We give back to the waters that built us, and the communities around them.
Marine Life Conservancy Projects
We believe it is our duty to protect the oceans, the very source of life. We’ve partnered with Marina Life Conservancy Association to create projects that expand awareness, reach, and have a measurable positive impact for our seas.
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A total of 37,000 m² of ghost nets were removed from our seas, preventing threats to marine life in the region and transforming the collected nets into recycled sunglasses.
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A short film was produced around Tavşan Island to raise awareness about marine protection through the act of swimming. The area has been declared a natural conservation zone by the Presidency in 2019.
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Through this project, five corals were successfully transplanted into a natural protected area.
“No water, no life. No blue, no green.”
— Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist
Community Projects
Bebek Swimming Club
Bebek Swimming Club is a an Open Water Swimming Community Based in Bebek, İstanbul.
We’re brought together by the sea. Our mission is to hold space for all individuals who wish to have an open water experience as a part of a respectful and inclusive community. We come from all walks of life, meet for an hour in the morning and then move on to our day jobs.
For more information
www.bebekswimmingclub.com