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Our Mission: The Live Blue Foundation was created to support The Blue Mind Movement, put science and best practices into action, and safely get people near, in, on, and under water for life.

Our Vision: We recognize that water is medicine for those who need it most and everyone else. Our vision is a world where everyone understands and has access to the cognitive, emotional, psychological, social, physical, and spiritual wellness benefits of healthy waters and oceans—their #bluemind.

Our Activities: Based on nearly two decades of research, outreach, a global network of experts, practitioners, and ambassadors we support the growth of The Blue Mind Movement by identifying leading organizations around the world who reconnect people with water throughout their lives and providing the tools they need.

Learn more about The Blue Mind Movement.

For lectures and workshops, contact Deb at Changemaker.

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Authors: Robin YeagerPublication Name: The Ocean FoundationPublication Date: Monday, October 14, 2013

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Proceedings of Validation of Dive Computers Workshops

Authors: S. Lesley Blogg, Michael A. Lang, and Andreas MollerlokkenPublication Name: European Underwater and Baromedical SocietyPublication Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Authors: Nancy KnowltonPublication Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 The astonishing diversity of ocean life will wow you in this riveting book, perfect for all ages, by marine scientist Nancy Knowlton. Citizens of …

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