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The "Gift of Blue:" Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts Turn Black Friday "Blue"

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration and support of the tropical waters it calls home, Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts are spreading the giving spirit of the holiday season with the first-ever 'Gift of Blue' sale, inviting guests to enjoy savings in the form of resort and flight credits, along with a unique way to support ocean conservation on bookings made between Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday (November 23-28).

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  • Perks and savings can be enjoyed throughout the brands' dynamic resort portfolios, including the brand new Sandals Dunn's River , the adventure-inducing Sandals Royal Curaçao , and even Sandals Saint Vincent and The Grenadines , which will unlock another Caribbean island for guests to explore in March 2024.
  • Rates start at $249 per person, per night, with the promo code GOB2023.
  • Often referred to as the "rainforests of the sea" due to their rich biodiversity, millions of people in the Caribbean rely on coral reefs for sustenance and their livelihoods.
  • The not-for-profit Sandals Foundation, beyond involving guests and team members in conservation efforts, finances marine protected areas and leads educational initiatives in local communities and schools to underline the value of coral reefs and a collective responsibility in preserving these invaluable resources.

Beyond Green Inspires Travelers to Protect and Conserve The Seas for World Oceans Day on June 8

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An advocate for marine conservation, sustainable hotel brand Beyond Green is honoring World Oceans Day on June 8 by inspiring people with simple ways they can help save the planet's seas while enjoying all they have to offer through responsible travel. From coral restoration projects to creating a "university of the sea," Beyond Green member properties are making waves by going beyond the surface of sustainability to save our oceans and make travel a force for good. This deep commitment to all aspects of the environment includes caring for the people who call these coastal paradises home.

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  • This deep commitment to all aspects of the environment includes caring for the people who call these coastal paradises home.
  • The hotels, resorts, and reserves of Beyond Green provide plenty of opportunities for guests to get involved with conservation efforts during their beach vacation.
  • World Oceans Day celebrates the beauty of the planet's oceans while raising awareness about the need to safeguard them for future generations.
  • Its Essensia Restaurant, a Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurant, serves mindfully sourced and naturally inspired dishes without any single-use plastics.

A SEA OF POSSIBILITIES: SANDALS RESORTS INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES WORLD OCEANS DAY WITH DONATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of the Caribbean's leading luxury all-inclusive resort brands Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, is bridging the gap between healthy oceans and its Caribbean communities through a series of ongoing environmental initiatives. In honor of World Oceans Day, for every booking made on June 8th, a donation of $100 will be made on guests' behalf to the Sandals Foundation, the not-for-profit organization established in 2009 to make positive change throughout the Caribbean.

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  • Home is in the sands, in the breeze, and of course, in the ocean," says Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International.
  • Each year, we celebrate World Oceans Day, and this year, we'd love for our valued guests to join us in that.
  • Through SRI's newest partner Ocean Spirits, guests at Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts in Grenada and Jamaica can support turtle conservation for Hawksbill, Leatherback, and Green Sea turtles.
  • To learn about Sandals and Beaches Resorts commitment to safeguarding the ocean, read our 'World Oceans Day 2023' blog post here .

GLOBAL ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP TAKES ON FARMED SALMON WELFARE, ANNOUNCES NEW STANDARD ON WORLD OCEANS DAY

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas , June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.), with a mission to drive meaningful, continuous improvement of farm animal welfare, today announced its new multi-tiered, animal-focused farmed Atlantic salmon certification program on World Oceans Day. The new standard adds value to G.A.P.'s diverse array of partners, fulfilling consumer demands for animal welfare in the food they purchase.

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  • ), with a mission to drive meaningful, continuous improvement of farm animal welfare, today announced its new multi-tiered, animal-focused farmed Atlantic salmon certification program on World Oceans Day.
  • 's diverse array of partners, fulfilling consumer demands for animal welfare in the food they purchase.
  • Millions of Atlantic Salmon are farmed every year, today representing approximately 70% of all salmon raised annually.
  • 's mission is to drive meaningful, continuous improvement of farm animal welfare through multi-level standards development, application, and verification across the supply chain.

On the 30th Anniversary of World Oceans Day, SeaWorld Announces Commitment to Support UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 'Life Below Water' with Nearly 60 Years of Taking Action to Protect Marine Animals and their Habitats

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

"We're proud to stand with other marine advocacy organizations and global leaders in pledging our support and continued action for UN SDG 14 to protect marine habitats and the animals who call the ocean home."

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  • "We're proud to stand with other marine advocacy organizations and global leaders in pledging our support and continued action for UN SDG 14 to protect marine habitats and the animals who call the ocean home."
  • SDG 14 aims to promote conservation and the sustainable development of the oceans, seas, and marine resources.
  • 14.2Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and acting for their restoration to achieve healthy and productive oceans.
  • In addition, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has provided financial grants to other programs focused on coral conservation worldwide.

Boxed Water™ and Brand Partners Turn Their Attention to Venice Beach, CA to Celebrate World Oceans Day 2022

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

"World Oceans Day is extremely important to us at Boxed Water; sustainability is at the heart of our company and these partnerships are designed to help us spread awareness and action today and every day," said Rob Koenen, Chief Revenue Officer of Boxed Water.

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  • "World Oceans Day is extremely important to us at Boxed Water; sustainability is at the heart of our company and these partnerships are designed to help us spread awareness and action today and every day," said Rob Koenen, Chief Revenue Officer of Boxed Water.
  • In honor of World Oceans Day, Boxed Water is partnering with like-minded brands to give away a weekend for two in wellness and sustainability-minded Venice Beach!
  • Boxed Water hopes to demonstrate to brands that small steps make a big impact, and through our collective efforts, we can "pass" on single-use plastic.
  • Boxed Water encourages people to clean up treasured locations in their own local communities this World Oceans Day.

arena launches 'Swim 4 the Seas' challenge on Strava to protect our oceans with Sea Shepherd

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

From June 3rd to 12th, arena is challenging swimmers around the world to complete 4km in 10 days on Strava.

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  • From June 3rd to 12th, arena is challenging swimmers around the world to complete 4km in 10 days on Strava.
  • In return for each completed challenge, arena and Sea Shepherd commit to cleaning the equivalent of 200 single-use plastic bags worth of discarded nets, longlines and illegal FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices) from our oceans.
  • We care passionately about our planet, so arena are proud to commit to working with Sea Shepherd to take action to protect our most precious natural resource.
  • For Strava users in Europe and the United States, a bonus prize will be unlocked upon completion of the challenge.