CEMEX Presents “Oceans: Heart of Our Blue Planet” the 19th Edition of the Conservation Book Series
November 30 2011 - 8:00AM
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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX), announced today the release of
“Oceans: Heart of Our Blue Planet” (“Oceans”), the latest edition
of its conservation book series published in partnership with the
International League of Conservation Photographers and Conservation
International. The book is intended to raise awareness about the
critical importance of our planet’s marine ecosystems. With its
foreword written by H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco, a special
tribute to the great oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, and a
comprehensive introduction compiled by a distinguished group of
scientists, “Oceans” offers a series of precise, scientific
analyses of the diversity, economic importance and challenges faced
by our planet’s marine resources. The book intends to connect the
dots as to why human survival on Earth is directly linked to the
ocean, offering innovative and creative solutions to those threats
by some of today’s most respected and forward-thinking marine
scientists.
“Oceans” couples the world’s leading experts in marine
ecosystems together with world-renowned nature photographers to
create an engaging and compelling piece of literature that conveys
the beauty and wonder of our oceans, as well as the ever present
threats to them. The book is a pictorial call to action on one of
today’s most pressing conservation challenges and is powerfully
illustrated with over 150 images by some of the world’s leading
conservation photographers.
In the 19th edition of its conservation book series, CEMEX
focuses on the exceptional feature that distinguishes our “Blue
Planet” from others. Beyond the species that inhabit them, the
oceans are essential to all living organisms on Earth. Thanks to
the oceans, clouds and rainfall are produced, allowing vital water
to reach all terrestrial ecosystems and human communities. The
oceans support life on our planet by moderating Earth’s climate and
producing 70 to 80 percent of the oxygen we breathe through the
plants that inhabit marine ecosystems. At present, there are over
1.7 million living species, of which approximately 50 percent are
marine organisms.
CEMEX is greatly honored to have published this new book in
collaboration with such highly respected organizations as the
Wildlife Conservation Society, National Geographic, Old Dominion
University, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Scripps
Institution of Oceanography, Coastal Oceans Research and
Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO), New England Aquarium, and
Code Blue. Our collective goal is to engage readers and build
awareness of the most critical issues affecting our oceans and our
planet. With key illustrations, maps, and diagrams, this call to
action aims to improve ocean governance and management practices
that are fundamental to supporting the role our oceans play in the
health and sustainability of the Earth.
CEMEX recognizes the value of our planet’s oceans. With this in
mind, through the CEMEX Philippines Foundation we partnered with
Conservation International to launch the Adopt-A-Species Program in
2007. Under this program, we spearheaded the adoption of the whale
shark, (Rhincodon typus), a Vulnerable species on the IUCN Red
List. As a second phase of the program, we partnered with the Batas
Kalikasan (Law of Nature) Foundation to help revive the rich
ecosystem of the Visayan Sea, which is situated in the Coral
Triangle, acknowledged by international experts as the global
center of marine biodiversity.
CEMEX will be hosting a webcast to present the book today
Wednesday, November 30th at 11:00am ET (10:00am CST) to discuss all
of this and much more. We hope you can join us for this unique
experience at www.cemex.com
Note:
Please go to www.ilcp.org for more information on “Oceans, the
Heart of Our Blue Planet”, created by CEMEX Conservation Book
Series in conjunction with Conservation International and the
International League of Conservation Photographers,
ISBN - 978-0-9841686-6-8Publication date: October, 2011Suggested
Retail Price: $60
Participants Information:
CEMEX is a global building materials company that
provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers
and communities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.
CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it
serves through its efforts to pursue innovative industry solutions
and efficiency advancements and to promote a sustainable
future.
International League of Conservation Photographers:
ILCP's mission is to further environmental and cultural
conservation through ethical photography. We believe that
awe-inspiring photography is a powerful force for the environment,
especially when paired with the collaboration of committed
scientists, politicians, religious leaders and policy makers. We
plan to replace environmental indifference with a new culture of
stewardship and passion for our beautiful planet. For more
information, visit www.ilcp.com
Conservation International (CI): Building upon a strong
foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI
empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature
for the well-being of humanity. With headquarters in Washington,
D.C., CI works in more than 40 countries on four continents. For
more information, visit www.conservation.org.
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