The Elkhorn Marine Conservancy (EMC), in collaboration with Splashing With Clashing Swim Instruction, concluded its second annual Adult Swimming Program on Sunday 1st September.
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The program, which spanned three weekends, saw eleven participants complete a series of learn-to-swim classes, culminating in a snorkel excursion to explore EMC’s coral reef restoration site off the coast of Green Island.
“The adult swimming program was truly life-changing. Over three weeks, I learned to swim with a supportive group, feeling safe and guided every step of the way” says Zoe Teague, one of the students from this year’s program.
“The experience was intense but incredibly rewarding, and seeing my progress in such a short time was amazing. The highlight was deepening my connection to nature by exploring the coral nurseries and learning about EMC’s work. This program has opened up a whole new world for me.”
This program builds on EMC’s recent community engagement initiatives and accomplishments, including:
- A collaboration with EAG for the ‘Into the Wild – The Coral Code’ YouTube three-part video series that encourages school-aged children to learn more about coral reefs in Antigua and Barbuda and their supporting ecosystems.
- Hosting excursions for a total of 60 children this summer at the EMC Green Island Coral Nursery site through collaborations with three local summer camps
“This program offers a transformative experience of moving from fear of the water to being in awe of the ocean,” says Christal Clashing, newly appointed Director of Advancement and Community Engagement at the Elkhorn Marine Conservancy.
“ Our participants’ engagement with the water won’t stop here. EMC will launch their quarterly Sunday Snorkel Club on Sunday 22nd September 2024 for past program participants and members of the general public to go snorkeling in the safety of a group at select snorkel sports across the island.”
In response to the overwhelming need for habitat restoration and conservation, the Elkhorn Marine Conservancy (EMC) was established in 2021 with the mission to enhance the resilience and local stewardship of Antigua’s marine ecosystems.
Since its inception, the EMC has successfully grown and planted thousands of endangered corals back onto the reef.
They strive to address the local root causes of marine degradation by increasing public awareness, advocating for policy change, implementing educational programs and developing science-based strategies to protect Antigua’s waters.
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wonderful initiative! Congrats Ms. Clashing
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