

Nautical Waters
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@NauticalWaters
Founded by then 14yo Natalie McIntosh, we are passionate about making our oceans clean and free of ghost nets & fishing gear.



We’re happy to announce the recipients of our Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards! 🏔️Conservation in action: TWO PRESENTATIONS 🐟 Alexandra Morton of North Vancouver Island, B.C. @alex4salmon 🐻Kimberly Titchener of Edmonton, Alta. @bearconflicts 📽️Conservation artist of the year: Nadine Pequeneza of Toronto, Ont. @LastRightWhales 🦫Outdoor person of the year: Mark S. Boyce of Sherwood Park, Alta. @24beavers 🧭Youth leadership in conservation: Natalie McIntosh of London, Ont. @NauticalWaters 🌞Conservation mentors: École Jean Gauthier of Alma, Que. 📚WILD educator of the year: Patricia Fraser of Pembroke, Ont. 🍁Canadian legislator: MLA Mike Morris of Prince George, B.C. @MikeMorrisforBC 🏅CWF affiliate achievements: Advancing Women in Conservation Summit by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation @SaskWildlife Thank you to all the nominators and nominees! Read more: cwf-fcf.org/en/news/releas… ⏰Applications for the 2024 awards open on Nov. 1: cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/awa…



Youth have always been at the forefront of the environmental movement. 🌳 Learn about these 7 incredible youth-led environmental initiatives (@BreakTheDivide_ @NauticalWaters @sustainteens @BTCEA @SYCanada @ycc_can) CC: @Lawson_Fdn @nehachll futureofgood.co/seven-youth-le…



Excited to share this article in our partnership with @futureofgood! Read on to see amazing work of #youngleaders across Canada taking on #environmentalaction and #climatechange bit.ly/3MTG7Xp @BreakTheDivide_ @NauticalWaters @sustainteens @BTCEA @SYCanada @ycc_can


Check out these vases made by @NauticalWaters from discarded fishing rope retrieved from the shores of the Bay of Fundy! Each of these vases comes with a glass jar or plastic water bottle that has been cleaned and is also being repurposed!♻️ Photos from @NauticalWaters




Thank you so much for inviting me to be part of your podcast to increase awareness about the #ghostgear crisis!

Episode 1 of our podcast is out! Our guest is Natalie McIntosh, the creator of Nautical Waters. We spoke to her about how she started her organization and about the issues surrounding ghost gear. Click the linktree in our description to listen to this episode on Spotify!


Great initiative founded by a 15-year-old high school student: repurposing plastic pollution into daily use objects such as baskets, bowls, door mat, different kinds of art, jewellery. @NauticalWaters #innovation #initiative #leadership


