[Music] amlaykum. I grew up in a mulabi, an island and I heard a lot of stories, a lot of stories from the elders, from my parents, from my mother, from my father, from my grandpa about how the sea shaped us, how the sea shaped Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and how our forefathers lived off the sea. And I'll share an idea with you guys.Tell me what you think about it. Our elders lived off the sea. And it's the reason we're here today.Isn't it right for us to be taking care of the sea, to be conserving the sea. Not ju ...

Environmental Advocacy - The speaker, Anders Thomas Flood, is a passionate advocate for sustainability and environmental conservation, promoting these causes through photography and filmmaking [1] - Anders' first documentary, "Coexistence," highlights the importance of coexistence between man and nature, focusing on the struggles of the city's monkey population [1] - The talk emphasizes the urgency of addressing ocean health, stating that today's children may be the last generation to witness a healthy ocean [1] - The message conveys hope, suggesting that small actions can make a significant difference in the ocean's fate [1] Speaker's Background - Anders Thomas Flood started diving at eight and became a Master Diver at 14, indicating a long-standing connection with the ocean [1] - He is a student at Prince of Wales Island International School in Penang, Malaysia [1] - Anders is an aspiring wildlife photographer and filmmaker, using Penang's rainforest and marine landscapes to hone his skills [1] Project Updates - Anders released his first documentary feature, "Coexistence," in 2024 [1] - He is currently working on new projects to be shared with the global community [1]

Marine Conservation & Gender Equality - The speaker accidentally became a marine conservationist at 18, influenced by her surfer father [1][2] - The speaker highlights the understaffed, underfunded, and underappreciated nature of marine conservation, emphasizing the need for patience and nurturing [22] - The speaker questions why opportunities for women in marine conservation need justification, arguing that most opportunities are already tailored for men [16] - The speaker advocates for the inclusion and leadership of women in marine conservation, emphasizing that it's not about excluding men but correcting historical imbalances [14][15] - The speaker connects the qualities often found in women, such as attention to detail and passion, to the requirements of marine conservation [35] Marine Conservation Projects & Experiences - The speaker participated in a video competition called "Why Coexist," winning a trip to the Seychelles and leading to further involvement in marine conservation [4][5][7] - The speaker received a dive master scholarship from Blue Corner Dive, aimed at increasing local female divers [8][9] - The speaker created a short film on Coral Catch, a program offering Indonesian women a 9-week coral restoration scholarship [10][11] - The speaker was involved in a project called ReShark, aiming to repopulate baby leopard sharks in Raja, where she worked as a "shark nanny" for 2 months [23] - The speaker describes coral restoration as an intimate process, requiring consistency, passion, and attention to detail, mirroring the roles women have traditionally played in communities [25][26][27][28]