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August 27, 1997
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)


Ocean Net Launch On Monday, September 1

Ocean Net is holding a news conference at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 1 at Topsail Beach in Conception Bay to announce its official launch as an oceans conservation organization.

Ocean Net is a new grass roots organization whose goal is to instill an ocean conservation ethic by raising oceans awareness worldwide. Ocean Net hopes to partner with diving clubs, other environmental groups, community and service groups, the Coast Guard and government to implement a series of environmental initiatives, including the retrieval of lost fishing nets and the implementation of an "Adopt a Beach" Program for schools, and "Trash Ashore" program for boaters.

The news conference is part of the Ocean Net launch scheduled to take place at Topsail Beach from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on September 4. The launch is open to the public and other events during the day include, among other activities:

  • Oceanfloor clean-up and diving demonstration by Rockwater Adventures;

  • Marine biologists speaking on conservation and impact of lost fishing nets;

  • Premiere of a new composition by Newfoundland composer Don Wherry;

  • Dancers; and

  • Rock climbing exhibition.

There will also be a complimentary lunch of steamed mussels, hot dogs, and soft drinks.

Contact: Bob O'Brien, Ocean Net Founder, (709) 749-6514.

1997 08 27 1:30 p.m.

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