Entry Title: "
What Lies Beneath the Waves"
Company:
Shadi Al Hroub
,
Jordan
Category: Professional, Media
Designer(s): Shadi al Hroub
Entry Description:
The Project focus on marine life through the theme " What Lies Beneath the Waves". The theme activities focus on Jordan sea outlet in the gulf of Aqaba, and are designed to raise awareness on the importance of protecting marine species, with target groups ( the Royal society for the conservation of nature RSCN, International Found for Animal Welfare IFAW, The Royal marine conservation society of Jordan JREDS and Education Ministry). Topics addressed include acknowledging the human impact on marine life from construction, over fishing, irresponsible diving and littering, as well as identifying the role of citizens in protecting the seas and marine life. Educational awareness activities take place in the schools through open day at the Aqaba Marine Park which also emphasize the significance of marine species globally and locally, especially that are endangered. The Project organizing a drawing competition among the fifteen thousand nature conservation club in schools to design an awareness poster highlighting the importance of protecting marine life. Plays and active dynamic games to improve children's knowledge about the empower them to make a difference are also planned for this open day project. |