Open Water Source - The Global Home of Open Water Swimming
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Eco-Swimming
The Open Water Swimming Dictionary defines eco-swimming as any open water swim, relay, stage swim, race or charity swim that (1) aims to protect, conserve or call attention to the environment or ecology, (2) improve or protect the welfare of marine life or the local or indigenous area, (3) incorporates education of the natural environment or ecology, (4) is conducted in an ecologically-sustainable or environmentally-friendly manner, (5) is held in areas that are under environmental protection or that protect marine life, (6) aims to create or enhance environmental or ecological awareness, (7) raises money or provides direct financial benefits for conservation, marine life or environmental protection, research and/or education, (8) builds awareness or provides education of a local community or culture, (9) lobbies local governments or officials for access to, protection of or a clean-up of a waterway, or (10) minimizes the impact of mankind on the environment.
It Is Not Impossible
Au contraire ... people swimming on behalf of the environment is a trend that is exploding.
Eco-swims - both solo attempts and mass participation events - are expanding throughout all parts of the globe.
Some are well-publicized, most are simply local events - but everyone does their part for a better world.
Eco-swims - both solo attempts and mass participation events - are expanding throughout all parts of the globe.
Some are well-publicized, most are simply local events - but everyone does their part for a better world.
World Open Water Swimming Heritage Sites
If you know of a pristine open water swimming location or a venue with incredible scenery or historical significance or immense popularity, send in information on these locations and venues via email to Open Water Source.
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