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Tinhosas islands expedition: Mission accomplished!

Posted by admin on February 22nd, 2013

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, BirdLife International concluded its two-day expedition to the Tinhosas islands, the largest seabird colony of the Gulf of Guinea, in São Tomé and Príncipe.

A three man operation was deployed on the 20 hectare large Tinhosa Grande to produce population estimates of the breeding seabirds as well as shed some light on the phenology of these tropical breeders; that is to say study the life cycle of the species and discover how these are influenced by seasonal variations in climate. The group also assessed potential threats.

All went according to plan, and at the end of this journey, through the world of Sooty Terns, Noddies, and Brown Boobies, the team was happy with the results.

“The last expedition to this remote colony was more than 15 years ago, which is a long time to assume that everything remains the same. This trip was crucial to assess the trends since 1997.” said Nuno Barros from SPEA, the Portuguese BirdLife partner.

“Although none of the species breeding there is globally threatened, this is the only colony of significance in the entire region, so assessing the populations’ health is of great regional importance” added Ross Wanless, of BirdLife South Africa.

A concise report with the expedition’s results will be published soon. BirdLife International would like to express their gratitude to Simon Valle, PhD student from Manchester Metropolitan University, who surveyed Tinhosas along with Nuno and Ross and to Bom Bom Island Resort for sponsoring this mission, and making the logistics of an otherwise complicated task, look easy.

If you want to support BirdLife’s work in São Tomé and Principe please get in touch with BirdLife’s European Marine Coordinator Ivan Ramirez, email: [email protected]

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Navy, DoD, Developer Announce Wind Farm Agreement to Preserve Training Mission in South Texas By Kenneth Hess, Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs

Posted by admin on November 28th, 2012

NAVAL AIR STATION (NAS) KINGSVILLE, Texas (NNS) – Today, officials from the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of the Navy (Navy), E.ON Climate & Renewables North America, LLC (ECRNA), and Petronila Wind Farm, LLC, owned by ECRNA (Petronila Wind), announced a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to allow the developer to build and operate new wind turbines in Nueces County, Texas while working to protect the Navy’s ability to continue its training mission at NAS Kingsville and NAS Corpus Christi. Representatives from each organization participated in a ceremony and base tour to commemorate the agreement.

Signatories to the agreement include John Conger, Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment; Joseph Ludovici, Principal Deputy (Acting) Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment; John Quinn, Deputy Director, Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division; VADM William French, Commander, Navy Installations Command; Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, Commander, Navy Region Southeast; Capt. David Edgecomb, Commanding Officer, NAS Corpus Christi; Capt. Mark McLaughlin, Commanding Officer, NAS Kingsville; Paul Bowman, Vice President of Petronila Wind; and Steve Trenholm, Chief Executive Officer, ECRNA.

Under the MOA, ECRNA will install and operate up to 100 wind turbines at the Petronila Wind Farm site.

“The Navy is at the forefront of alternative energy use and production, and the Navy supports such projects when they are compatible with our mission,” said Rear Adm. Scorby. “The agreement will enable this wind turbine project to move forward while putting measures in place that work to preserve vital pilot training capability at NAS Kingsville and NAS Corpus Christi.”

Under the agreement, ECRNA will provide $ 750,000 in funding to DoD for researching, testing and implementing solutions to mitigate potential impacts. Mitigation efforts could include upgrades that allow the Navy radars to more accurately detect aircraft; optimizing radars to “ignore” signals received from wind turbines, incorporating new systems that fill in radar gaps, and other technical modifications. To reduce the potential of radar interference, the new turbines will be limited to 500 feet in height and will be confined to one 5 by 7 mile site within the existing Petronila Wind Farm project boundary.

The agreement establishes a specific set of procedures the Navy and ECRNA will use to safely curtail wind turbines when and if needed, and to document and address emerging concerns. In addition, Navy, DoD, and Petronilla Wind will form a joint working group to study the effectiveness of the mitigation measures implemented

“This agreement is a collaborative effort that proves the military and the wind industry can find solutions that protect bases and still allow responsible development,” said Steve Trenholm, CEO, ECRNA.

The Navy and the Department of Defense will continue working closely with renewable energy developers and local communities in South Texas to ensure local wind turbine projects can coexist with the Navy mission.

For additional information about the MOA signing, please contact

Kenneth Hess at 703-695-5077 or by email at [email protected], or

Jon Gagné, NAS Kingsville Public Affairs, at 361-516-6500 or by email at [email protected].

To learn more about the Navy’s energy, environment, and climate change initiatives, visit http://www.greenfleet.dodlive.mil

Contact Info: Kenneth Hess at 703-695-5077 or by email at [email protected]

Jon Gagné, NAS Kingsville Public Affairs, at 361-516-6500 or by email at [email protected]

Website : Department of the Navy

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Owen Paterson in China: diary of a trade mission

Posted by admin on November 14th, 2012

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson sends a daily update from his trade mission to China, where he will be visiting Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

Day one

We arrived in Shanghai early in the morning and got straight down to business. After a briefing with the consulate I chaired a meeting with UK dairy companies.

I was keen to hear from British businesses about the market for dairy products in China and what opportunities they have identified so far. I also wanted find out what the UK government could do to help UK firms establish themselves out here.

Everyone said how big the potential market was – China imported £36bn worth of food in 2010/11 – but dairy is still relatively new to the Chinese diet. One cheese exporter from Gloucestershire told me that until quite recently there wasn’t even a word for ‘cheese’ in Mandarin!

After some well-publicised food safety issues the Chinese authorities have understandably introduced rigorous new standards. The dairy companies told me that China sees British goods as high quality and safe, and that imported milk products such as flavoured UHT can command up to £4 per litre in some Chinese stores.

However, they would like more clarity on import and safety regulations, as well as a clearer idea of how “organic” is defined here. This is something that Defra and our Chinese counterparts can discuss, so we should be able to help here.

Then it was off to a reception hosted by Diageo, who own some of the biggest drinks brands in the world like Johnnie Walker Whisky, for companies who are out here for the Food and Hotel China trade fair which opens tomorrow. Companies I spoke to said the same thing as the dairy firms I met earlier – help with the paperwork was where the Government could be most effective.

We finished the day with a dinner with Chinese businesses looking to invest in the UK. Earlier on we had the news that it will invest £3m in carbon fibres development at Southampton Science Park, and over dinner we discussed other potential investment targets.

It’s been a busy but successful first day here, and I look forward to promoting more of what Britain has to offer the rest of the world at the Food and Hotel China Conference tomorrow.

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Daniel Beltrá on his Arctic mission

Posted by admin on November 14th, 2012

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The Prix Pictet-shortlisted photographer discusses his expedition to the Arctic to document the lowest sea-ice level ever recorded

Eric Hilaire

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Kilroy Realty Corporation Raises San Francisco Profile with Plans to Build a Premier, LEED Platinum Office Tower in Irreplaceable Mission Street Location

Posted by admin on October 23rd, 2012

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) today said it plans to develop up to a 400,000 square-foot, 27-story office tower in the heart of San Francisco’s highly desirable South of Market financial district, adapting the company’s signature collaborative workspace concepts to a high-rise office environment.

“Just as the TransBay transit center, in combination with the BART and Caltrain, will forever change how San Franciscans interpret transportation, I believe 350 Mission will change how we interpret office space in this city.”

The company said it has acquired a 0.43 acre, fully entitled development site at 350 Mission Street, a premier location situated at the main entrance of the City’s new transit station for approximately $ 52 million. KRC expects to invest an additional $ 200 million developing a high-image glass office tower with floor-to-ceiling windows providing abundant natural light, column-free floor plates offering open-office high-ceiling layouts, and ultra-energy-efficient operating systems—all qualities that are sought after by today’s modern office user.

The Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) design focuses on the creation of an urban living room that is highly engaged with the City’s urban realm animated by a café, a restaurant, and a digital canvas. It reflects state-of-the-art sustainability practices and energy-usage standards which are targeted to earn the building LEED Platinum certification—the first ground-up commercial development property in San Francisco to do so. The design utilizes numerous innovative technologies with the aim of creating a building with a carbon footprint that will be as close to zero as possible. According to Craig Hartman, FAIA, SOM’s Design Partner, this will be one of the most innovative office use towers in the U.S.

Situated at the corner of Mission and Fremont Streets and immediately across the street from the new Transbay Transit Center, the office tower will offer the convenience, high visibility and urban amenities that are attractive to the city’s technology and media companies as well as traditional space users. KRC said it will heighten the impact of the building’s prominent location with a 50-foot, open air entry lobby featuring a 75×40 foot electronic media display wall—the first of its kind in San Francisco. The new building—designed with a side-core configuration, an all-concrete structure and an under-floor air distribution system—will accommodate the high-density usage and flexible and open interiors preferred by knowledge-based, collaborative workforces. In-building amenities include electric vehicle charging stations, a fitness center with showers and lockers, and a first-class bicycle and storage center.

“It is rare that you get the opportunity to build from scratch a cutting-edge urban work environment in one of the nation’s hottest office markets at a cost-basis that makes it highly attractive relative to existing Class A properties. Also, given that there are very few large contiguous spaces available in the market, we have a great opportunity to pre-lease a substantial portion of the building,” said John Kilroy, Jr., president and chief executive officer of KRC. “We intend to make the most of it—for the City and for our tenants.”

Christopher Roeder, David Churton and Ted Davies of Jones Lang LaSalle have been engaged by the company as the listing brokers for the project. “350 Mission will be a truly iconic project and is a pivotal piece of the revolutionary TransBay area redevelopment plan,” said Christopher Roeder, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle. “Just as the TransBay transit center, in combination with the BART and Caltrain, will forever change how San Franciscans interpret transportation, I believe 350 Mission will change how we interpret office space in this city.”

About Kilroy Realty Corporation. Kilroy Realty Corporation, a member of the S&P Small Cap 600 Index, is a real estate investment trust active in the office and industrial submarkets along the West Coast. For over 60 years, KRC has owned, developed, acquired and managed real estate assets, consisting primarily of Class A real estate properties in the coastal regions of Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego County, the San Francisco Bay Area and greater Seattle. At June 30, 2012, KRC owned approximately 12.2 million rentable square feet of commercial office space and 3.4 million rentable square feet of industrial space.

Forward-Looking Statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, beliefs and assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, changes in circumstances, trends and factors that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Accordingly, actual performance, results and events may vary materially from those indicated in forward-looking statements, and you should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future performance, results or events. Numerous factors could cause actual future performance, results and events to differ materially from those indicated in forward-looking statements, including, among others: risks associated with investment in real estate assets, which are illiquid, and with trends in the real estate industry; significant competition, which may decrease the occupancy and rental rates of properties; the ability to successfully complete acquisitions and dispositions on announced terms; the ability to successfully operate acquired properties; the availability of cash for distribution and debt service and exposure of risk of default under debt obligations; adverse changes to, or implementations of, applicable laws, regulations or legislation; and the ability to successfully complete development and redevelopment projects on schedule and within budgeted amounts. These factors are not exhaustive. For a discussion of additional factors that could materially adversely affect the Company’s business and financial performance, see the factors included under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on information that was available, and speak only, as of the date on which they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this press release that becomes untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise, except to the extent required in connection with ongoing requirements under Federal securities laws.

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EcoScraps Receives $250,000 Grant from Chase and LivingSocial’s Program, Mission: Small Business

Posted by admin on August 21st, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EcoScraps, a leading provider of sustainable, organic, chemical- and manure-free lawn and garden products, today announced that it received $ 250,000 from Chase and LivingSocial as part of Mission: Small Business^SM, a grant program designed to increase awareness of the important role small businesses play in local communities.

“Their selection validates our company’s efforts to build a more sustainable future for America. This grant will help EcoScraps create more jobs, repurpose more food waste and produce more compost products.”

“We are honored that Chase and LivingSocial considered EcoScraps worthy of this grant,” said EcoScraps CEO and co-founder Dan Blake. “Their selection validates our company’s efforts to build a more sustainable future for America. This grant will help EcoScraps create more jobs, repurpose more food waste and produce more compost products.”

EcoScraps is a no-chemical, no-poop alternative to typical chemical- and manure-based soil products on the market. By establishing a new infrastructure model for creating organic compost, EcoScraps has been able to quickly expand and reach a wide variety of consumers. The company is currently redirecting 100 tons of produce waste each day from grocery stores away from landfills and turning it into compost and other lawn and garden products.

“We were overwhelmed by the number of passionate small businesses that applied for the Mission: Small Business grant program and the number of consumers that showed their support,” said Richard Quigley, president, Business Card, Chase. “Every day, small businesses like EcoScraps inspire us and fuel economic growth. Mission: Small Business is another way we can support small businesses for all they do in their local communities and across the country.”

Participating small businesses from across the country were evaluated based upon their applications which were required to demonstrate a feasible growth plan, creativity, overall passion for their business and the potential to make a positive impact within the local community. A panel of small business experts reviewed nearly 70,000 applications from small businesses across the country and enlisted support from 3.1 million consumers who each voted for their favorite small businesses. EcoScraps was one of 12 companies to receive the Mission: Small Business grants, which totaled $ 3 million. Other recipients included: Bright Power, Carmin Industries, Didrick Medical, Lsher Sport, PlanetPeuse, RonWear Port-able Clothing, Skillastics, The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen, UsedCardboardBoxes.com, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, and VinniBag by Ellessco LLC.

“LivingSocial strives to energize the relationship between consumers and local businesses, and we were especially thrilled by the energy surrounding the Mission: Small Business program,” said Tim O’Shaughnessy, LivingSocial CEO and co-founder. “We are honored to have played a role in identifying EcoScraps as one of the 12 grant recipients and look forward to watching it and the other businesses advance.”

Chase and LivingSocial also partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help announce the program and drive small business engagement and participation.

For more information about EcoScraps, see the following:

About EcoScraps

EcoScraps is an organic lawn and garden products manufacturer that was established in 2010. Its process recycles food waste into nutrient-rich products that help plants grow healthier in the most environmentally friendly way possible. EcoScraps has received several awards in its short history, including the 2010 Sparkseed Innovator honor, 2010 SOCAP Scholar and was named as one of the “Top 25 Most Promising Social Ventures in America” by Businessweek. To learn more about EcoScraps, visit: http://www.ecoscraps.com.

About Mission: Small Business

From May 7 through June 30, Chase and LivingSocial invited small business owners who had been in business for at least two years and had less than 100 employees to visit missionsmallbusiness.com to enter the grant program. Each business was required to answer questions about why their business is unique, outline a proposed plan for utilizing the grant to grow their business and describe how the business is involved within its community.

Consumers were invited to show their support by visiting missionsmallbusiness.com and voting for their favorite registered small businesses. Businesses were required to receive at least 250 votes to be considered for a grant.

Grant recipients were selected by a panel of small business experts including:

Steve Case, entrepreneur and co-founder of AOL; CEO, Revolution LLC
Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes
Jason Calacanis, CEO, Mahalo.com
David Chavern, executive vice president and chief operating officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Richard Quigley, president, Business Card, Chase
Tim O’Shaughnessy, CEO and co-founder of LivingSocial

About Chase and Small Business

Chase, the nation’s #1 SBA lender, booked $ 10 billion in small business loans through the first half of 2012, a 35 percent increase over the same time last year. Chase upheld its #1 SBA ranking through three quarters of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s fiscal year, approving more loans than any other bank. Through June 30, 2012, Chase approved 3,338 SBA 7a and Express loans for $ 385 million. The continued increase in Chase’s lending reflects the bank’s pledge to help American small business grow. In the past three years, the bank has hired more than 1,100 new bankers to serve more than 2 million small businesses.

In 2011, Chase launched business banking innovations such as Instant Storefront from Chase^SM and Chase QuickDeposit^SM, as well as enhancements to Chase Mobile^SM for Business and an array of free fraud protection services. In addition, Chase offers the Ink from Chase credit card, which provides robust, flexible payment solutions and resources that meet the unique needs of small business owners. Ink customers also have free access to Jot^SM, a mobile application and online solution which saves small business owners time by enabling them to easily track, categorize and organize business expenses from their iPhone^® and Android™ mobile devices or online.

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $ 2.3 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. Chase serves more than 50 million consumers and small businesses through more than 5,500 bank branches, 17,500 ATMs, credit cards, mortgage offices, and online and mobile banking as well as through relationships with auto dealerships. More information about Chase is available at www.chase.com.

About LivingSocial

LivingSocial is the online source for discovering valuable local experiences. We inspire our members to find, share, and enjoy the best of their neighborhoods by connecting them with handpicked local businesses. With new and diverse offerings each day, we encourage members to discover everything from family aquarium outings to weekend excursions to exclusive gourmet dinners and more. We help great local businesses grow by introducing them to high-quality new customers, and give merchants the tools to make our members their regulars. Based in Washington, D.C., LivingSocial now has more than 65 million members in 22 countries.

About The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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Basketball star’s conservation mission

Posted by admin on August 15th, 2012

Yao Ming inspects the corpse of an elephant in Namunyak, northern Kenya, as part of his conservation mission to document the poaching crisis in Africa

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Jim Paice in China – diary of a trade mission

Posted by admin on May 17th, 2012

Thursday 17 May

“I’ve just finished a jam-packed but interesting day in China, on day one of my six day trade mission. I have visited Shanghai, am now in Nanjing and will be travelling to Beijing on Saturday.

“We arrived into Shangai early this morning, where I later attended a lunch with UK and Chinese retailers and Chinese importers. The Chinese retail sector offers a huge opportunity for the UK and I was able to speak to retail chains already operating in China about their experiences of entering the Chinese market as well as Chinese retailers who are keen to import high quality British products.

“We are already exporting a number of things, such as breakfast cereals, biscuits and whisky; but as Chinese consumers’ tastes change we want to be able to provide to China the wide range of products that Britain has to offer.

“After lunch I visited two retailers: City Shop, a Chinese supermaket that imports products from across the world, including the UK; and Marks and Spencers, which imports all its food and drink from the UK. The store manager told me that Chinese customers love to buy ‘British treats’!

“I then hopped on to the high speed train to Nanjing where I met with the Mayor of Nanjing, a jovial chap who was interested in UK agriculture, and who wants a visit to a UK farm and processing facility during his upcoming visit to the UK in July.

“The day ended with a dinner with UK companies who will be exhibiting at the China Animal Husbandry Exhibition. The UK is able to deliver to China modern technology and the best pig genetics in the world. This exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to create more trade between our two countries. There are already good links between UK and Chinese companies, but there is so much more that we can do.

“I’m looking forward to what the rest of the week has to offer.”

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Recyclebank awards 2 year contract to Contact Centre with a Social Mission

Posted by admin on February 10th, 2012

Call Britannia, a contact centre based Croydon, is delighted to be providing customer service support for Recyclebank’s current members as well as the many new customers that will be joining the, soon to be launched, partnership with TFL (Transport for London) that rewards people for cycling and walking around the capital.

Call Britannia recruits people who have been unemployed for 6 months or over and aims to provide opportunities in areas of high unemployment. This was a significant factor in Recyclebank appointing Call Britannia as the social ethos and personality of both businesses are a perfect fit. Both companies have a commitment to make a contribution to make society better and demonstrate this through their social policies and actions.

There have been over 200 agents who, having been long-term unemployed, are now trained and experienced in delivering excellent customer services, quality assurance and sales programmes on behalf of UK organisations. As a result of the new partnership with Recyclebank, Call Britannia can offer yet more opportunities to those impacted by the current challenging economic climate and its impact on jobs.

As well as Recyclebank, Call Britannia clients include TalkTalk and Kidney Research UK.

Recyclebank provides services to the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor, Lambeth and Holten.

Sarah Anderson CBE, chair of Call Britannia said: “The new relationship with Recyclebank is a great example of two like-minded organisations working together to support communities through their business partnership.”

Rob Crumbie, marketing director, Recyclebank said: “The partnership with Call Britannia is an important one for us. We like to ensure new members get up and running with ease and that queries of existing members are dealt with quickly and seamlessly. Call Britannia is excellently placed to do this job and support us during an exciting growth phase.”

Notes to editor:

About Call Britannia & Recyclebank

For more information please visit www.callbritannia.com and for press enquires please contact [email protected] or 0845 0500 363

For more information please visit www.recyclebank.com and for press enquires please contact [email protected]
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GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC CRUISE THAT STUDIED HEALTH OF OCEANS IS SUBJECT OF EXPLORERS CLUB PUBLIC LECTURE Meet Tara Ocean’s Crew, View Art Inspired by the Mission 7 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012, 46th East 70th Street, New York City

Posted by admin on January 31st, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2012) — The crew of Tara Oceans, a 118foot schooner visiting New York’s East River from February 5 to 11, will be the focus of a public lecture at The Explorers Club, 46th East 70th Street, at 7 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012. Tara Oceans is dedicated to diagnosing the health of the worlds’ oceans, and providing crucial information for future generations.

Inspired by Darwin’s legendary 1820 expedition of the HMS Beagle, Tara’s team of international scientists and explorers have spent the last few years collecting and categorizing plankton (responsible for half the oxygen on the planet) in order to discover the oceans’ relationship to climate change.

The schooner is owned by French fashion designer and activist agnès b. and Etienne Bourgois, her son and Tara’s visionary leader. The boat, designed to work as an ice breaker in

Polar regions, has also sailed in temperate waters and equatorial zones throughout the planet for the past two and a half years.

The evening, which will emphasize the critical importance the oceans play in the health of the planet, includes lectures from Tara Ocean’s chief scientist and mastermind Eric Karsenti, and Romain Troublé, French sailor and chairman of Tara Foundation for Marine Research USA.

In addition, Explorers Club Member Mara G. Haseltine, an artist and environmentalist, will unveil La Boheme: A Portrait of Today’s Ocean’s in Peril, her latest sculpture based on her discoveries on board Tara Oceans. She received the honor of returning the Club’s flag number 75 at the 2011 Explorers Club Annual Dinner for her voyage on Tara Oceans off the coast of Chile.

The Explorers Club is located at 46 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. Tickets are $ 20 ($ 5 students with valid i.d.) and seating is limited. Advance reservations are required by calling 212 628 8383.

For more information on Tara Oceans, please visit www.taraexpeditions.org. For information on The Explorers Club, log onto www.explorers.org. The website for artist Mara Haseltine is www.calamara.com.

About The Explorers Club

The Explorers Club was founded in New York City 1904 by a group of the world’s leading explorers of the time. It is a multidisciplinary, not for profit (501c3) organization dedicated to scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space by supporting research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences. The Club’s members have been responsible for an illustrious series of famous firsts: first to the North Pole, first to the South Pole, first to the summit of Mount Everest, first to the deepest point in the ocean, first to the surface of the moon. With 3,000 members worldwide, the organization is headquartered at 46 East 70th Street, New York, N.Y. 10021. Tel. 212 628 8383; www.explorers.org

Contact Info:

Explorers Club Media Contact:

Jeff Blumenfeld Director of Communications The Explorers Club [email protected] 203-655-1600, c 203-326-1200

Tara Oceans Media Contact:

Eloïse Fontaine (located in Paris) Director of Communications Tara Expéditions [email protected]
+33 (0)142013857

Website : Tara Foundation for Marine Research

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