#The Ocean Wall by Filipe Neves

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World Sea Turtle Day

World  Sea Turtle Day is celebrated every year on June 16 to raise awareness  about the plight of sea turtles. Did you know that every year, about  eight tonnes of plastic are dumped in our oceans? That is extremely  hazardous to sea turtles, so much so that six out of eight marine turtle  species are on the verge of extinction. There are many other threats to  sea turtles, such as encroachment of coastal development on nesting  beaches, marine pollutants, accidental drowning on fishing gear, and the  international turtle meat trade. Join hands with us to raise awareness  about this important issue and save lives.

History of World Sea Turtle Day

World  Sea Turtle Day is observed on July 16, the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr,  known as the “father of sea turtle biology.” Dr. Carr is well-known for  devoting his entire career to the research and conservation of sea  turtles. Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on Earth, having  remained ‌unchanged for 110 million years. Most information on these  creatures has focused on their nesting females and hatchlings, but new  research techniques, such as satellite tracking technology, have allowed  scientists to gain insights into their lives.

During summers,  turtles follow an ancient reproductive ritual, in which the female  leaves the sea and crawls to shore to dig a nest in the sand. The female  turtle uses her rear flippers to dig the nest hole and then lays about  100 eggs. After laying the eggs, the turtle covers them and camouflages  the nest site before returning to the ocean. Nesting turtles may return  to the nesting site for laying eggs several times and usually nest every  two to three years.

Temperature has a significant impact on the  sea turtle sex ratio. Warmer temperatures produce more females, while  cooler temperatures are found to produce more males. Eggs hatch after an  incubation of two months. The hatching moves towards the sea in the  night by using the bright view of the night sky. Artificial lights can  distract the hatchlings from finding their way to the ocean.

World Sea Turtle Day timeline

17th Century A Decline In Green Turtle Population

Green turtle populations decline from 91 million to 30,000.

17th Century A Decline In Hawksbill Turtles

The population of Hawksbill turtles decreases from 11 million to less than 30,000.

2001 — 2011 Loggerheads Declined

The population of loggerheads in the North Pacific declines by about 80%.

2014 Increase In Population With Conservative Efforts

Leatherback turtle nests increase from 27 in 1989 to 641 in 2014.

World Sea Turtle Day Activities

Clean the beaches

Join a coastal conservation group

Research and read up

Turtles  can get confused and consider trash as food. They can get caught in  plastic loops, and after consuming plastic, they suffocate. So, to  celebrate this day, we should help keep our beaches clean.

Work  together with like-minded people to protect these endangered species.  Find out different ways to protect turtle nests and share the  information with family and friends.

Many  things in our daily routine that can disrupt the life cycle of turtles.  Read up and spread the message to people about the ways to save sea  turtles and offer healthy alternative practices.

5 Facts About Sea Turtles

Turtles don’t have teeth

Turtle shells are made of bones

The biggest threat is plastic

Only one in 1,000 turtle's eggs

They can swim long distances

Turtles have exceptionally strong upper and lower jaws, which are made of keratin.

Shells have over 50 bones fused, so turtles' shells are just their bones.

One out of every two turtles consumes plastic after mistaking it for jellyfish.

Littering on the beach is drastically stopping hatchlings from reaching the sea.

The female leatherback is recorded to swim nearly 13,000 miles over 647 days.

Why We Love World Sea Turtle Day

This is a day to spread awareness

World Sea Turtle Day promotes protection for our sea creatures

It encourages us to save lives

World  Sea Turtle Day is observed to raise awareness of sea turtles. On this  day, we join forces to save these magnificent creatures.

It  is a day of protection and education about sea turtles. This day  explains why their protection is critical for all living things.

By  celebrating World Sea Turtle Day and by practicing in the community's  efforts to make life better for sea turtles, we save lives. It is  honorable work and can be accomplished only by a collective effort.

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World Sea Turtle Day

World  Sea Turtle Day is celebrated every year on June 16 to raise awareness  about the plight of sea turtles. Did you know that every year, about  eight tonnes of plastic are dumped in our oceans? That is extremely  hazardous to sea turtles, so much so that six out of eight marine turtle  species are on the verge of extinction. There are many other threats to  sea turtles, such as encroachment of coastal development on nesting  beaches, marine pollutants, accidental drowning on fishing gear, and the  international turtle meat trade. Join hands with us to raise awareness  about this important issue and save lives.

History of World Sea Turtle Day

World  Sea Turtle Day is observed on July 16, the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr,  known as the “father of sea turtle biology.” Dr. Carr is well-known for  devoting his entire career to the research and conservation of sea  turtles. Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on Earth, having  remained ‌unchanged for 110 million years. Most information on these  creatures has focused on their nesting females and hatchlings, but new  research techniques, such as satellite tracking technology, have allowed  scientists to gain insights into their lives.

During summers,  turtles follow an ancient reproductive ritual, in which the female  leaves the sea and crawls to shore to dig a nest in the sand. The female  turtle uses her rear flippers to dig the nest hole and then lays about  100 eggs. After laying the eggs, the turtle covers them and camouflages  the nest site before returning to the ocean. Nesting turtles may return  to the nesting site for laying eggs several times and usually nest every  two to three years.

Temperature has a significant impact on the  sea turtle sex ratio. Warmer temperatures produce more females, while  cooler temperatures are found to produce more males. Eggs hatch after an  incubation of two months. The hatching moves towards the sea in the  night by using the bright view of the night sky. Artificial lights can  distract the hatchlings from finding their way to the ocean.

World Sea Turtle Day timeline

17th Century A Decline In Green Turtle Population

Green turtle populations decline from 91 million to 30,000.

17th Century A Decline In Hawksbill Turtles

The population of Hawksbill turtles decreases from 11 million to less than 30,000.

2001 — 2011 Loggerheads Declined

The population of loggerheads in the North Pacific declines by about 80%.

2014 Increase In Population With Conservative Efforts

Leatherback turtle nests increase from 27 in 1989 to 641 in 2014.

World Sea Turtle Day Activities

Clean the beaches

Join a coastal conservation group

Research and read up

Turtles  can get confused and consider trash as food. They can get caught in  plastic loops, and after consuming plastic, they suffocate. So, to  celebrate this day, we should help keep our beaches clean.

Work  together with like-minded people to protect these endangered species.  Find out different ways to protect turtle nests and share the  information with family and friends.

Many  things in our daily routine that can disrupt the life cycle of turtles.  Read up and spread the message to people about the ways to save sea  turtles and offer healthy alternative practices.

5 Facts About Sea Turtles

Turtles don’t have teeth

Turtle shells are made of bones

The biggest threat is plastic

Only one in 1,000 turtle's eggs

They can swim long distances

Turtles have exceptionally strong upper and lower jaws, which are made of keratin.

Shells have over 50 bones fused, so turtles' shells are just their bones.

One out of every two turtles consumes plastic after mistaking it for jellyfish.

Littering on the beach is drastically stopping hatchlings from reaching the sea.

The female leatherback is recorded to swim nearly 13,000 miles over 647 days.

Why We Love World Sea Turtle Day

This is a day to spread awareness

World Sea Turtle Day promotes protection for our sea creatures

It encourages us to save lives

World  Sea Turtle Day is observed to raise awareness of sea turtles. On this  day, we join forces to save these magnificent creatures.

It  is a day of protection and education about sea turtles. This day  explains why their protection is critical for all living things.

By  celebrating World Sea Turtle Day and by practicing in the community's  efforts to make life better for sea turtles, we save lives. It is  honorable work and can be accomplished only by a collective effort.

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National Dolphin Day  

Visit an aquarium or ocean, watch Flipper, or read all about the  different species of dolphins to celebrate these smart, fun, and unique  marine mammals.

Dolphins warm our hearts when we see them because they always seem  like they’re so happy to see us! These energetic, playful porpoises  provide not only joy for people but also help protect the marine  ecosystem that is our ocean waters.

National Dolphin Day is a day dedicated to dolphins, aimed at  educating people about dolphins and how they help protect the oceans.

Learn about National Dolphin Day

National Dolphin Day has been created so that we can all pay tribute  to this amazing mammal. Dolphins are incredibly intelligent creatures,  as well as being wonderfully sociable. You may have even had the  opportunity to swim with dolphins before, and so you will have  experienced first-hand just how amazing these creatures are.

Dolphins are related to porpoises and whales. They are cetacean  mammals, which can be as small as four-feet in size or as big as  30-feet. This is because there are many different species of dolphins.  These mammals also prefer shallower seas, which is why there are plenty  of opportunities for us to marvel over their beauty.

If you spend some time reading up on dolphins on National Dolphin  Day, we are sure that you will be amazed by some of the information that  you find. Did you know that dolphins have an in-built sonar? Dolphins  use echolocation to navigate and locate their food. They essentially  “see” the sound, as noise bounces off the dolphin’s surroundings and  various objects. Bats also have this superpower as well!

There are plenty of other exciting and interesting facts about  dolphins. We would recommend spending some time learning more about the  different species of dolphins. A lot of people assume that all dolphins  look the same, but this is not the case. There are around 40 different  dolphins species. Some dolphins are pink, some are white and black, some  have no fin on their back whereas others do, and some have no beak! As  you can see, there are a lot of differences, and so it is certainly  fascinating to learn about the various types of dolphins.

One of our favorite facts about dolphins is that they call each other  names! And no; we don’t mean nasty names! Scientists have discovered  that dolphins refer to each other by a given name.

History of National Dolphin Day

Listed under the AVMA’s Pet Health Awareness Events, National Dolphin  Day celebrates the beauty of dolphins. Dolphins exist at the top of the  food chain and provide a balance to the marine environment.

They give marine biologists a good look into the current health of  the ocean. There are over 40 species of dolphins out there in the wild.  Dolphins are highly intelligent mammals that are part of the toothed  whale family, which also includes orcas and pilot whales.

Dolphins give birth tail first, have built-in sonar, and use their  blubber as a heating and cooling system for their bodies. While the most  famous dolphin is the bottlenose dolphin, there are also dolphins that  live in freshwater, such as the Amazon river dolphin.

Others include the Ganges river dolphin, and Indus river dolphin, all  of which primarily reside in the rivers of the region’s forests.  Dolphins also have one of the most complex languages in the animal  kingdom. Dolphins have even been known to refer to others by a given  name.

National Dolphin Day celebrates the uniqueness of these porpoise  creatures out in the ecosystem. It aims to educate people about the  behavior of dolphins and spread the love for these joyful creatures.  Whether you’re on vacation in the tropics or are visiting an oceanarium,  this is the time to head over to the dolphins and say hi.

These creatures can help provide a better understanding of humans.  Though they exhibit different behaviors and look hugely different, they  remind us of our social, friendly behavior they exhibit.

How to celebrate National Dolphin Day

Celebrate this day by learning more about these fantastic creatures.  Take the time to learn the difference between each species and make a  comparison. If you know someone or are someone who loves dolphins, host a  dolphin themed party.

Buy yourself or your friend a dolphin stuffie and save enough money  to go on a vacation trip out to the ocean. Once there you can enjoy  these creatures in person. Share this holiday with your friends and  family and support your nonprofit organization to help keep these  creatures and the marine ecosystem alive.

If you can afford to, it would be great to adopt a dolphin on  National Dolphin Day. It is extremely sad to learn about the thousands  of bottlenose dolphins that die each year because they accidentally  drown in fishing nets. Adopting a dolphin can make a massive difference,  as it enables the WWF to do more work to keep dolphins safe. This  includes funding projects and working with fishing fleets so that  sustainable use of the sea is promoted. When you adopt a dolphin, you  will get a fact pack, as well as an adorable dolphin soft toy. You also  receive a personalized adoption certificate, as well as regular updates.  

You can also spend National Dolphin Day spreading awareness about  these amazing creatures. Take to social media and share some dolphin  photos, as well as some interesting facts about these mammals. You can  encourage your followers, friends, and family members to adopt a dolphin  as well. Plus, we can all do our bit to help protect the oceans. The  main step that we need to take as a society is to stop using single-use  plastics. You could also honor National Dolphin Day by joining a  community or beach clean up?

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World Sea Turtle Day

World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated every year on June 16 to raise awareness about the plight of sea turtles. Did you know that every year, about eight tonnes of plastic are dumped in our oceans? That is extremely hazardous to sea turtles, so much so that six out of eight marine turtle species are on the verge of extinction. There are many other threats to sea turtles, such as encroachment of coastal development on nesting beaches, marine pollutants, accidental drowning on fishing gear, and the international turtle meat trade. Join hands with us to raise awareness about this important issue and save lives.

History of World Sea Turtle Day

World Sea Turtle Day is observed on July 16, the birthday of Dr. Archie Carr, known as the “father of sea turtle biology.” Dr. Carr is well-known for devoting his entire career to the research and conservation of sea turtles. Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on Earth, having remained ‌unchanged for 110 million years. Most information on these creatures has focused on their nesting females and hatchlings, but new research techniques, such as satellite tracking technology, have allowed scientists to gain insights into their lives.

During summers, turtles follow an ancient reproductive ritual, in which the female leaves the sea and crawls to shore to dig a nest in the sand. The female turtle uses her rear flippers to dig the nest hole and then lays about 100 eggs. After laying the eggs, the turtle covers them and camouflages the nest site before returning to the ocean. Nesting turtles may return to the nesting site for laying eggs several times and usually nest every two to three years.

Temperature has a significant impact on the sea turtle sex ratio. Warmer temperatures produce more females, while cooler temperatures are found to produce more males. Eggs hatch after an incubation of two months. The hatching moves towards the sea in the night by using the bright view of the night sky. Artificial lights can distract the hatchlings from finding their way to the ocean.

World Sea Turtle Day timeline

17th Century A Decline In Green Turtle Population

Green turtle populations decline from 91 million to 30,000.

17th Century A Decline In Hawksbill Turtles

The population of Hawksbill turtles decreases from 11 million to less than 30,000.

2001 — 2011 Loggerheads Declined

The population of loggerheads in the North Pacific declines by about 80%.

2014 Increase In Population With Conservative Efforts

Leatherback turtle nests increase from 27 in 1989 to 641 in 2014.

World Sea Turtle Day Activities

Clean the beaches

Join a coastal conservation group

Research and read up

Turtles can get confused and consider trash as food. They can get caught in plastic loops, and after consuming plastic, they suffocate. So, to celebrate this day, we should help keep our beaches clean.

Work together with like-minded people to protect these endangered species. Find out different ways to protect turtle nests and share the information with family and friends.

Many things in our daily routine that can disrupt the life cycle of turtles. Read up and spread the message to people about the ways to save sea turtles and offer healthy alternative practices.

5 Facts About Sea Turtles

Turtles don’t have teeth

Turtle shells are made of bones

The biggest threat is plastic

Only one in 1,000 turtle's eggs

They can swim long distances

Turtles have exceptionally strong upper and lower jaws, which are made of keratin.

Shells have over 50 bones fused, so turtles' shells are just their bones.

One out of every two turtles consumes plastic after mistaking it for jellyfish.

Littering on the beach is drastically stopping hatchlings from reaching the sea.

The female leatherback is recorded to swim nearly 13,000 miles over 647 days.

Why We Love World Sea Turtle Day

This is a day to spread awareness

World Sea Turtle Day promotes protection for our sea creatures

It encourages us to save lives

World Sea Turtle Day is observed to raise awareness of sea turtles. On this day, we join forces to save these magnificent creatures.

It is a day of protection and education about sea turtles. This day explains why their protection is critical for all living things.

By celebrating World Sea Turtle Day and by practicing in the community's efforts to make life better for sea turtles, we save lives. It is honorable work and can be accomplished only by a collective effort.

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Public Art, Albufeira (No. 5)

It is called “The Ocean Wall” and it is “a real ocean entering the heart of the city”. This is the name of the street art work by Filipe Neves, from Albufeira, that already embellishes the pedestrian tunnel of the Rotunda dos Dois Mundos, on Avenida dos Descobrimentos, in Albufeira.

The vice-president of the Albufeira City Council says that the initiative arose from the need to renew the old painting of the tunnel, which was damaged, and to give more light to the underground passage that connects the city center to Parque do Ribeiro, a green space and of leisure used daily by hundreds of residents and tourists.

Ana Pífaro, who is in charge of Culture, underlines that, «in addition to the urban rehabilitation itself, the project intends to pay tribute to land fishermen and marine life, important areas of economic activity and traditions of the county».

The work, which was inspired by the work “Gente de Mar”, an edition published by the municipality in 2009 to mark the National Fisherman's Day, covers an area of ​​700 square meters, where about 500 spray cans were used.

«The result is visible, with the traditional boats, where there is no lack of a boat dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Orada, the fishermen in their work and all kinds of marine life, which has attracted many visits to the place and praise in the media and in the networks. social", says the Albufeira Chamber.

In addition to this work, the artist was also invited to paint the Rotunda dos Golfinhos «which became more beautiful, thanks to his intervention».

The execution of the two works cost around 38 thousand euros.

ASUR, the artistic name of Filipe Neves, «is already well known in the region for the beauty and enormous realism of his paintings, which can be seen on the facades of the Volunteer Fire Departments of Albufeira and Silves and throughout the block of the old canning factories of Olhão”.

It also has in its curriculum some partnerships with several brands, in festivals and several murals in the country, as well as internationally, as is the case of Amsterdam, Milan, Kosovo, Frankfurt, Bangkok, Bali and Osaka.

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