#marineprotectedzones

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Image by @jim_abernethy // The best night dive in the world...is with Emma the Tiger shark at Tiger Beach! It was not so long ago, when I did the very first night dive with tiger sharks, but now we have done more than a thousand! The very best ones are with Emma, the poster child for shark conservation, the star in countless shark films in many different languages from many different countries! She warms my heart and brightens my soul in ways I can't begin to explain in the nearly 2 decades of knowing her! Join me soon to meet this magnificent creature and her friends for yourself!Let's work hard to save out magnificent sharks and all wildlife! Please help save them by checking out the conservation campaigns at the link in my bio! @jim_abernethy @wildlifevoiceinc @sealegacy #TurningTheTide #ilovesharks #FlFinBan #finfree #savethesharks #sharkexpeditions #epic #bethechangetheworldneeds #oceanprotection #finfree #savesharks #FinBanNow #marineprotectedzones #stopkilling #nightdive #sharks #tigershark #emma #epicimages #epicencounters #gorgeous #ilovesharks #protectwhatyoulove #jimabernethysscubaadventures (at Tiger Beach) https://www.instagram.com/jim_abernethy/p/BylnRoVJEoT/?igshid=hkaqshltp9xr

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Repost from @sealegacy Photograph by @jim_abernethy // Despite oceans accounting for 71% of the planet, less than 3% are protected. Our upcoming expedition to the Bahamas is a celebration of that incredible nation’s commitment to set aside 20% of marine protected areas by the year 2020 - well exceeding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #14. It is also an invitation to other Caribbean nations to increase their own protection efforts. The ocean is essential to human survival, influencing climate, providing sustenance, and supporting livelihoods. Join us as we explore the ways marine protected areas can boost local economies, while protecting the environment and maintaining the cultural and social heritage of the region. Please help us save sharks by going to the link in my bio! I'm very grateful to all those who already have! @jim_abernethy #tigerbeach @sea_legacy @wildlifevoiceinc #TurningTheTide #epicencounters #Bethechangetheworldneeds #worthmorealive #ecotourism #marineprotectedzones #mpa #sharksanctuary (at Tiger Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtLp7NMhwnt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iel8ab5ljno

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Call to Action! Those of you following me closely probably realize i'm working extremely hard on Florida's Red Tide issues that are killing birds, reptiles, mammals and tons of fish! With a small team we have discovered a way to slow down the nutrients that are fueling this terrible environmental disaster so please share and sign the petition in my bio! I've seen at least 6 species of sharks dead from this so far! Great White Shark up close! So sad how this magnificent creature is only at a fraction of the numbers we once had! If you haven't had the opportunity to see these magnificent beautiful sharks, definitely put it on your Must Do list! @jim_abernethy #epicencounters #greatwhiteshark #ilovesharks #beautiful #whiteshark #whalesharkaggregation #epicimages #beautiful #gorgeous #saveprotectedanimals #savesharks #finbannow #livesharks #finfree #underwater #marineprotectedzones #sharks #saveoceans #lifechanging #epicimages #sharktrip #underwaterphotography #inspirational #gorgeous (at Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures & Marine Life Art Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGjGzqhiw4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=160li4u127jhd

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The Great Hammerhead is the largest of all hammerhead species growing to the same length as the white shark. This amazing shark once ruled all oceans in great numbers, however today less than 5% remain in any ocean. We must end the shark fin trade world wide! The fate of our oceans, our planet and our own existence depend on it! The Oceana US shark fin trade would stop it in the US, if it passes. Please add your signature to the petition ASAP! Please visit www.oceana.org/FinBanNow to learn more and sign the petition today! @jim_abernethy #finbannow #finfree #lovesharks #marineprotectedzones #bethevoice #bethechangetheworldneeds #stoptheslaughter #savesharks #saveoceans #shark #greathammerhead #jimabernethysscubaadventures

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Beautiful Tiger Shark we named Kate with a squadron of Cobia following her in the beautiful Bahamas at Tiger Beach! @jim_abernethy We have a real chance to BAN THE SHARK FIN TRADE in the United States...but need YOUR help! Please SIGN the @oceana #FinBanNow petition by CLICKING THE LINK IN MY BIO. Already signed? Thank you! :) Tag your friends and SHARE this post to keep the momentum going! We need all the help we can get! The shark fin trade is a global problem. In the USA, the sale of fins is banned in 11 states and 3 territories. However, state-level bans do not bar the import of foreign-caught shark fins. The US imports shark fins from countries that do not have shark finning bans including China, India and Indonesia. Currently there are very few regulations on the sale of shark fins globally. HEALTHY OCEANS NEED HEALTHY SHARK POPULATIONS. It's time for a #FinBanNOW! @jim_abernethy #sharkfinban #savesharks #ourocean #conservation #conservationist #sharksaver #marineprotectedzones #mpa #hopespot #startwith1thing #racingextinction #ops #saveplanetearth #savesharks #sharksofinstagram #fin #finfree #missionblue #naturephotography #nature #ilovesharks #underwater #beautiful #friendofnature #gorgeous #epicimages #epicencounters #ilovesharks #beautiful #jimabernethysscubaadventures

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Palm Beach Reefs are vibrant and alive with a huge diversity and abundance of wildlife, mostly due to our close proximity to the warm clear gulf stream current! However we still are not protecting our sharks or are ocean ecosystems! The US is the 7th worst nation worldwide for killing and exporting shark fins and Florida is the worst state in the nation! We must do all we can to end this for our planet and we have the opportunity with the Oceana US Shark Fin Trade Ban! Save the sharks and your helping save our oceans and ourselves! @jim_abernethy #bethechangetheworldneeds #oceanasharkfintradeban #FinBanNow #starwith1thing #stopkilling #overfishing #saveoceans #savesharks #epicencounters #epicimages #ecotourism #sharksaver #marineprotectedzones #bethevoice #jimabernethysscubaadventures

[jimabernethy]

The best night dive in the world...is with Emma the Tiger shark. It was so long ago when I did the very first night dive with tiger sharks, but now we have done more than a thousand! The very best ones are with Emma, the poster child for shark conservation, the star in 13 films so far! She moves my soul to places I can't begin to explain in the 15+ Years of knowing her, so far! Let's work hard to save out magnificent sharks and all wildlife! @jim_abernethy #ilovesharks #bethechangetheworldneeds #oceanprotection #finfree #savesharks #FinBanNow #marineprotectedzones #stopkilling #nightdive #sharks #tigershark #emma #epicimages #epicencounters #gorgeous #ilovesharks #protectwhatyoulove #jimabernethysscubaadventures

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Caribbean reef shark in Magic light! With over 90% of all the large sharks on the planet already removed in the last 50 years, we must do all we can to save what few creatures are here. Over 50% of the air we breathe and 70% of the protein we eat comes directly or indirectly from our oceans! Being responsible for keeping our oceans in balanced and healthy no matter where we live on the planet we need a healthy population of sharks! @jim_abernethy #ilovesharks #healthyoceans #saveocean #savesharks #naturephotography #natureart #natureart #epicimages #epicencounters #marineprotectedzones #saveplanetearth #conservation #magic #magiclight #beautiful #sharksaver #sharkart #caribbeanreefshark #reefshark #jimabernethysscubaadventures