	{"id":108408,"date":"2025-02-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/?p=108408"},"modified":"2025-03-03T22:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:06:26","slug":"future-blue-fest-to-unite-byron-bays-ocean-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/byroncoasttimes\/news\/future-blue-fest-to-unite-byron-bays-ocean-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Blue Fest to unite Byron Bay&#8217;s ocean lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OCEAN lovers and conservationists will gather in Byron Bay for the Future Blue Fest, a grassroots festival celebrating the region&#8217;s marine environment and the community working to protect it.<\/p>\n<p>The festival, organised by Surfing to Survive, Dolphin Research Australia, and Surfers for Climate, will bring together ocean-focused groups for a day of connection, networking and celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Karin Ochsner, founder of Surfing to Survive, said the ocean became her sanctuary during years of debilitating health struggles. Severe allergies left her in chronic pain, but she found relief in salt water and the waves.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Without the ocean, I wonder if I would still be alive,&#8221; Ms Ochsner said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I wanted to give back to the ocean, and I couldn&#8217;t think of anything better than celebrating our incredible local environment with the Future Blue Fest.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The festival aims to connect the community with the many local organisations working to protect marine ecosystems. It will feature stalls, workshops, films, and a Q&amp;A panel focusing on ocean connections and the importance of effective protection.<\/p>\n<p>Dolphin Research Australia founding director Dr Liz Hawkins said Byron Bay is recognised as a &#8216;Hope Spot&#8217;, due to its unique marine biodiversity and the fact that it faces increasing threats from pollution, habitat degradation and climate change.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By coming together, we strengthen our collective voice for the ocean and ensure a thriving future for our coastal community and marine life,&#8221; Dr Hawkins said. &#8220;It&#8217;s about celebrating what we have and learning how to protect it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/02\/image00004_04842.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Karin Ochsner and Liz Hawkins are uniting Byron Bay\u2019s ocean lovers through the Future Blue Fest. Photo: DAVID COPE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Future Blue Fest will include ocean-themed activities for children as well as inspiring films and speakers, including special guests.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The dolphin is our festival symbol,&#8221; Ms Ochsner said. &#8220;Just picture a dolphin jumping out of the ocean \u2013 it reminds us that we can all be part of a big, happy ocean family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dr Hawkins said the event would also shine a light on the collaborative efforts already underway in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We want to spotlight the amazing work of local organisations \u2013 from helping to safeguard our dolphins to fostering deeper connections between people and the ocean,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Ochsner said the festival was designed to be inclusive and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Future Blue Fest aims to bring everybody together \u2013 old, young, sports people, conservationists, families, activists, artists \u2013 whoever feels like coming,&#8221; she said. &#8220;There should be something in the program for everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The event is open to everyone, with organisers encouraging ocean lovers of all ages to join the celebration and learn how they can support ocean protection efforts in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The event will be held on Sunday, April 6 at the Byron Bay Bowling Club. 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