 An exciting journey across Mexico is set to bring together environmental advocates, artists, fishers and local communities through a series of impactful events celebrating the beauty and importance of the high seas while raising awareness about the growing threat of deep-sea mining. The itinerary includes screenings, panel discussions, artistic collaborations, and immersive marine activities in La Paz, Cabo Pulmo, La Ventana, and Ensenada. Farah Obaidullah will engage in conversations on ocean conservation, dive with marine experts, and explore biodiversity through hands-on experiences with local conservationists, artists, and NGOs.
The team is eager to hear the voices of Mexican communities working tirelessly to protect and restore these ecosystems and to share their stories with the world. Through this expedition, they aim to amplify these efforts, inspiring action and fostering deeper connections with the ocean through the power of storytelling. AGENDA MEXICO 2024 The Ocean Hope Expedition is set to travel along Mexico’s Baja Peninsula this month of November, engaging communities with events focused on ocean conservation. • On November 12, the expedition kicks off at Casa Fandango in La Paz with a screening of the documentary "In Too Deep, the True Cost of Deep Sea Mining" followed by a panel discussion featuring marine experts like James Ketchum (Pelagios Kakunjá), Alejandro Olivera (Center for Biological Diversity), and SOA Mexico Hub Leader Valeria Magaña, and The Ocean and Us founder Farah Obaidullah, moderated by Nora Torres from Beta Diversidad. • As part of her mission, Farah Obaidullah will also participate in hands-on conservation activities, including whale shark monitoring with Whale Shark Mexico, a research excursion with the all-female Orgcas team, and a sustainable diving session with local fishermen in La Ventana. • On November 16, Mobula Café in La Paz will host a creative and interactive evening with Farah, artist Miguel “Hombre de Mar,” journalist Carlos G. Ibarra, and Orgcas’s Frida Lara, moderated by Alejandro from Conexiones Climáticas. • The expedition moves to Cabo Pulmo on November 17th, where the team will visit the Cabo Pulmo Learning Centre for a screening of ´In Too Deep, the True Cost of Deep Sea Mining’ and discussion on the critical issue of deep-sea mining. This will be followed by a dive with local conservationist fishers, including Judith Castro Lucero, whose insights into sustainable practices will illuminate the connections between marine conservation and community resilience. • The expedition culminates on November 22 at Ensenada’s Museo del Caracol with another screening and a closing panel featuring Farah, Fernando Ochoa of DAN Mexico, and Terra Peninsular, moderated by Meliza Le Alvarado. Each event fosters dialogue and collaboration among scientists, advocates, and the public, highlighting the need for collective action to protect our oceans for generations to come. In 2025, Farah will continue to engage with various communities along the West coast of the Americas with some focal points in Alaska, Canada, California as well as Central and Southern American countries such as Costa Rica, Peru and Chile. Download the Press Release Comments are closed.
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