Homehttp://www.lesleyrochat.com/lesleyrochat/en-ZA2010-03-19T01:07:54ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Lesley at CITES 2010http://www.lesleyrochat.com/lesleyrochat/2010/3/11/lesley-at-cites-2010.htmlLesley Rochat2010-03-11T18:00:11ZAlong with other members of the Shark Research Institute, I will be attending the CITES Conference from 12th to the 25th March and blogging daily as well as writing for the Argus Daily and for Africa Geographic Magazine. Follow my blog and keep informed.

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]]>Lesley joins the Women Divers Hall of Fame!http://www.lesleyrochat.com/lesleyrochat/2010/1/30/lesley-joins-the-women-divers-hall-of-fame.htmlLesley Rochat2010-01-30T09:02:54ZI am proud to announce that I have been selected as a member of the 2010 class of Honorees in the Women Divers Hall of Fame. The Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) is an international, not-for-profit organization that seeks to recognize and honor the many women whose achievements have enriched the world-wide diving community. I have been recognized as being among those women who have made such a contribution.

A self potrait while on an underwater photographic expedition in Radja Ampat in Jan 2010.

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The False Bay Global Awareness Hike launches the AfriOceans Warriors Campaign

The future of our Oceans, the life force of our planet, is under serious threat. A new era in conservation has started. A significant shift from awareness to action has begun. Time is not on our side, but the will to make a difference is.

Follow my blog which highlights my marine and shark conservation efforts, as well as local and international environmental issues.

]]>-http://www.lesleyrochat.com/lesleyrochat/2009/11/8/video-highlights-sharks-in-deep-trouble-wins-another.htmlLesley Rochat2009-11-08T09:58:16ZVIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Sharks in Deep Trouble Wins Another Award

Watch this award winning documentary. Warning: not for sensitive viewers.

1. Conservation Message Award, Montana Cine International Film Festival 2008. 2. Honorary Conservation Message Award, 3. Honorary Investigative Journalism Award, 32 International Wildlife Film Festival 2009. 4. Outstanding Achievement Award and 5. Conservation Message Award, Celebrate the Sea Festival 2009, 6. Best Information Film Award, Film Category A, at the 36th World Festival of Underwater Pictures

]]>-http://www.lesleyrochat.com/lesleyrochat/2009/10/10/mighty-maxine-a-sharks-legacywatch-this-video-about.htmlLesley Rochat2009-10-10T10:19:17ZMighty Maxine, A Shark's Legacy

Watch this video about Maxine, the famous ragged tooth shark, who was released after 9 years in captivity and help us to save our sharks by signing the petition it refers to. Thanks!

]]>News Highlightshttp://www.lesleyrochat.com/lesleyrochat/2009/8/31/news-highlights.htmlLesley Rochat2009-08-31T10:29:00Z Mighty Maxine, A Shark's Legacy - Article in Africa Geographic Magazine

In the September issue of the award winning conservation and environmental magazine, Africa Geographic, I have written an article about our raggie release programme, for which Mighty Maxine was the icon. To read the article go to the AfriOceans homepage and download a pdf, and watch the video, A Shark's Legacy, above, which summarizes the article. And please help us to help them and sign the PETITION for protection of our sharks, which we are preparing to submit to government. Thank you! Go to my blog to read more...

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