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About New Tides:
About our Founder/Editor & Publisher: Hannah Richey
The ocean has always been something I’ve been drawn to, as a kid it was my favorite place, and still is of course. Something about it made me feel adventurous, like being around it was where I was always meant to be. My parents said I was hardwired to be a marine biologist, it's all I talked about, thought about, wanted to learn, and wanted to be a part of. I grew up in North Carolina as a baby, and even then I wasn’t shy about wanting to go in the water. My mom would carry me or walk me to the shore and she said I always had a smile. As I got older, I only began to love, respect, and appreciate the ocean and its animals more and more, specifically I was fascinated by sharks. I couldn’t exactly tell you why, was it the grace in which they move or the power you feel that they hold? Was it the sympathy I felt when looking into their eyes and not seeing a monster, but seeing God's beautiful creation. A strong, powerful, misunderstood, creature that held so much knowledge to unfold.
In some ways I related to them regarding them being misunderstood and mistreated. Life is never easy, and you will always encounter people that will tear you down, but there are those who love and want to protect you. In this way, sharks and I were connected. I could look into their eyes and feel their gaze, it's one of my favorite things to be able to do. Making a connection and in some ways, a bond, with an animal is like no other. I was 5 years old when my mom put on shark week for the first time. I never sat on the couch, I sat on the floor, as close as I could to the TV and just watched in awe. A particular episode came on that week about shark finning, and I remember watching something that I thought was so cool and something I loved being hurt in front of me. I felt so saddened at that moment, but then it panned to a marine biologist who was fighting to stop the fin trade. My mom looked at me and I looked at her and said “That's what I'm going to be when I grow up.” That statement continues to be true today and is something I am continually working towards.
Why was New Tides Conservation created?
New Tides Conservation was created in 2017 and serves as a blog and shop dedicated to protecting and raising awareness to endangered species and their habitats. It is our goal to do all we can to protect the ocean and its animals, and educating others is the best place to start. Hannah Richey was once interviewed by friends at Shark Allies for an Earth Day advocate article and was asked the question “If you could make one change in the world, what would it be and why?” Her response was as quoted: "If I had to choose one change that I believe would make an impact on the world, it would be to change the hearts of the people towards the environment and animals. In regards to this statement I am referring to pollution, poaching, and any other harmful acts towards the planet or animals. I hope to open their eyes to see the importance of protecting endangered species and their homes. A simple change of heart is what I feel would be the one change I would make, in hopes we could come together and treat our plants, animals, and their habitats with kindness. My mom always told me my love for animals came from the heart and is why I'm so passionate about protecting them, so I believe the hearts of others is where we should start.”
Everyone can make a difference, the world needs a change of heart and for its inhabitants to treat it with kindness. - Hannah Richey