Wave Safe Posters From Recycled Ocean Bound Plastics
Wave Safe Posters & Technology
Protecting Our Communities and Oceans Through Actions, Education and Awareness
LOCAL INSTALLATION & ACTIVATION
- “Wave Safe Quick Reference Guide” 19” x 24” posters use certified, recyledOcean Bound plastics printed with the translation version appropriate for the installation location
- Ocean Positive works with NOAA National Weather Service, local Weather Forecasting Offices or stakeholders to assess installation locations and coordinate communications and outreach
- Ocean Positive works with local partners on local outreach initiatives from presentations to coastal activities
- Posters and supplemental partner signage is installed using environmentally friendly and locally approved materials and methods
Dynamic Connections
- Pre-programmed Digitally Enhanced Dual Interface NFC chips and antenna are embedded in secure cards attached behind the supplemental “Explore More On Our Shores” band.
- NFC read capability is embedded in the latest iPhone and Android operation systems and can also be accessed via multiple apps available to multiple operating systems for handheld devices
- Holding the phone within an inch of the partner logo powers the chip and enables the signal to the handheld device
- Patrons can open and access the pre-programmed website
- Target website content controlled by partner may include: Weather Updates, Local News, NWS Beach Hazards Page, NOAA Ocean Today Wave Safe Series, Recreation / Training Tips, Local Conservation Tips or more…
Positive Social & Environmental Impact
- Bruckner Chase Ocean Positive, Inc. (BCOP) is a US based non-profit company with the mission: To positively impact how we all feel, think and act towards our oceans and communities
- BCOP works with NOAA and the National Weather Service on issues related to coastal safety, science and conservation under a multi-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement
- Program funding supports BCOP’s Wave Safe initiatives with a special focus on underserved or remote communities
- Partner’s level of support is determined by scope and type of site installations and engagements as well as organization’s structure (Non-profit, school, service group, government agency, private corporation)
Wave Safe - A Ongoing Project with NOAA's NWS
NOAA Ocean Today "Wave Safe with Bruckner Chase" Series
"Join Bruckner Chase, Ocean and Coastal Safety Expert for NOAA National Weather Service, as he visits our nation's favorite coasts to share expert tips and local knowledge on how to ensure your visit to any beach stays safe and fun."
A groundbreaking, innovative new film series from NOAA National Weather Service and Ocean Today taking a geographic and demographic specific approach to stay safe on, in or near the water on ANY of our shores.
Wave Safe Communities
Building Wave Safe Communities around the three core series messages:
Respect the Ocean
Stay Situationally Aware at the Shore
Take Ten - Live to be the Hero
Accomplished through: Wave Safe Local Events, Coastal Awareness/Safety Curriculum for School and Conservation Programs, Legion of Ocean Heroes, Strength Based Youth Mentoring, Public Outreach Initiatives
Wave Safe Locals Edition
A series of unique place-based, on-site “Feet in the sand, Toes in the water” assets with minimal post-production work to produce a social media friendly library of educational pieces to supplement the international scale of the NOAA NWS Wave Safe series. The initiative includes community outreach to engage the local community in both the development of the Local Edition content and dissemination of the Wave Safe series assets throughout the local venues.
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Community Based Initiatives for Coastal and Ocean Safety
- Respect the Ocean
- Stay Situationally Aware at the Shore
- Take Ten {Live to be the Hero}