A fish

The ocean covers over 70% of the earth's surface and produces at least 50% of the planet's oxygen. It is also home to the majority of earth's biodiversity, and is vital to our economy, with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030. Despite this, the oceans need our protection more than ever. Over 90% of big fish populations are depleted, and 50% of coral reefs have been destroyed. As we take more from the ocean than can be restored, we must help young people to truly understand the ocean and how humanity relates to it, in order to protect it for future generations.

Lyfta has a series of immersive human stories which all give your pupils the opportunity to explore and understand the complexities of preserving our oceans.

The Fish Champion

Jana, a marine scientist, economist and marketeer

Meet Jana, a marine scientist, economist and marketeer, who works in San Francisco for a non-profit organisation with the goal of making West Coast Groundfish better known and more popular on dinner tables. Learn how her career led her to this work, about the collapse and amazing recovery of the West Coast Groundfish Fishery, and take an exciting 360 degree visit to the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco.

Beachcomber

Rob, an artist

Meet Rob who, in order to take care of nature, collects plastic waste that washes up on the seashore. From this collected plastic rubbish, Rob creates artwork that raises awareness of plastic ocean pollution and inspires people to think about littering and choices they make as consumers.

The Last Trawler

Giuseppe and Joeleen, who fish using the last trawler boat

Meet Giuseppe and Joeleen, who fish using the last trawler boat in San Francisco, the Pioneer. Learn about the innovations they have made to catch fish more effectively. Tour the boat to find out about the hard work that goes into fishing at sea. Learn about how fish gets to your plate, the different ways fish is caught and farmed, and what the local and global impact can be of each method.

The Fish Chef

Geoff, a chef

Geoff is a chef from San Francisco who specialises in local, sustainable seafood. Find out about the pop-up dining events he organises, and how he encourages people to make more sustainable fish choices. Students can learn how to make delicious fresh ceviche in a rich media article, and enjoy views of the famous Golden Gate Bridge in the short film about Geoff.

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