Oceanswell Explained

Formation:2017
Founder:Asha de Vos
Type:Non-governmental Organization
Purpose:Marine Conservation
Location Country:Sri Lanka
Methods:Research, Awareness, Citizen science, Education, Youth engagement
Fields:Marine biology
Awards:Goodwill Champion 2020 - World Economic Forum in Davos
Website:oceanswell.org

Oceanswell is Sri Lanka's first marine conservation and research education organisation[1] and was founded by marine biologist Asha de Vos.[2]

Projects

The Blue Whale Project

Oceanswell is known for the Blue Whale Project[3] which is the first long-term study on blue whales in the Northern Indian Ocean.[4] The project focuses on the conservation of blue whales[5] from threats such as ship strikes.[6] [7] De Vos founded the Blue Whale Project[8] which is the flagship project of Oceanswell.[9] [10]

Conservation research

Research includes the COVID-19 and Fisheries Project,[11] natural variability of Mount Lavinia Beach,[12] effectiveness of shark fishing bans[13] and advocacy research against beach nourishments conducted without Environmental Impact Assessments.[14] Recent publications advocate against 'parachute science' which is practice of Western scientists collecting data in developing countries and leaving without training in the region.[15] [16]

Education and outreach

Oceanswell conducts educational sessions for school children, skill building courses, marine conservation field courses, monthly gatherings for individuals of different fields to discuss marine conservation issues,[17] rscues stranded marine animals[18] and conducts awareness on species.[19] [20] [21]

Awards

Honoured as a Goodwill Champion at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos.[22]

References

  1. Web site: From Ocean Blues to Oceanswell Daily FT. 2021-01-11. www.ft.lk. English.
  2. Web site: Degnarain. Nishan. Singing Whale Unmasks New Giant Blue Whale Species Hidden In Indian Ocean. 2021-01-13. Forbes. en.
  3. Web site: Scientists at Work: The Wonder of Blue Whales. 2021-01-13. pew.org.
  4. Web site: Wight. Andrew. What's It Like To Be Sri Lanka's First Whale Biologist?. 2021-01-11. Forbes. en.
  5. Web site: 2019-09-07. CJS and Dr. Asha de Vos along with Oceanswell unveil their 'Love for the Blue Whale' Colombo Gazette. 2021-01-13. en-GB.
  6. Web site: Rayman. Dutta. 2018-09-20. MashTalk: Asha De Vos, a marine biologist speaks her heart out about The Blue Whale project. 2021-01-12. Mashable India. en-in.
  7. Web site: 2020-10-01. Oil tanker fire in Sri Lanka's rich waters highlights need for preparedness. 2021-01-13. Mongabay Environmental News. en-US.
  8. Web site: Gourlay. Graeme. The Whales of Sri Lanka. 2021-01-13. Dive Magazine. 17 January 2020 .
  9. Web site: Scientists at Work: The Wonder of Blue Whales. 2021-01-11. pew.org.
  10. Web site: Coastal heroism: In conservation with Dr Asha de Vos on ocean heroes and blue whales. 2021-01-11. Oceanographic. en-GB.
  11. Web site: Gaining insights into the effects of COVID- 19 on coastal fisheries in Sri Lanka. 2021-01-11. Center For Ocean Life. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2020-06-04. Mount Lavinia beach project a futile exercise, researchers say. 2021-01-11. Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. en.
  13. Web site: Shark fishing bans partially effective: study. 2021-01-13. phys.org. en.
  14. Web site: 2020-06-04. Mount Lavinia beach project a futile exercise, researchers say. 2021-01-12. Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. en.
  15. Web site: de Vos. Asha. The Problem of 'Colonial Science'. 2021-01-12. Scientific American. en.
  16. Web site: The Traces of Colonialism in Science. 2021-01-13. Observatory of Educational Innovation. 20 July 2020 . en-US.
  17. Web site: 2020-10-29. Top 10 Ocean Conservation Organizations You Should Know. 2021-01-11. Global Peace Careers. en-US.
  18. Web site: Rodrigo. Malaka. 2020-11-06. After 100+ Pilot Whales Get Stranded on Beach, Sri Lankans Mount Epic Rescue. 2021-01-13. The Wire Science. en-GB.
  19. Web site: 2020-11-05. Sri Lankans save pilot whales in epic rescue after mass stranding. 2021-01-11. Mongabay Environmental News. en-US.
  20. Web site: Coastal heroism: In conservation with Dr Asha de Vos on ocean heroes and blue whales. 2021-01-13. Oceanographic. en-GB.
  21. Web site: 19 January 2021. Olive ridley turtles on Lankan shores. 2021-01-28. www.themorning.lk.
  22. Web site: 2020-01-24. HCL Technologies Honors Global Goodwill Champions at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos. 2021-01-12. State of Affairs. en-US.

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