocean is a source of energy and power. It calms my mind and recharges my body. When I’m in the water, I experience joy and contentment. I delight in the sea, I can taste the life in the water.
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What does it mean to be a waterwoman ?
The sea is my second home. The ocean is central to my existence, it is where I go to exercise, to explore, to fish and feed myself. For me, the ocean is a source of energy and power. It calms my mind and recharges my body. When I’m in the water, I experience joy and contentment. I delight in the sea, I can taste the life in the water.
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Sea you in 2023 - Happy New Year!
My goal is to be filthy rich. Rich in adventures, in health, in knowledge, in laughter, in family, in friends, in love and stop along the way to take photos. All the things I want in my sphere this new year: ocean, nature, positive people around me, laughs, intentionality, and LOVE. SO MUCH LOVE because I don’t have time for anything less.
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Can’t wait to give my best in 2023 and to spend as much time as possible in and on the water!
What happened to sea urchins in the Caribbean?
Did you know Diadema previously experienced a massive die-off throughout the Caribbean in the early 1980s?
A waterborne pathogen beginning near the Atlantic Panama Canal entrance caused history's largest recorded marine animal die-off, wiping out 95-99% of Diadema antillarum populations throughout the Caribbean.
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Join me on International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD)
I joined my neighbors for a beach clean up for #CoastalCleanUp day to promote global awareness about plastic pollution, and drive positive action on behalf of the world’s oceans and waterways.
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Join me in supporting the clean ocean movement with 4ocean
My goal is to bring awareness to conservation and empower action through art and sustainable living and .that’s why I’m stoked to be joining forces with 4ocean to help them in their mission to end the ocean plastic crisis. Their captains and crews have already recovered millions of pounds of trash and you can help pull the next one.
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NEW Merch Now Available Online ♒︎ Life in Shades of Blue ♒︎ Sustainability • Conservation • Art
Life in Shades of Blue is inspired by the sea and made for all the children of the tide. It's for the sun seekers, the sea lovers and the day dreamers. For everyone with wild hair, salty skin, sun kissed souls who have a ☼summer state of mind☼ all year round while chasing a never-ending adventure. Give back to our oceans with every purchase.
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June is Ocean Month
June is Ocean Month. It’s time to shift from thinking of the ocean as a victim to seeing it as an essential part of solving global challenges. We do not have to choose between ocean protection and production. We can have both for a healthy, prosperous future.
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