BSAC has celebrated reaching its 50th Marine Champion milestone by announcing that SCUBA snorkel columnist Andy Torbet has become the project’s Ambassador.
Scuba diver, snorkeller and TV personality Andy has joined forces with BSAC to raise awareness of the role Marine Champions and their clubs have to play in protecting and advocating for the marine environment.
Speaking on becoming a BSAC Marine Champions Ambassador, Andy said he was looking forward to working with the Marine Champion community to ‘instigate practical action and change.’
Andy explained:
BSAC’s growing network of Marine Champions is a shining example of the power of grassroots action, education, and participation and I am delighted to be an Ambassador.
Whether it’s a beach clean or underwater litter pick, data collected from a marine life survey, campaigning, or simply diving or snorkelling with an environmental purpose, now’s the time to make our voices and actions count.
Launched back in August, the Marine Champion initiative aims to create a community of marine environment advocates across the BSAC club network. Each Marine Champion has been tasked with coordinating their club’s environmental activities, including beach cleans, underwater litter picks, surveys and conservation campaigns.
Response to the project has been overwhelmingly positive, with the project recruiting its 50th Marine Champion two months ahead of target. BSAC is now looking even more members to take up the Marine Champion mantle within their clubs.
BSAC CEO Mary Tetley welcomed new Ambassador Andy Torbet to the growing Marine Champion ‘family’.
Our new Marine Champions community is going from strength to strength as more BSAC members and their clubs sign up to the role. And, with Andy’s support, passion and knowledge of our underwater world, we are delighted to have him on board!
Watch new Marine Champion Ambassador Andy Torbet explain why the project is close to his heart:
Inspired to become a Marine Champion?
To apply to become the BSAC Marine Champion for your club you need to be aged 18+ and have your application endorsed by a member of your club’s committee.
For more information on the Marine Champions initiative and to apply online, go to bsac.com/marinechampions
