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Shark Dive Highlights Indonesia’s Underwater Biodiversity
Posted by Nicholas Throckmorton on May 15, 2009 - 11:43 AM

Ambassador Hume dives into shark tank for Earth Day in Indonesia, Apr. 22, 2009. [State Photo]

About the Author: Nicholas Throckmorton serves as ASEAN and Regional Economic Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta.

U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Cameron R. Hume dived into a shark tank at Sea World Indonesia to celebrate Earth Day 2009. The Embassy organized a day of environmentally-themed, youth-oriented activities for approximately 100 Indonesian children from several Jakarta public schools and a foundation serving youth with cancer. This year’s celebrations were aimed at calling attention to Indonesia’s unique underwater biodiversity and Indonesia hosting the World Oceanic Conference in Manado and Coral Triangle Initiative Summit, May 11-15, 2009.

U.S. corporations, including Starbucks, General Motors, Coca-Cola, and McDonalds generously sponsored the Embassy’s Earth Day event, providing transportation, books, games and refreshments for the participating children.


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Patrick in Maryland writes:

Hi, Nicholas

This sounds like a good way to get young people involved in marine wild life ,and the enviroment they live in. I think this was a great Idea. It must have been fun for Ambassador Cameron too :).

Nice posting ...photo...cya..Nicholas...


Posted on Wed May 20, 2009


Brian in California writes:

Incredible photo shot. Thank you for sharing Mr.Hume's adventure along with a brief synopsis.


Posted on Wed May 20, 2009

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