On February, 15, 2023, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and Hidden Worlds kicked off its 18-day oceanic journey.

Named “Our Ocean, Our Future,” the occasion held in Miami, Florida, promoted planet stewardship and introduced consciousness to ocean conservation. The immersive, academic, and entertaining marine journey rallied native, nationwide, and worldwide attendees across the significance of defending and preserving the ocean.

“The importance of our partnership with Hidden Worlds extends far past The Bahamas,” stated Latia Duncombe, Director Basic of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. “It builds on our dedication to encourage motion and inform the world why defending our world’s oceans is essential to the setting, in addition to humankind. The Bahamas is a proud member of assorted UN local weather change committees, in addition to the International Sustainable Tourism Council, which is chargeable for establishing world requirements in vacation spot administration and selling sustainable tourism worldwide.”

For us, sustainability isn’t only a speaking level, it’s survival.”

“And we’re grateful to organizations like Hidden Worlds who share that sentiment and are serving to to drive client consciousness.”

The Bahamas and Hidden Worlds kicked off the limited-run pop-up expertise within the coronary heart of Wynwood’s artwork district, with a VIP evening that allowed media visitors, trade companions and honored visitors – from such organizations as The Bahamas Shield Areas Fund, Division of Environmental Planning and Safety, The Bahamas Nationwide Belief, The Bahamas Setting and Training Basis, Waterkeepers Bahamas, Perry Institute of Marine Sciences, Bahamas Plastic Motion, Bahamas Cave Analysis Basis and Bahamas Agricultural & Marine Science Institute – to expertise the underwater wonderland and assist unfold the phrase of the conservation efforts in movement, earlier than formally opening to the general public beginning February 16. Highlights from the occasion included:

• A 360-degree Photographic Expertise: Visitors surrounded themselves within the deepest oceans and most majestic mangroves, whereas studying the influence they’ve on the world.
• Ocean-Constructive Dishes and Drinks: Chef Kevyn Pratt and mixologist Marv “Mr. Combine” Cunningham – a longtime bartender of Atlantis’ Aura Nightclub – specifically designed a menu comprised of ocean-positive dishes and cocktails. Diners loved mouth-watering bites that includes cracked oyster, crab, purple snapper in addition to refreshments that go away behind zero-impact in our ocean ecosystems.
• Shark Images: Famend underwater cinematographer {and professional} free diver Andre Musgrove’s images was and can proceed to be on show, by scanning QR codes all through the venue, permitting visitors to interact and be taught extra The Bahamas’ shark tagging efforts.
• Bahamian Pupil Artwork Contest: The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation tapped college students all through The Bahamas to submit ocean-conservation themed paintings to be displayed, additional showcasing the dedication to sustainability and brilliance of Bahamian youth on the worldwide stage.
• Junkanoo-Impressed Mural: Nassau native, visible artist and curator Angelika Wallace-Whitfield put paint to canvas to design a multigenerational junkanoo-inspired mural show that speaks to Bahamian tradition.

“Our Ocean, Our Future” shall be out there by March 4, 2023. To be taught extra and to buy tickets, go to ourhiddenworlds.com/bahamas. A share of ticket gross sales will profit Beneath the Waves, a non-profit group is devoted to selling ocean well being utilizing science and expertise to catalyze ocean coverage and defend threatened species.

About The Bahamas

The Bahamas has over 700 islands and cays, in addition to 16 distinctive island locations. Situated solely 50 miles off the coast of Florida, it gives a fast and straightforward method for travellers to flee their on a regular basis. The island nation additionally boasts world-class fishing, diving, boating and hundreds of miles of the Earth’s most spectacular seashores for households, {couples} and adventurers to discover. See why It’s Higher in The Bahamas at Bahamas.com  or on Fb, YouTube or Instagram.

About Hidden Worlds Leisure, Inc.

Hidden Worlds Leisure, Inc. builds impactainment^™ experiences creating world-positive influence by way of immersive artwork and leisure. Our mission is to advertise planet stewardship and produce consciousness to ocean conservation. For extra info, please go to ourhiddenworlds.com/bahamas or comply with @OurHiddenWorlds on social media.