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Ocean Reef release statement regarding Thai cave rescue
Full face mask manufacturers Ocean Reef have released a statement regarding their involvement in the recent rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from a cave in Thailand:
We have heard directly from rescuers that the gear we sent out in emergency Thursday of last week was successfully used to guide the 12 kids and coach out of the cave system. Now that all kids are safe and sound, above ground and safely in the arms of family (and doctors), we want to officially thank all the rescuers, search team, support teams and professionals that had a part in this titanic effort that was far from being a simple task. They gave all of the world the relief we all were looking for. They made the impossible – possible. For this, as human beings, we will forever be grateful. The part we had – since many have asked – in all of this, is merely that of being lucky enough to be manufacturers of what was needed. We simply did what ANYONE would have done and gave our support. This is not exceptional. It should not be surprising. It is definitely NOT outstanding. What is outstanding is what we were lucky enough to witness “behind the scenes”. Not only the obvious and OUTSTANDING heroics of rescuers like Ben, Mitch, Erik (whom not only have physically carried out the effort, RISKING THEIR LIVES! – but also worked hard to get in touch with us to retrieve what they needed). Outstanding were also people such as : Jurgen, Craig, Nina, Rene, Pimonpat – people being thousands of miles from the caves – whom invested all connections, knowledge and energies they could to work things out and were worried sick for all the duration of the rescue. Outstanding such as Thanyanit who’s efforts – that none will ever know about – got the masks in Thailand through customs and in no time to the caves. Outstanding such as Benjamin, Charles, Robin, Hannah, Gate, Steve, Babur, Peia… so many who contacted us from all over the world putting us in touch with anyone they could! Some, we’re sorry we can’t mention everyone, who offered to pay for the shipment of the masks, or the masks themselves – fearing that we couldn’t send them for free and wanting to chip in and help with whatever they could! Outstanding such as Gabriele, Gianni, Paola, Marco, Fabio, Freddy, Aldo, Daniele, Francisco, Fabrizio and all who, in the company, went out of their way to ship the gear as FAST AS HUMANLY possible. Being extra careful to be sure everything was on point, talking to authorities and companies to have the gear delivered on time. Outstanding like FedEx Italy who took seriously our prayers and made all necessary efforts to make the path to Thailand smooth. Such an Amazing feature – saving those kids – was not only made possible thanks to gear and stuff (talking about ours, and what that gear was used for). It was mainly – from the huge efforts of the rescuers on site, to sending a simple email or message – possible thanks to the immense display of humanity that moved everyone in the right direction. Thank you for reading this far 
, but Thank you especially to the rescuers, for having relieved us from a nightmare, and for giving the Wild Boars their life back.
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden
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