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The local-est wine Southern California has to offer: harvested in OB, stomped at @thetemplateob , and pressed in WB. The @obbrewersguild Vintner Division picked 115 lbs of Concord red grapes at Carly's Vineyard overlooking the pier, and then stomped the grapes with our feet (we washed them thoroughly). After ph & gravity testing, grape pressing, and 12 total steps, the wine will ferment for about a week and then will be aged for the next 6 months. 🍇

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We were so pleased to welcome over 100 people at our stall at the @dbeseychelles fair last Saturday !

We had a great time facilitating games & kapatya making with Mr. Emmanuel Freminot 🍃

Thank you to everyone who stopped by !

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A celebration of exploration with @natgeosociety 🌍

Being reunited with old and new friends at the opening of the new National Geographic Museum in Washington DC

Feeling very grateful to be part of this moment!

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Highlights from the @thedannyfaurefoundation ocean fair where we partnered up to bring ocean stories to life and showcase marine research 🌊 We would like to express our thanks to the ETF for the printing of our materials supporting our participation 🙏🏾
Huge thanks also goes to the SOSF-ISS team who moderated presentations & facilitated activities alongside us 🤝🏾

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The Innerview w/ @oceanographic_mag x @nektonmission 🌊📖

Honoured to have been invited to the event hosted at @rgs_ibg the other evening, to explore ‘The Innerview’ with some of the greatest ocean minds and storytellers 🗺️

The Innerview is not defined as a single experience but a multitude. Whether that be submerging oneself below the waters surface or rock pooling for the weird and wonderful creatures found on our coastlines, it is personal and individual to each and everyone of us - “each encounter moves us from detached observer to momentary participant” - Oliver Steeds 🤝

What a pleasure it was to meet a range of ocean advocates and storytellers consisting of deep sea divers, submersible explorers, SCIENTISTS, community leaders, artists etc. each with their own story to tell.🧫🤿🎨

I am looking forward to discovering my Innerview further through future ocean adventures with nature and people 🌊🧭

#oceanstorytelling #oceanographicmagazine #ocean #royalgeographicalsociety #discovery

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‘Into the Oceans Depths: Whales and the Deep Ocean’ was an unforgettable way to wrap up our two-day event! Held on the 10th of May at the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Auditorium, the session brought together passionate ocean enthusiasts, researchers, and conservation advocates for an evening of inspiring conversations on whales and the deep ocean.

We opened Day 2 with Seychellois Deep Sea Scientist Sheena Talma who shared her journey , “From Mountain Tops to the Deep Sea.” Starting with studying mountain frogs in her mountainous nation of the Seychelles to exploring one of the least understood ecosystems on Earth; the deep sea. Through stories from multiple deep-sea expeditions, she highlighted her passion for ocean exploration, her work in developing new technologies such as the “Deep Ocean Research and Imaging System” and her efforts to create more inclusive spaces in deep-sea research and exploration.

The final talk of the event was by Dr Asha de Vos who passionately talked about her work to unravel , “The Secret Lives of Sri Lanka’s Giants.” Sri Lanka’s whales and why their protection is so important. From her early work in sperm whale acoustics to her groundbreaking discoveries on blue whales in Sri Lankan waters, her session beautifully highlighted the global significance of Sri Lanka’s marine life and the importance of protecting it for future generations.

Day 2 continued the energy of an incredible first day with fascinating storytelling and inspiring exchanges between the speakers and the audience. Here are the highlights from another memorable evening.

And with that, we successfully conclude Oceanswell’s “Into the Oceans Depths”. As always, we enjoy creating spaces for curious minds, and ocean lovers to come together. We were also thrilled to be able to giveaway several copies of the beautiful Save Our Seas Foundation magazine to our most passionate audience members! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event such a memorable experience - we can’t wait to see you again at the next one!

We extend our thanks to our partners Save Our Seas Foundation and @aitkenspencetravels for supporting this event.

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Colombo 🇱🇰 lately, with @saveourseasfoundation.

My heart is overflowing with love (& a splash of margarita 🍸). 🤍🌈🦇🌱🌙

Grateful for the incredible humans, an amazing conference (thank you @sharks.international @blueresources) and unforgettable connections - truly beyond expectations. 🦈

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What happens when we truly enter the ocean? Not observe it, nor cross it, but descend into it…

We call it the Innerview. A parallel to the Overview effect experienced by astronauts who experience a deep sense of wonder looking down on the blue marble of Earth for the first time. Except we are looking at our planet from within.

Last week, together with @oceanographic_mag and 55 ocean voices, we launched The Innerview.

55 ocean voices have helped collectively imagine the Innerview - heads of state and astronauts, scientists and submersible pilots, artists and theologians. You can read their ‘innerview’- their experience from within the ocean - in the new edition.

Out now via @oceanographic_mag. Scroll for a preview ➡️

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🌊A journey across oceans, cultures and time. We’re proud to share another completed mural from @pangeaseed’s Mahé Ocean Murals community art initiative, presented by @saveourseasfoundation in Seychelles.

📍Located in Victoria, Mahé

🎨 “Tides Beyond Time” by Japanese artist @kensuketakahashi1977.art reimagines the traditional folktale of Urashima Taro through the waters of Seychelles, transforming the story into a shared voyage between cultures.

✨ Surrounded by marine life native to Seychelles, islanders join the legendary fisherman as the journey extends beyond familiar reefs into the vast, unseen deep sea toward the mythical Ryugu Castle. Developed in collaboration with Seychellois deep-sea researcher @sheenatalma, the mural draws attention to this largely hidden world: one that sustains ocean health yet remains fragile and under threat.

Flowing like an ocean current, the composition weaves together human connection, folklore, and layered ocean realms, reminding us that the ocean is not a boundary, but a bridge carrying stories, memory, and culture across generations and geography.

Blending Japanese mythology with Seychellois identity, the work reflects both the visible richness of coastal life and the mysterious depths below, calling for greater awareness and protection of deep-sea ecosystems before they are lost.

This mural is part of PangeaSeed’s ongoing global initiative to spark dialogue and action through public art, connecting communities to the urgent need for ocean conservation.  Photos by PangeaSeed documentarian @yoshi_travel_

Mahé Ocean Murals is supported by @tourismseychelles @national.arts.crafts.council @afseychelles @woodworksunlimitedptyltd @pewtrusts @palmseychelles @wastea.sc @maisonmarengo @doffaycars @the_boardwalk_sez @seychelles_airports_authority and more.

#PangeaSeed #SaveOurSeasFoundation #OceanConservation #publicart

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New episode of Planet Visionaries, in partnership with the @Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative! In this one, I get to chat marine biologist Sheena Talma (@sheenatalma) and deep-sea explorer Katy Croff Bell about how only 0.001 percent of the deep ocean has been visually observed and why the deep ocean may be humanity’s greatest remaining frontier.

Listen now at the link in my bio.

#Rolex #PlanetVisionaries #PerpetualPlanet

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Meet the Speakers 🌊
We’re bringing together five incredible voices over two days-each sharing unique perspectives and stories from the ocean and its incredible creatures.
Swipe to discover more about each speaker.
Registration is FREE and open to the public.
Join us at “Into the Ocean’s Depths” for an inspiring journey beneath the surface on the 9th and 10th of May at the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Auditorium from 6PM – 8PM.
Hurry up and register now via the link in our bio - limited seats available and pre-registration is required

This event is presented by Oceanswell, in partnership with Save Our Seas Foundation and @aitkenspencetravels

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Tune into the latest episode of Planet Visionaries, in partnership with the @rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, hosted by @alexhonnold, featuring our founder Dr. Katy Croff Bell and marine biologist Sheena Talma as they talk about the challenges of deep-sea exploration and how ODL is transforming this field to be more inclusive and far-reaching.

You don’t want to miss this one!

@rolex #PerpetualPlanet #OceanExploration #DeepOcean

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