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2012 BLUE FESTIVAL NEWS
 
Plastic Pollution Coalition
Welcome to Our Newest Strategic Partner

www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org  

We are excited to announce that the Plastic Pollution Coalition has joined BLUE and BLUE On Tour as a strategic partner.  We are combining our efforts to focus on the state of the world oceans and to highlight inspirational stories of success, with special  attention on eliminating plastic pollution.  Watch for details of our collaborative college campus initiatives coming soon. 

Our strategic partnership focuses on two key areas:

1. Reducing the plastic footprint of the BLUE 2012 Festival and our BLUE On Tour events. 

Plastic pollution is a global threat for the ocean, but also for all people, animals and the environment. BLUE has partnered with PPC to help examine our festival's use of plastics and environmental impact and help guide us in reducing our plastic pollution footprint. Change begins with us.

2. Track: "In the spirit of Rio+20: Solutions for an ocean free of plastic pollution"

BLUE 2012 carries a very special mission: to lead with a vision for solutions that will address the plastic pollution crisis in the ocean and the impact this has on human health. With special focus on measurable reduction of plastic pollution, this track will feature science, programs that work, and successful policy solutions.


 
Capt. Don Walsh
Captain Don Walsh Takes Helm of DEEP BLUE

BLUE is delighted to announce Captain Don Walsh takes the helm as Chairman of the Deep BLUE ocean exploration program and forum to be held during BLUE 2012.

Famous for his expedition to the bottom of the Marianas Trench in 1960 making him one of only two people to ever complete this trip to the deepest part of the ocean, Cpt. Walsh is known around the globe for his many outstanding achievements both in and out of the water.  Don continues to be a leader in ocean exploration and he and his other special guests involved in deep ocean expeditions will present "not to be missed" Key Notes and Panel Discussions Sept. 25-29, 2012

 
BlUE Film Competition
BLUE's International Film Competition: Important Dates

Early Bird Deadline: February 3

Regular Deadline: March 16

Late Deadline: April 6 

Extended Deadline: April 16 

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Portola Hotel
BLUE 2012 | Monterey, CA | September 24-30

Film Festival Pass Sales and Industry Conference Registration will begin late February

Festival Headquarters will be hosted at the Portola Hotel & Spa

>>> Click Here for more info or to book rooms at the Portola Hotel & Spa