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Ajay Sawant
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independent journalist and ocean-climate communicator working with Bow Seat, High Seas Alliance, ThinkOcean and National Geographic Society ✨🌊

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Ajay Sawant @ajaysawant.com · Nov 10
Drums roll 🥁 because Generation Artivism, my organisation appeared in news on PuneTimes Mirror in my latest interview feature regarding ocean literacy, communications and conservation.

🔗 punemirror.com/pune/others/...

#OceanConservation #Ocean #OceanLiteracy
Leading the charge for ocean literacy
Ajay Sawant, a marine conservationist from Pune, has been named to the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). He shares with us insights in...
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The proposed mass relocation of Maharashtra’s #leopards to #Vantara may address rising conflict, but real conservation is about coexistence, transparency, & community action than shifting numbers.

Such knee-jerk reaction to a decades old problem can’t certainly be only solution.
November 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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After nearly 3 years, I’m closing a few chapters and opening way for new opportunities in #Communications & Project Management

If you’re looking for a well-networked consultant with a strong track record in nonprofit communications, feel free to reach out inquiries.ajay@gmail.com

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September 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Glimpse from time at #Asilomar. Kelps really does always have me fascinated!
September 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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After more than a decade as Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, we’re embracing a name that reflects who we are today— and where we’re headed.

Say hello to Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation. ✨

#CreativeActionInConservation #Art
September 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Just had my first byline published in @mongabay.com! In my commentary, I explore how the fracturing of the Indus Waters Treaty is creating a new front in the battle for the endangered Indus dolphin.

india.mongabay.com/2025/06/as-a...

#IndusDolphin #FirstByline #EnviroJustice
As a treaty breaks, the Indus dolphin faces a different kind of battle [Commentary]
The suspension of The Indus Waters Treaty has devastating consequences for the endangered Indus river dolphin.
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June 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Exciting News! I was featured in Mid-Day’s Daily Mumbai’s Dossier column yesterday for my work in marine communications!

This column gives a fun peek into the lives of #Mumbaikars who are making waves (literally, in my case). From work to quirks, it covers everything in a rapid-fire style.

#Ocean
April 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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In Mumbai, Narali Purnima marks the start of the fishing season, but its well timing—it aligns with the end of fish breeding, allowing marine life to replenish. What can this tradition teach us?

Read in my latest byline: oceangeneration.org/what-a-tradi...

#OceanConservation #CulturalWisdom
Coconut for the Sea: What an Ancient Tradition Teaches Us About Ocean Conservation  - Ocean Generation
What does a tradition tell us about Ocean conservation? Ajay, a Wavemaker shares what he learnt from the Koli fishing community in Mumbai.
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March 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Art has the power to move people—and the planet. From murals that spark activism to music that amplifies environmental voices, creativity is shaping the future of conservation. Explore 8 ways art is driving real change:

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#Ocean #Artivism #Planet #Art #ConservationAction
How Art Becomes a Catalyst for Conservation: 8 Ways Creativity Sparks Environmental Action
For centuries, art has been a medium of expression, rebellion, and social commentary. But most recently, it has also become a powerful tool for environmental activism. From murals that highlight…
medium.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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I’m thrilled to share that joining the UNESCO IOC’s @unoceandecade.bsky.social Strategic Communications Group for the next two years!

I’m excited to work with an incredible team of communicators to support the Decade Actions and help advance the science we need for the #Ocean we want.
UN Ocean Decade
March 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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highseasalliance.bsky.social
If you are new to #BlueSky, meet us ⬇️

Since 2011, we have been working towards High Seas protection. Our current priority is to ensure 60 ratifications for the entry into force of the #BBNJ Treaty.

If you are interested in:
🌊 High Seas
📜 High Seas Treaty
🗺️ MPAs
follow & connect with us!
February 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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"I think of beauty as an absolute necessity. I don't think it's a privilege or an indulgence, it's not even a quest. I think it's almost like knowledge, which is to say, it's what we were born for."

Toni Morrison

#Environment #Nature
February 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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bowseat.org
🎨 The 2025 Ocean Awareness Contest—Connections to Nature—is open!

How do you connect with nature? Students ages 11-18 can submit their entries for a chance to earn cash prizes of up to $1,000 USD

🔗 Enter now: www.bit.ly/BowSeat2025

#ConnectionToNature #ArtContest #YouthPower
February 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Octopuses are incredibly intelligent, known for their surprising behaviors—like striking fish! Scientists believe this could be for dominance, hunting coordination, or reclaiming food. Their world remains full of mysteries.

Video credit: Fritz Mihelcic

#Octopus #MarineBiology #OceanLife #SeaLife
February 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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The #HighSeasTreaty marks a new era for ocean protection, but what does it really mean for our future? In this piece, I break down its impact and why it matters now more than ever.

Read more: worldoceanday.org/a-new-era-fo...

#HighSeas #OceanProtection #DeepSea // @worldoceanday.bsky.social
A New Era for the Ocean: The High Seas Treaty and What It Means for Our Future - World Ocean Day
Fifteen years of debate and negotiation. That’s how long it took to reach an agreement about something most of us never see: the High Seas. On March 4, 2023, the […]
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February 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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🐋 This #WorldWhaleDay, let’s talk about the true value of whales, beyond their beauty. Each great whale contributes over $2M in ecosystem services, from storing carbon to supporting fisheries.

Protecting them means protecting our planet. 🎧➡️ www.imf.org/en/News/Podc...

#WhaleDay #OceanConservation
The Value of Whales and Every Other Breath
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February 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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🐋 #WorldWhaleDay isn’t just about facts—it’s about connection. Art helps us see whales not just as species, but as beings with stories. 🌊💙

🎨 This piece by Dafne Murillo captures the beauty & fragility of whales, reminding us why they need protection.

#WhaleDay #WhaleArt #NARWhale
Plastic Whale by Dafne Murillo
February 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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bowseat.org
🌊 BIG WIN for the ocean! France & Spain just became the first EU countries to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty!

The Treaty needs 60 ratifications to enter into force—so far, 17 countries have stepped up. Is yours on the list yet? 🌍💙 #BBNJ #30x30
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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The #HighSeasTreaty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect almost 1/2 of our planet, but it needs to be ratified by at least 60 countries for it to enter into force.

📣 Urge leaders around the world to ratify NOW! buff.ly/3Ec75uj

#HighSeas #BBNJ #Ocean #Conservation #ClimateAction
A WAVE OF MESSAGES FOR THE HIGH SEAS - High Seas Alliance Treaty Ratification
I’ve joined the global call for swift ratification of the #HighSeasTreaty. See messages from around the world and add yours. #RaceForRatification #BBNJ
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February 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Waiting isn’t always wasted time, it can be unexpectedly joyful sometimes. Here are 7 moments that prove patience has its own rewards ⏳

Read more: medium.com/@ajay-sawant...

#Patience #LifeLessons #Story
The Unexpected Joys of Waiting: 7 Experiences That Prove Time Doesn’t Always Drag
Waiting for Love at the Airport: A 7-Hour Adventure (sort of)
medium.com
February 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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bowseat.org
Bow Seat Contest winners like Sarah Lee and HoJin Kwak used their work to connect personal experiences with broader environmental themes. Through their art challenges the perception that climate disasters are distant threats, emphasizing their immediate impact on human lives.

#ClimateChange #Art
February 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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The ocean isn’t just a victim of climate change, it’s a powerful part of the solution. Here are 6 things no one told you, but should have.

🔗 Read more: medium.com/@ajay-sawant...

#OceanClimateConnection #OceanLiteracy #HighSeas
The Ocean-Climate Connection: 6 Things No One Told You (But Should Have)
The ocean is the climate’s best bet—so why aren’t we betting on it?
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February 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Just wrote my first Medium listicle!

School Prepared Me for Exams, Not Life—Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Give it a read & let me know your thoughts! Follow me on Medium for more: medium.com/@ajay-sawant...

#Education #Literacy #Listicle
School Prepared Me for Exams, Not Life — Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Mark Twain once said, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” It’s a sentiment that resonates deeply the moment you…
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February 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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🚨 Join us tomorrow! I will be speaking at the Caribbean Regional #BBNJ Conference on Youth involvement to accelerate the ratification and implementation of #HighSeasTreaty.

📅 Jan 30
⏰ 2–5 PM EST
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: highseasalliance.org/2025/01/21/j...

@highseasalliance.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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#HighSeas, covering over 60% of our #Ocean, belong to all of us. They are the heartbeat of our planet, supporting countless species and maintaining the balance of life in the deep. But they are unprotected and vulnerable.

Help us change this, sign 🔗 change.org/RatifyBBNJ
Sign the Petition
Urge the Government of India to Sign and Ratify the High Seas Treaty to Protect Our Ocean
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January 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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A year ago, I joined @highseasalliance.bsky.social & EarthEcho as an ambassador, and the experience has been transformative. From connecting with conservationists like Asha De Vos to leading a campaign that reached 5K young people and over million impressions, it’s been a journey of growth & impact.
January 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM