- jamaica|
- environment|
- June 2023
With a commitment to protecting the Caribbean's breathtaking natural resources and the unique ecosystems that support their health, the Sandals Foundation engaged over 800 students across the Caribbean in commemoration of World Oceans Day to help students develop an appreciation for the biodiversity of the aquatic space.
"Environmental education is a big part of what we do at the Sandals Foundation because informed people can make better decisions," said Georgia Scarlett, the Sandals Foundation's Environmental Projects Coordinator.
"In keeping with this year’s theme for World Oceans Day which speaks to the need for us to conserve our wonderful marine resources for future generation it was important for us to engage children across the region through environmental education sessions. By empowering children to take action for environmental protection, we are creating a strong platform for the sustained protection of our region's natural resources," she added.
Across the islands of The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, and Grenada, teams of Sandals Foundation Ambassadors with the use of marine-focused worksheets, story books and other fun learning materials, engaged students on a cross section of topics including plastic pollution, overfishing, marine sanctuary management, as well as biodiversity and coral health and function.