OCEANS TWELVE: Unique 2011 calendar celebrates the marine environment

Dec. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- 12 of the world’s most remarkable, award-winning, underwater photographers have joined forces in a unique collaboration and created a limited edition 2011 calendar to raise funds for the UK shark and marine conservation charity, Bite-Back.  

The high quality, A4 calendar is priced at just £7.99 (+p&p) and available online at http://www.bite-back.com/shop/shop-cool-stuff.htm

Month by month, legendary photographers including David Doubilet, Jeff Rotman, Doug Perrine, Alex Mustard, , Brian Skerry, Amos Nachoum and Michael Aw have combined breathtaking images with thought-provoking commentary on the status of the oceans to make this exclusive calendar a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in the marine environment.

High definition underwater images from around the world, including sharks, swordfish, humpback whales, grey seals, rays and manatees showcase the true beauty beneath the waves, while first-hand insights from each photographer on the demise of the oceans highlight key issues challenging the marine environment.

Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: "This is an extraordinary collection of images from an extraordinary group of individuals. We're proud to have their support for our pioneering campaigns and grateful for the opportunity to share their profound observations and wisdom."

In a perfect endorsement of Bite-Back’s work, the explorer and television presenter, Monty Halls, said: "Bite-Back is at the very forefront of shark conservation. It is tireless, resourceful and genuinely effective at addressing marine conservation issues and presenting intelligent solutions.  By purchasing this calendar you’ll be advancing its work and supporting its ambitions to end the trade and consumption of shark products and other threatened marine life.”

Visit http://www.bite-back.com for more information, campaign updates and other Christmas gift ideas.

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Formed in 2002, Bite-Back continues to be the UK's only organisation dedicated to the protection of sharks by reducing consumer demand for its meat and fins.

Bite-Back successfully campaigns to end the sale of shark items in the UK. Already the charity has inspired ASDA to stop selling shark meat in 180 stores; ended the sale of shark cartilage capsules in 550 Holland & Barratt outlets; motivated the world’s only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant, Hakkasan, to stop selling shark fin soup and prompted the noodle bar chain Wagamama to remove shark from its menu.