Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF), the non-profit organization that promotes marine conservation, funds innovative scientific research and develops cutting-edge educational programs for students, has announced a partnership with Florida Fin Fest, a free ocean conservation, education and music festival presented by Natural Life September 13-14 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
“We are thrilled to partner with Florida Fin Fest with activations in the Education Village,” said Jessica Harvey, CEO of the Guy Harvey Foundation. “Education is so vital, particularly as we foster the next era of marine conservationists. We want to inspire and encourage a better understanding of marine wildlife and how to conserve our precious resources.”
The Guy Harvey Foundation will host a series of free engaging 30-minute fish printing and mural painting activations in the Education Village at the Seawalk Pavilion. The 30-minute sessions, set for Friday, Sept. 13 at 5 and 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14 between noon and 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to add their creativity to complete a mural outlined by world-renowned artist, conservationist and scientist Dr. Guy Harvey.
Attendees can also purchase Guy Harvey Lokai bracelets featuring his iconic artwork. A portion of sales from the bracelets benefit ocean conservation through the Guy Harvey Foundation. All Lokai bracelets carry a small bead filled with elements from the highest and lowest points on Earth, water from Mount Everest and mud from the Dead Sea, reminding those who wear them to stay humble during life’s peaks and hopeful during its lows.
For more information please visit Florida Fin Fest at www.flfinfest.com, or Guy Harvey Foundation at www.guyharveyfoundation.org.
About Guy Harvey
Guy Harvey is a world-renowned marine wildlife artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw, but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science and later, earned his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies. The Guy Harvey brand brings the undersea world into everyday life through various licensed products including apparel, artwork, home goods and gift items that can be found in various retailers within the US, Caribbean and Central America. With over 1 million followers on social media, the Guy Harvey brand has a wide demographic base of outdoor and water enthusiasts and helps benefit marine conservation through the research and education work of the Guy Harvey Foundation. To learn more about Guy Harvey apparel, please visit www.guyharvey.com.
About the Guy Harvey Foundation
With a focused mission to better understand and conserve the ocean environment, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research and provides funding to affiliated researchers who share this objective. The GHF also develops and hosts cutting-edge educational programs that help educators to foster the next era of marine conservationists, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem. For more information, visit www.GuyHarveyFoundation.org. Follow the GHF on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GuyHarveyOcean, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GuyHarveyOcean, or connect on Instagram at www.instagram.com/GuyHarveyOcean.
About Florida Fin Fest
Florida Fin Fest presented by Natural Life heads into year 4 of the festival, attracting over 30,000 attendees from around the United States. The festival partners with various conservation-minded organizations to activate an educational village on the event footprint. Speaker panels and educational activations will inspire attendees of all ages to learn more about protecting our natural resources while grooving to the music. Florida Fin Fest also prides itself on prohibiting any single use plastics from being used on site.
Flipturn, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Stop Light Observation, Paco Versailles, Vincent Antone, Prizilla, Speakeasy, Faze Wave, Brave Baby, and Madison Hughes make for an incredible weekend lineup of energizing music.
Event access is divided into free-to-the-public general admission (GA) and a VIP experience where patrons can access unlimited beer and seltzer options along with food from The Local Neptune Beach, all while enjoying optimal views of the stage. An upgraded Platinum VIP experience can be purchased and it includes pre- and after-party invitations and access to air-conditioned viewing decks.
For more information, please visit the official Florida Fin Fest website at www.flfinfest.com. Stay connected and receive updates by following us on social media @flfinfest.
This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media