11 Questions
What was the initial activity of the community of divers led by Swietenia?
Cleaning up the rubbish found in the sea
What prompted Swietenia to set up Divers Clean Action (DCA)?
Lack of organisations protecting the marine environment around Thousand Islands
What impact did DCA have on coastal communities?
Showed them how to recycle a lot of marine waste
How did Divers Clean Action (DCA) raise public awareness of marine rubbish?
By running workshops and training sessions
What is Swietenia's belief regarding young people's ability to make a change?
Believes in their ability to get out and take action
How has Divers Clean Action (DCA) evolved over time?
Employing 12 full-time staff and having a network of 1,500 volunteers
Who is the genius behind the creation of Sesame Street?
Joan Ganz Cooney
What aspect of television did Joan Ganz Cooney believe could be combined through Sesame Street?
Entertainment and education
When did Joan Ganz Cooney write the outline for Sesame Street?
1967
Which famous characters were brought to TV as a result of Joan Ganz Cooney's work?
Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster
What inspired Joan Ganz Cooney to realize the importance of television in the education of preschool children?
Working as a producer of television documentary programmes
Test your knowledge on marine environment conservation efforts like Divers Clean Action (DCA) which focuses on cleaning up marine waste and raising public awareness. Learn about the initiatives taken by Swietenia and her friends to protect the marine environment around Thousand Islands.
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