Who are we and what are we doing?
We are the fastest growing, most enthusiastic and darn right dangerous group of oceanic conservationists currently not in an asylum.
Our vision is crystal clear - we want to "Promote, Inspire and Educate" a better knowledge and understanding of the intricate
and delicate machine that is our oceans by utilising music, comedy and social media to encourage more cooperation and unity between
divers, ocean lovers and other marine focused conservation groups to really get the increasingly desperate cry of our oceans heard.
Our first major project "Our Blue" is a song and a video designed to portray the beauty and fragility of the ocean and convey how we are
mistreating and neglecting her. Available for purchase on line from various outlets, with the song "Our Blue", it is our intention to raise money
to donate to selected marine conservation groups and organisations that will, we hope, enable them to continue the great work they are
doing for our oceans.
Beyond "Our Blue" we have a myriad of ideas and projects in mind that are also designed to raise awareness and funds to support many more
marine conservation organisations and initiatives both locally and globally including our own.
Our strength and effectiveness comes from our individual members who are continually proving that by combining our shared passion
there is no measure to what can be accomplished for our oceans, their life and ultimately our own future.
So where did it all begin?
How on earth did a bunch of diving instructors decide that enough is enough and we want our say?
Well..
It started in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. Sitting on the edge of the stunning Red Sea. Home to one of the natural wonders of the world.
Home of the Ras Mohammed National Park.
The people involved so far are from all walks of life. Previously lorry drivers, IT engineers, bankers, soldiers, nurses etc etc.
One was even a badger in a previous life.
All enjoying their new lives as diving instructors and guides.
And then something happened.
In December 2010 a series of shark attacks changed the world. For us and for them.
There are many reasons why these attacks happened. We promise you this much - it is not because sharks are evil. Drop that thought RIGHT NOW.
But the world's media went shark hunting mad.
And the tourism industry in Egypt took a massive hit.
And in all honesty - this really upset us.
But it did mean that due to a lack of work - we had a huge amount of time on our hands.
Along with a large number of tanks. Ripe for banging.
Then on one quiet sunny afternoon a few staff did a fun dive and decided to make an underwater music video.
A spoof. Nothing more. Something fun to pass the time.
They filmed a crazy comedy version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".
And people that had never dived before - that had never snorkelled before - really liked it..
Yet while we laughed at our own antics we realised something..
"Why don't we write our own song. A song about the blue. And why we love her.
A song that shows the world how it could be.
A song that shows the world what we have done.
And a song that shows the world we must change our ways.
So we did.
It is our message to the world. It is your song. It is our song.
Because it is our blue.
And all we want you to do is sing.
Because everyone deep down loves to.
It is so much fun.
And singing when we know it's for a reason greater than ourselves - is even better.
So WE are going to sing.
For you.
For us.
For our world.
And it's about time.
Badger Engineering