What is more powerful than fear? Hope. As a simple word, it holds a sheer strength to propel you forward when it appears you have little left to hold on to. A wanting glimpse, an immense presence, or a passing thought, hope draws into any mind that seeks its guidance. And it is the very word that leads and embodies our co-founders, @mitty, @andy_mann, and our final incredible founder who happens to celebrate his birthday this month, @paulnicklen. In honor of Paul's birthday, we invite you to help create hope for our ocean by joining the Tide at the link in our bio. Paul's prowess behind the lens has offered unique encounters that allow us to live vicariously through his adventures, while also encouraging us to recast our perceptions of the wildlife that surrounds us. From the curious shark that playfully skims below his feet to the leopard seal that tries to feed our founder out of concern like a doting parent, to the sea wolf whose eyes pierce through the camera but peacefully acknowledge his presence, Paul's thoughtful camaraderie with our ocean’s wildlife offers us a sign of hope that we still have time to connect to it and make a difference. Celebrate Paul with our ocean-impact community that is positioning storytelling at the intersection of art, science, and conservation. See your action brought to life through the Tide, as we build a foundation to protect and rewild the ocean for the benefit of biodiversity, climate action, and our own humanity. The right story changes everything. We are immensely grateful and humbled by you and our many supporters, who have helped to recognize Paul's birthday as a pivotal moment in time to support our mission of creating healthy and abundant oceans, for us and the planet. We're in this together! #TurningTheTide #hope #ocean #climateaction #saveourocean #nature #bluecarbon