Two times Pulitzer-prize winning author David McCullough once said: “You can’t love what you don’t know much about.” Brinkley Davies certainly knows that to be true. Having witnessed the devastating impact of modern life on our oceans as a young girl in South Australia, the 28-year old freediving marine biologist and charity founder knows that to stem the tide of destruction she needs the world to fall in love with our seas and the life that inhabits them, just as she did.
How do you do that, though, when so much of the ocean’s wonder and its ruin are hidden? For Davies, it’s about showing people what they don’t know, even if it’s just from their computer screen.
Into the deep
If you’ve ever seen someone free dive, you’ll know it’s both a mesmerising and a terrifying experience. As I watched video after video of Davies holding her breath as she gracefully swam into the depths of the ocean, I found myself in awe of the grace and beauty before me, while unconsciously holding my own breath. It’s difficult to comprehend how most freedivers hold their breath for more than 10 minutes at a time. As I watch Davies glide alongside deep-sea creatures and explore the dark universe of the ocean, I wonder what it’s really like down there. What goes through her mind as she freedives into its depths?
Bu hikaye WellBeing dergisinin WellBeing 197 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye WellBeing dergisinin WellBeing 197 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Avoid the Beauty Hype
Save money, improve your health and contribute to environmental sustainability by creating your own beauty products at home.
Fill your life with delicious scents
Fill your garden with scents and enjoy the sense of tranquillity and quiet joy that comes with them.
Protein - the building blocks of beauty
Chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb and organ meats such as pâté are all rich sources of high-quality protein.
Skincare that really cares
We put Sanctum's most popular products to the test and see why they're loved and adored by all.
Chelsea Pottenger - CARING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Chelsea Pottenger, a mother, ambassador, keynote speaker and the founder and director of EQ Minds, is dedicated to reshaping the corporate landscape of mental health.
Green Beat
All the latest in environmental issues
Community-based prepping
Is the future going to look like it does at the present? Or might there be unexpected challenges? The answer is that challenges are likely and if not now, then soon. The real question becomes how we will respond to that disruption and achieve sustainable positive outcomes as a result.
Rest, roll and recover
Your body requires proper care and attention to function at its best. Just as you fuel your body with nutritious food, you must also provide it with adequate rest and recovery to maintain optimal health.
THE IMPORTANCE OF STILLNESS
In a busy world we say, \"Who has time for stillness?\" But the question should be: \"What are we really missing out on by not prioritising silent and soulful solitude?\"
Cucumbers
Cucumbers hydrate you and have potential antidiabetic, lipid lowering and antioxidant activity.