🌊 Meet Titouan Bernicot (@toutiess), the French-born founder and CEO of Coral Gardeners, a global initiative restoring coral reefs through community-driven efforts. Since 2018, his team—including 71 full-time gardeners—has planted over 100,000 corals across multiple countries, including Kenya, Fiji, Indonesia, and more. They deploy underwater nurseries and science-backed restoration methods, such as “Reef Stars,” strengthening ecosystems and engaging local communities. Titouan’s team works like athletes—up to 5 hours daily underwater—with tools ranging from. He sees real results: 50% more fish in restored areas just 13 months post-planting—even amidst bleaching events . “It’s a man‑made solution to a man‑made problem,” he says. Their success shows scientific, scalable hope for reefs worldwide. #Oceanleaders #Coralreef #Oceangardeners #DoGood #OceanCare #PaulwalkerFoundation
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Jul 22, 2025Instagram
The ocean is full of creatures worth celebrating and protecting. 🐟🐠🐡 From graceful sea turtles 🐢 that keep seagrass healthy, to powerful sharks 🦈 that balance the food chain, to dolphins 🐬 whose presence tells us an ecosystem is thriving — every species counts. They face serious threats: plastic pollution, warming waters, overfishing, and habitat loss. We can all help: ✔ Reduce plastic waste ✔ Support marine conservation ✔ Spread awareness Let’s protect what we love 💙 #DoGood #MarineConservation #OceanWildlife #SeaTurtles #Dolphins #Sharks #ProtectWhatYouLove #BluePlanet #EverySpeciesCounts #Oceanleaders
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Jul 19, 2025Instagram
🌊 Now Open: The 2025 Paul Walker Foundation Scholarship! We’re awarding a scholarship to a young changemaker making waves in their community. Could it be you? If you’re 16–19 and passionate about protecting the ocean and doing good—locally or globally—this is your moment. 💙 ✨ Free to apply 📅 Applications open now through August 15, 2025 🖱️ Apply online: paulwalkerfoundation.org/pages/scholarships 📍 Must be a U.S. resident to apply Let’s build the next wave of ocean-minded leaders. #ForPaul #PWFScholarship #OceanLeaders #BeTheChange
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Jul 15, 2025Instagram
💙 The Heart of a Giant Did you know that the heart of a blue whale—the largest animal on Earth—weighs around 400 pounds (181 kg) and is roughly the size of a small car? 🐋❤️ This massive organ can be over 5 feet long and 2.5 feet wide, with a heartbeat that can be heard from over 2 miles (3.2 km) away underwater. At rest, it beats just 2 to 10 times per minute, slowing even more during deep dives. These ocean giants, though massive, feed primarily on tiny krill—and despite their strength, they are vulnerable to climate change, ship strikes, and pollution. Their size and grace remind us not just of nature’s scale, but of our responsibility to protect it. Let’s honor their beat by keeping our oceans healthy and wild. 💙 #BlueWhale #OceanGiants #MarineLife #Conservation #FunFact #BeatOfTheOcean #NatureIsAwesome #OceanLeaders
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Jul 12, 2025Instagram
Ocean therapy is real. 🌊🧠 Ever wonder why you feel calmer near the water? That’s Blue Mind — a term created by marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols to describe the soothing, science-backed effects of being near water. Being in, on, or around the ocean can lower stress, reduce anxiety, and help you reset your mind. It’s not just nature. It’s medicine. 💙 Protecting our waters is also protecting our mental well-being. #BlueMind #OceanTherapy #DoGoodForYourself #MentalHealthAwareness #WaterIsHealing #NatureHeals #EmotionalWellness #OceanConnection
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Jul 7, 2025Instagram
Meet Dr. Diva Amon, a renowned marine biologist whose groundbreaking research on deep-sea ecosystems is uncovering new species and revealing the incredible biodiversity of our oceans. Her work aboard the R/V Falkor — a cutting-edge research vessel operated by the Schmidt Ocean Institute — has helped document life around hydrothermal vents, which are underwater hot springs that support unique communities of resilient deep-sea organisms found nowhere else on Earth. We’re highlighting Dr. Amon’s dedication to discovery and ocean conservation because her work exemplifies the positive impact one individual can have on our understanding of the world. By sharing the stories of incredible scientists like Dr. Amon, we hope to continue inspiring each other to contribute to the good we can all do in the world. #OceanHeroes #DoGood #Oceanleaders #DrDivaAmon #WomenInScience #DeepSeaExploration #PaulWalkerFoundation
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Jul 3, 2025Instagram
Nature’s light show 💡🌊 From glowing jellyfish to flickering firefly squid, bioluminescent creatures use light as language, lure, and shield in the darkest parts of the ocean. But this isn’t just beauty — it’s biology. These animals offer insights into climate science, ecological balance, and even human medicine. ✨ When we protect ocean life, we protect the mysteries that could help us better understand our own. #MarineMagic #DoGood #Bioluminescence #OceanWonders #DeepSeaLife #ProtectWhatMatters #GlowOfNature
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Jun 30, 2025Instagram
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