Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF), the non-profit organization that promotes marine conservation, funds innovative scientific research and develops cutting-edge educational programs for students, announced a partnership with Florida Fin Fest, a free ocean conservation, education and music festival. “We are thrilled to partner with Florida Fin Fest with activations in the Education Village,” said Jessica Harvey, CEO of the Guy Harvey Foundation. “Education is so vital, particularly as we foster the next era of marine conservationists. We want to inspire and encourage a better understanding of marine wild-life and how to conserve our precious resources.” The Guy Harvey Foundation hosts a series of free engaging 30-minute fish printing and mural painting activations in the Education Village at the Seawalk Pavilion. Attendees were invited to add their creativity to complete a mural outlined by world-renowned artist, conservationist and scientist Dr. Guy Harvey. Attendees could also purchase Guy Harvey Lokai bracelets featuring his iconic artwork. A portion of sales from the bracelets benefit ocean conservation through the Guy Harvey Foundation. All Lokai bracelets carry a small bead filled with elements from the highest and lowest points on Earth, water from Mount Everest and mud from the Dead Sea, reminding those who wear them to stay humble during life’s peaks and hopeful during its lows. Guy Harvey is a world-renowned marine wildlife artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw, but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science, and later earned his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies. The Guy Harvey brand brings the undersea world into everyday life through various licensed products including apparel, artwork, home goods and gift items that can be found in various retailers within the US, Caribbean and Central America. With over 1 million followers on social media, the Guy Harvey brand has a wide demographic base of outdoor and water enthusiasts and helps benefit marine conservation through the research and education work of the Guy Harvey Foundation. With a focused mission to better understand and conserve the ocean environment, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research and provides funding to affiliated researchers who share this objective. The GHF also develops and hosts cutting-edge educational programs that help educators to foster the next era of marine conservationists, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem. Florida Fin Fest presented by Natural Life heads into year 4 of the festival, attracting over 30,000 attendees from around the United States. The festival partners with various conservation-minded organizations to activate an educational village on the event footprint. Speaker panels and educational activations will inspire attendees of all ages to learn more about protecting our natural resources while grooving to the music. Florida Fin Fest also prides itself on prohibiting any single use plastics from being used on site.