Youth in Action: The Marine Champions Program

The video introduces Haley Charlton, an 18-year-old from Melbourne, Australia, who is passionate about the marine environment. Inspired by her marine biologist mother, Haley co-founded the Marine Champions program with the Marine Mammal Foundation. The program focuses on youth empowerment through education and outreach, particularly addressing plastic pollution. Participants engage in campaigns and creative projects to raise awareness and tackle environmental issues. Haley emphasizes the importance of empowering young people to be leaders today, not just tomorrow.

What inspired Haley Charlton to become passionate about the marine environment?

• Her father's influence as a marine biologist

• Growing up around the water and her mother's influence

• A school project on marine life

• A documentary she watched about marine pollution

What is the main focus of the Marine Champions program?

• Youth empowerment and education on environmental issues

• Raising funds for marine wildlife

• Building marine research facilities

• Organizing marine sports events

How do the Marine Champions engage with the issue of plastic pollution?

• By selling reusable bags

• By creating documentaries

• By developing a plastics campaign and conducting clean-ups

• By organizing beach parties

What activity did the Marine Champions use to transform marine litter into something meaningful?

• They built furniture

• They made jewelry

• They created sculptures

• They conducted art sessions to create artworks

What is Haley Charlton's vision for young people in the Marine Champions program?

• To start their own businesses

• To become marine biologists

• To be leaders of tomorrow and today

• To travel the world