I AM WATER celebrates Earthshot Prize nomination

AN OCEAN conservation group that has helped tens of thousands of children connect with the sea is celebrating two major milestones - 15 years of grassroots work and a nomination for the 2025 global Earthshot Prize.

- OWN CORRESPONDENT

The non-profit organisation, I AM WATER Ocean Conservation Foundation, has worked since 2010 to reconnect underserved youth with the ocean through hands-on workshops and education.

The group’s founder, former free-diving champion Hanli Prinsloo, said the nomination for the Earthshot Prize was “an honour” and a reminder of why their work matters.

“To protect our oceans, we must first connect people to them, especially the next generation,” Prinsloo said.

“This nomination reaffirms the urgent need for ocean connection experiences and the power they have to transform hearts, minds, and communities.”