It's your world. Are you strong enough?

Our bees are in danger, three species of bees are already extinct and others are in rapid decline. Spread seeds, love bees! Bumblebees rely on particular flowers for food throughout the year use the Bee kind tool to discover whether the flowers in your garden are bee­‐friendly http://beekind.bumblebeeconservation.org/

The African elephant is the world’s largest land mammal – with males measuring up to 4 metres high and usually weighing over six tonnes. Are you keen to learn more http://www.wwf.org.uk/what_we_do/safeguarding_the_natural_world/wildlife/african_elephant/?pc=ALD004002&gclid=COCc4tWvlbcCFTIQtAodmm0ABw

The magic number is 10,000, huh? Maybe you have heard the recent guidelines about walking 10,000 steps per day and the importance of being active. How far is 10,000 steps anyway? The average person’s stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long. That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk one mile, and 10,000 steps is close to 5 miles. Walking can be done almost anywhere, at any time, and in any weather (especially now summer’s on the way). It’s also a great way to get from A to B, which means you can fit walking into your daily routine http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/10000stepschallenge.aspx

Now they do say we should all be eating at least 5 portions of fruit or veg a day, and here’s one way we think would encourage more people to eat up – amazing animals made from fruit! They look great and tasty, too source: Amazing Photos in the World

Just like it was in the old days a pole is a symbol of unity, tradition and pride. It represents a family’s histories, relationships, stories, beliefs and experiences. A traditional totem pole shows animals and mythical figures associated with a family or friends. The word totem is derived from the Ojibwe word odoodem, “his kinship group”. We came across this modern day totem in Geralton, Western Australia. We love the messages,must be time for a group hug x

Our children really are the future. Whales eating baked beans now that would be a lot of gas ha ha protecting the planet is everyone’s job and these awesome kids are attempting to save the Kimberley region of Western Australia! The Kimberley is a vast and very sparsely populated region of Australia. The landscape of the region is as immense as it is beautiful. Despite its vast natural wonders, there is much of the Kimberley flora and fauna which remains unexplored and little understood. The Kimberley is home to thousands of plant and animal species, many of them highly restricted or specialised, whilst some are threatened, vulnerable or endangered. Put simply, there remains so much to learn about the region that …

It’s easy! Cycling is often the easiest way to get around our city – you can ride quickly and directly to the shops, to school or to work, and not have to worry about parking the car. It’s fun! Cycling is a really enjoyable way to get around and spend your time, whether you’re riding alone, or with your friends or family. Take a picnic and make a day of it! It’s fast! During the rush hour, cycling can be up to twice as fast as going by car. Most places in a city can be reached by bike in around 30 minutes. It’s free! With a bike there’s no fuel to buy (apart from your own food!), no road tax or parking fees. …

A school project showing the amount of sugar in soft drinks. Source: a collaborative sustainability communications platform that acts as a catalyst for change. Aiming to build an abundant, resilient Africa that can deliver: ENOUGH.FOR ALL.FOREVER. http://www.facebook.com/sustainourafrica  

Keeping the vibe real and spreading positivity where ever we can, look what we found today at Blue Mountain Cafe, Sydenham, London. LOVE your work guys!!! WHOOHAAA x

Here’s a great little article from last year suggesting UK children are losing contact with nature at a “dramatic” rate, and their health and education are suffering http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17495032 here at The Green Marine we are determined to reverse this trend and reconnect our children with each other and the natural world around them. Keep watching this space peeps x