{"id":2616,"date":"2021-11-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2616"},"modified":"2021-11-01T09:18:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T13:18:57","slug":"save-the-whale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/save-the-whale\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale You Help Save Our Planet with Itza?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Breaching humpback megaptera novaeangliae, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California.<\/sub><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that plastic bottles are outlasting whales — some of the longest living mammals on the planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gooroo has partnered with Itza Media to promote conservation education and efforts. As part of the Learn to Save Our Planet initiative, discover the wonderful world of the magnificent whale. What\u2019s more, uncover what you can do to help protect their environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s blog, we explain how to take part in the initiative, what you\u2019ll be learning, and what credentials you\u2019ll earn along the way. Additionally, we give the lowdown on the incredible organisations involved who are raising awareness about environmental change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Whale Guardian?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Whale Guardian is a curious learner who completes the Itza-collaborated course on our website. After you\u2019ve tested your knowledge on what you\u2019ve just learned, you\u2019ll be able to proudly say that you\u2019re an advocate for marine life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Course About?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whales are incredible animals. They roam throughout the world’s oceans – from the equator all the way to the polar ice caps; can weigh up to 200 tonnes (around thirty times heavier than an african elephant); and use sound to communicate, sometimes over vast distances of hundreds of miles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, over the past 150 years, mankind has devastated whale populations. Commercial whaling, entanglement in fishing gear and global warming are among the many threats that endanger these gentle giants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laura Wells<\/sub><\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Journey out to sea with marine biologist Laura Wells (and her expert friends) to learn about this diverse group of marine mammals and find out what we can do to protect them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how can you get involved?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Earn the Credential<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  1. First you need to register at itza.io\/<\/a>. Not only will this allow you to reap all the benefits of the course, but it will also give you access to other amazing conservation resources! <\/li>
  2. Once the Learn to Save Our Planet initiative launches (November 1st), follow the link on the Whale Guardian page to the Gooroo website. Watch the course in its entirety and complete the quiz. Once you\u2019re finished, return to Itza via the \u201cDonate\u201d button. <\/li>
  3. Next, complete any other quizzes on the Itza site to earn your credential. <\/li>
  4. But before that, help Gooroo decide where we should donate our $30,000 contribution. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Donate to a Conservation Initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, that\u2019s right — Gooroo has donated $30,000 to WWF conservation initiatives addressing the protection of whales and other marine life. By partaking in the challenge, you can help us decide where this money should go! Check out the possible charities and organisations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n