Last Saturday we had the chance and the privilege to create a unique experience for our CEPIA group. As part of their explorer program, we took them on a virtual reality journey to Isla del Coco.
On our trip, we were supported by Roberto Cubero and Edgar Gálvez, who gave us a presentation about the magic island, and described how they took the footage we were about to view.
Roberto is working as a game ranger on the Island. He shared with us what ignited his passion to pursue a career in conservation, what makes Isla del Coco such a special place, and why he wants to show the world the beauty of nature. He explained how every day, pollution and trash end up in the ocean and affect wildlife. And this not just around Cocos Island. His is also passionate about protecting sharks and explained how important sharks are for a healthy ecosystem and the importance of protecting them. It was inspiring to listen to his stories and we are thankful that he shared his experiences with us.
Edgar is a storyteller. He has the same passion as Roberto, but he tells his stories in a special way. He took to the art of Virtual Reality for that. With Virtual Reality he is able not just to tell a story, he can take the people on a journey and show the beauty of nature. And if people can see what they hear, the impact is much bigger, and the people care more about it
So, we went diving with the group, but just in virtual reality. The kids were swept off their feet and enjoyed this experience. They look now forward to try Discover Scuba Dive as next step in their explorer program and blow their first bubbles under water.
The art of virtual reality brings a new tool for education. Now the students can dive from the classroom into the ocean and see the beauty and the biodiversity. This increases the learning experience and serves also to make the youth more sensitive to the conservation efforts needed to protect the world's environments.
If you want to have the same experience as the CEPIA group, email us to set up a journey to Isla del Coco for your students, group, or family!
info@connectocean.com
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