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Endurance Swimmer & @UNEP Patron of the Oceans. Follow @lewispughfdn for more on our work.

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Lewis Pugh
2 months
I’ve just completed #TheSharkSwim 🏊‍♂️🦈📣. 12 days and 59 miles around the island of Martha’s Vineyard, where Jaws was filmed 50 years ago. It's been one of the toughest swims of my life. Cold water, relentless wind, big waves and the constant thought of what might be beneath me.
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The full story behind the Seine’s revival — from @BBCNews:.
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Lewis Pugh
13 days
A hundred years ago, the Seine was declared too polluted to swim in. Today, it’s open again. A reminder that with investment and political will, rivers can be brought back to life. In the end, it’s a choice.
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Sharks have survived for 450 million years. But they may not survive us. I spoke to @TIME Magazine about how Jaws warped our view of these vital creatures - and why I swam around Martha’s Vineyard to set the record straight.
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28 days
Jaws scared a generation. 50 years on, I swam around Martha’s Vineyard to show that sharks need protection - not persecution. I spoke to ABC Radio about why. 🎧 .
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RT @LewisPughFDN: Sharks have been evolving for over 400 million years – no wonder they’re all so different!. This poster shows just a few….
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Lewis Pugh
1 month
Happy #WorldOceansDay! A day to celebrate the magnificence of life in our oceans and our responsibility to protect it.
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RT @UKUN_NewYork: On Oceans Day, Ambassador @BWoodward_UN talks about joining @UN Patron of the Oceans, @LewisPugh, on his record-breaking….
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RT @francediplo_EN: 🌊 How are we joining forces to protect the Ocean?. On the eve of #UNOC3, scientific, diplomatic, and civic voices are u….
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RT @LewisPughFDN: Marine biodiversity is essential for the health of our oceans. 🐟🦭🦈🐳🐠🪼🦑. If you're in Nice next week, join @LewisPugh in t….
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Lewis Pugh
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A huge thank you to my incredible crew on #TheSharkSwim – I couldn’t have done it without you! . Come meet the team👇🦈. 🛶 Nic Burden – Our safety kayaker. While I focused on every stroke, Nic kept me safe, on course, fuelled, and in the right headspace - all while constantly
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Every day should be #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌎. Because every breath, every drop of water, every bite of food - comes from nature. We don’t just live in the environment. We live because of it.
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Lewis Pugh
2 months
LIVE on Good Morning America this morning after 7am ET (12pm UK):. Why I swam around Martha’s Vineyard to mark 50 years since Jaws - and call for urgent shark protection. Tune in. The real threat isn’t sharks - it’s their extinction. #GMA #SharkConservation #Jaws50
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It was wonderful to have you join us for a stretch of #TheSharkSwim, Barbara. I couldn't have asked for better support and encouragement! 🇺🇳🦈🏊🏼‍♀️.
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Ambassador Barbara Woodward
2 months
Congratulations @LewisPugh, @UN Patron of the Oceans, on completing the first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard. #TheSharkSwim has reminded us that the ocean ecosystem is ours to respect, protect and restore. An inspiration and privilege to join you for part of the 59 miles.
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2 months
Some damage is so severe, so permanent, it should be unthinkable. We need to draw a clear red line that says: you will not cross this. The time is now for ecocide laws 👇🌍🦈 . #TheSharkSwim.
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“The main direct threat is from commercial fishing… but there’s another threat – indifference.”. Read @BBC’s article about what’s putting sharks at risk and what’s next for #TheSharkSwim campaign 👇🦈.
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RT @LewisPugh: The #SharkSwim is done! 🦈. This was one of the most important swims I’ve ever done. For years, I’ve wanted to shine a light….
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