THE E-MAGAZINE FOR OCEAN LIFE SNEAK PEAKS! FREE! APRIL 2021 | ISSUE 1
SALTY LIFE Ocean Hacks INTERVIEW X 2
Video inspiration Ocean Foodie
ROGER MUNNS
Cinematographer on Blue Planet II
INSPIRATION!
ISLANDER HENRIETTE The real islanderlife Helgeland/Norway
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CONTENT THE DREAM - DIGITAL NOMADLIFE - VR EXPERIENCE
03 EDITOR'S NOTE The whole idea behind this magazine, is to present content from Ocean People worldwide.
04 OCEAN PEOPLE Ocean People come in many shapes. Some of us are even "FISH PEOPLE".
06 INSPIRATION Quote and image for Ocean vibes
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CINEMATOGRAPHER ON BLUE PLANET II
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THE DREAM
LIVING ON A SAIL BOAT - BEHIND THE SCENE 13 CAN WE HELP? We will try a new approach. The aim is to set up small digital projects/activities where people can volunteer from their screen.
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MEET ISLANDER HENRIETTE
OCEAN FOODIES SEA URCHINS
A dream have been to join the fishermen in Lofoten one winter.
These spiny creatures have become a delicacy in many countries. So, which part should you eat?
Tips and Tricks for a life closer to the Ocean
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WALK THE EARTH
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A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR The Ocean has always been part of my life. You know that seaweedy, salty scent when you get closer? That is enough to make me happy! The whole idea behind this magazine, is to present content from Ocean People worldwide.
Most of us "Ocean People" have several interests linked to the Ocean. So why not combine them all in one place. That's what we have done! Enjoy:)
We want the magazine to feel informal - "like pass through your screen.
LENA FAGERWING FOUNDER WWW.OCEANHAB.ORG Forfatter
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chatting over a coffee". The Ocean wibes should
INSPIRATION
OCEAN PEOPLE diversity
PEOPLE WITH A LOVE FOR THE OCEAN - ARE FOUND WORLDWIDE
Ocean People come in many shapes: Scuba divers, Seafood chefs, UW Photographers, Fishermen, Kayakers Sailors, Ocean Foodies, Freedivers, Snorkelers, Yachters, Conservationist, Marinebiologist, Seaweed harvesters..... Some of us are even "FISH PEOPLE".
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BOAT LIFE
THE DREAM OF COFFEE OUT ON DECK. BE INSPIRED TO TRY OUT A NEW LIFESTYLE!
Many of us dream about living life on a sailboat.
Check out a family's "behind the scene" from
The idea of morning coffee out on deck, fishing
living on a boat. Filled with humour:)
for dinner and being closer to the Ocean... But what is it really like. How does it work with storage, cooking dinner in a small space etc. 01 APRIL 2021 | OCEAN PEOPLE
Click on the video above, to get a closer look.
Sharks are beautiful animals, and if you're lucky enough to see lots of them, that means that you're in a healthy ocean. You should be afraid if you are in the ocean and don't see sharks.
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INTERVIEW
MEET
CINEMATOGRAPHER
ROGER MUNNS
Can you present yourself and your Ocean link.
My name is Roger Munns. I am a wildlife cinematographer with a focus on marine life. I was one of the principal cinematographers on Blue Planet II and have worked on several other Attenborough landmarks for the BBC. I grew up on the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall in the UK but have been based in Malaysia for the past 20 years. What is your nr. 1 ocean memory?
My standout memory was filming and freediving making of ‘Life’ for the BBC. The encounter lasted over an hour and the calf was incredibly friendly. It was like playing with a puppy the size of an elephant! I think marine mammals make possibly the best encounters as they have so much Photographer: Jason Isley / Scubazoo. Roger filming green turtles, Malaysia.
awareness and emotional intelligence compared to most fish-life.
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with a humpback whale calf in Tonga during the
"JOHNSONS BABY SHAMPOO IS ALWAYS IN MY DIVE BAG" Do you have something «salty» to share with
Is there something else you would like to add. You
other ocean people around the globe?
decide the topic:)
Johnsons baby shampoo is always in my dive
My favourite marine megafauna are manta rays. I’m
bag. It is great for putting on your dome for split
very proud to be an ambassador for the Manta Trust
shots, it helps ease me into my spear fishing
and I heartily recommend that you check out their
wetsuit, and it’s great with a dash of freshwater
amazing conservation and educational work:
for cleaning the lenses of salty sunglasses. I also always bring a re-usable water bottle with me to
https://www.mantatrust.org/
save on single use plastic. Freediving or snorkelling with huge numbers of 4-5
Which ocean «skill» would you like to learn?
wide mantas in hanifaru bay, Maldives is another highlight of my career and something I wish
My next course will probably be mixed gases for
everyone could experience.
my rebreather. I would like to learn to be able to use helium so I can film down in the depths at 40100m. there are so many stories waiting to be told down there!
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OCEAN SHOUTOUTS! Tips for Ocean Inspiration from Roger Munns. Photographer: Jason Isley / Scubazoo
Is it possible for people to learn more about you and your shared skill/story?
I have a blog on my website – https://www.roger-munns.com and I have an instagram account where I share images and stories from my work: https://www.instagram.com/roger.munns/ Do you have special «ocean profiles» you follow/look up to? Which channel? OCEANhab can give an extra shout out! Photographer: Jason Isley / Scubazoo
There are a lot of inspirational ocean people out there. I would say I gravitate to fellow cinematographers and NGO’s on instagram – rogerhorrocks, mantatrust, jchauser
to visit.
The Galapagos is still top of my wish list. I had to turn down a job there this year due to a schedule clash and it was heartbreaking!
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Name a marine destination you would love
g n i v i d a b u c S "
n a h t r is safe g n i v i d y k s , g n drivi n o h t a r a m n e v e and . " g n i n n ru
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TASTE OF SALT
Sea Urchin
OCEAN FOODIE a delicacy in many countries. So, which part should you eat? Look for the orange bits. Those 5 lobes are the reproductions organs. Yes, that is what 5 star restaurants serve:) They are easy to harvest, and in certain areas harvesting urchins is a method to maintain a healthy ocean. Too many urchins can eat their way through a kelp forest quicker than most of us can imagine.
Nutrition Facts: Calories: 150 Fat Calories: 50 Total Fat: 10 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 200 mg Sodium: 200 mg Protein: 10 g Omega 3: 0.5 g https://www.seafoodsource.com/seafoodhandbook/shellfish/sea-urchin
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These spiny creatures have become
"EATING THEM RAW IS PROBABLY EATING THEM AT THEIR BEST." The taste of sea urchins is described in many ways. Some people compare it to egg yolk, others to lobster or a sweet ocean flavour. The quote above is from "holafoodie". Check out their recipe for Galicien sea urchin gratin: http://holafoodie.com/recipe/galician-seaurchins-gratin/ What is an "uni Espresso"? The founders of OCEANhab used to serve these tasty espressos from their popup "urchin bar". Add some fresh sea urchin "roe" to your newly made espresso. This combination really works!
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CONSERVATION
CAN WE HELP ?
The platform OCEANhab is setting up a special category for "virtual volunteering". The current situation with Corona has reduced many opportunities for non-profit organizations to survive. Even in a "normal" world, people don't always have the resources to travel and help out. We will try a new approach. The aim is to set up small digital projects/activities where people can volunteer from their screen. Activities offered can inlude "behind the scenes" via zoom, webinars etc. Are you part of a non-profit organization with Ocean focus? Would you like to become a partner for this "pilot"? Please, send us an e-mail and we can dive into different possibilities: hello@oceanhab.org https://www.oceanhab.org/
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S A E D I R U O Y ! s ic p o t r u o Y e choos If you have ideas about content or partnership. Just send us a message. We are always up for a "chat" with fellow Ocean People: hello@oceanhab.org
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INTERVIEW
MEET
ISLANDER
HENRIETTE NÆSS EBBESEN
Can you present yourself and your Ocean link.
My name is Henriette Næss Ebbesen, and I am born and raised in the coast of Helgeland. I grew up on an Island called Vega, with my mom and dad as farmers, and my to older sisters. Growing up on an Island, and living only 200 meters from the ocean - my love for the ocean came naturally. Going out with the boat fishing for cod, pollack and halibut, paddling in the sunset in deep fire-red color, and swimming in crystal clear water. Is there an ocean «skill» you would like to learn?
one winter. Going out in January or February in rough, cold weather in Northern Norway, experiencing the real life of Norwegian fishermen.
Photographer: Sven Kiesche
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A dream have been to join the fishermen in Lofoten
"THE REAL ISLANDERLIFE" What is your nr. 1 ocean memory?
Anything else you would like to share?
In 2015 I was living all alone on a small Island called
If you want to have a taste of how my life at Store
Store Emårsøyn. A small Island my mom and dad
Emårsøyn was, have a look at this youtubelink.
bought in 2008. They rebuild the house, farm, boathouse and toilet as it once was. I lived there for 3
“Moments from Store Emårsøyn”
months as they did 100 years ago. Without electricity and internet, a hundred years old stone oven, and with my to 2 sheep. I also took care of the old eiderduck tradition. This was my job, but also something I always wanted to do. The real islanderlife. Do you have something «salty» to share with other ocean people?
If you love the ocean vibes, diving, fishing, heritage history; The coast of Helgeland, and Vega is the perfect place to go. Here you can find activities, food, history and adventures connected to the ocean.
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OCEAN SHOUTOUTS! Tips for Ocean Inspiration from Henriette Næss Ebbesen
it possible for people to learn more about you and your shared skill/story??
Personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henriettebbesen/?hl=en Do you have special «ocean profiles» you follow/look up to? Which channel? OCEANhab can give an extra shout out!
Salty_crew “posts a lof of cool fishing tips, stories, diving adventures, surfing spots. And with very nice photos and videos. Name a marine destination you would love to visit.
I would have loved to dive in the Australian ocean – The Great Barrier reef. A lot of wildlife, and different ocean life than Norway. Exciting.
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SAILFISH genus Istiophorus
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"The sailfish is named for its sail-like dorsal fin and is widely considered the fastest fish in the ocean, clocking in at speeds of 70 mph. "
OCEAN "HACKS"
TIPS & TRICKS FOR AN OCEAN LIFE
Freediving Tips One breath diving. Learn more about the techniques behind freediving.
Seaweed Snacks Check out this video on how to make Korean fried seaweed snack!
Ocean through VR
The Bowline knot can save lifes. Repeat it until you know it by heart.
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Life saving knot
Not everyone is fortunate to live close to the Ocean. VR cardboards are cheap, and provide a possibility to still experience the Ocean in 360.
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