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Ramini is raising environmental awareness
Ramini is raising environmental awareness
After 17 years in the office, Ramini Naidoo is ready to set off a 120km journey on foot with a few of her colleagues in order tohelp raise environmental awareness.
Starting at sunrise on Monday, May 8 she plans to walk from Gansbaai through Kleinmond, Gordons Bay, Muizenberg until she reaches the Boulders Beach penguin colony in Simons Town on the 14th May.
Since joining the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) in 2001 Ramini has been supporting the work of both the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) scientists and uShaka Sea World educators who work hand in hand investigating and dissemination information.
Now it is her turn to go out into the field and share her love and commitment to the marine environmentby walking an average of 20 kilometers a day for six consecutive days.
"Working with the scientists and educators has really inspired me in so many ways. Being a part of their everyday activities I've learnt so much and have been so inspired working with these amazing passionate people and am proud to be part of marine conservation in South Africa," said Ramini.
"Although I was a little nervous as and I wondered whether I wouldbe able to keep up with the younger members on the team, my two children Schanice and Bevan reminded me that I was indeed both mentally and physically capable of achieving whatever I set out to do".
Explained Ramini "By simply taking small steps towards living with the planet in mind, we quickly grow into the habit of doing the right thing. I always say no thank you to plastic straws, take my own reusable bag to the supermarket, reduce my electricity consumption and try wherever I can to reduce the amount of water I use ".
Lowering our carbon footprint is not only good for penguins but good for people as well - to make a promise visit ipromise@penguinpromises.com
For more information please contact Ann Kunz on 031 - 328 8151 or alternately 083 392 4147.