Nov 8, 2022
Podcast·33 min listen

How the ocean’s stories inspire impact

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Shawn Heinrichs, a photographer, conservationist, Emmy-winning cinematographer, and cofounder of Only One.

Show Notes

In the conversation, Shawn talks about what has driven his own passion for the ocean, his favorite moments in the water, how storytelling can advance critical conservation work, and the global campaign to protect requiem sharks.

You can find Shawn on Instagram and Facebook.

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Additional resources for this episode

  • Shawn’s TEDx Talk on art inspiring action to protect the ocean

  • Shawn’s photo Mother’s Love with a humpback whale and her calf in Tonga

  • Racing Extinction trailer and background

  • Shawn’s article on mako sharks and past campaigns to protect them in CITES

  • Only One explainer video on four things to know about requiem sharks

  • Only One article about the world’s first conservation province in West Papua

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#Wildlife·Sep 22, 2023
Article·1 min read

Over 60 countries sign High Seas Treaty on opening day

John Meisner

68 countries signed the High Seas Treaty on the opening day during the UN General Assembly / Climate Week in New York.

Today marks the end of Climate Week in New York, where on Wednesday 68 countries from around the world came together to sign the High Seas Treaty at the UN General Assembly. It is expected that more countries will sign the treaty in the coming days and weeks.

Signing the High Seas Treaty indicates that a country intends to ratify the agreement on the national level. At the time of signing, 60 countries still have yet to ratify the treaty. Once this happens, a 120-day countdown will begin before the treaty enters into force and becomes international law. The race to ratify the High Seas Treaty is on — with the goal of having it implemented and in full force by 2025.

See the full list of signatories here.

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