FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Terry Marvin

Phone: 805-581-2743

[email protected]

 

 

Reef Check Foundation and Body Glove
Host First Annual Dolphin Call Contest

Oscar nominated singer/songwriter Carol Connors (aka Dolphin Call Lady)

 to perform her song ÒThe Dolphins are Coming, Let the Magic BeginÓ

(PACIFIC PALISADES, CA) March 1, 2013 - The worldÕs largest reef conservation organization,

Reef Check Foundation and Body Glove, the worldÕs leading water sports brand, are thrilled to announce the first annual ÒDolphin Call Contest,Ó to be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the South Bay Earth Day Concert and Celebration in Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to

4:00 p.m.

This zany contest aims to create awareness of the plight of the worldÕs tropical coral reefs, as well as the rocky reefs here in California. Dolphins are found in both tropical and California waters and often feed near reefs. ÒOur hope is that kids and adults will have fun trying to communicate like dolphins, will learn something and be encouraged to support our work of saving reefs,Ó said Dr. Gregor Hodgson, founder and executive director for the Reef Check Foundation.  Contestants will have the opportunity to win a raffle, giveaways and fantastic prizes from Body Glove for the best dolphin call. The contest is FREE and open to adults and kids, and starting April 1, dolphin callers can pre-register online at www.reefcheck.org or at the Reef Check Foundation booth on the day of the event.

 

There will also be a special guest appearance and performance by the original dolphin call lady herself, two-time Oscar-nominated singer/songwriter, Carol Connors. Miss Connors is an enthusiastic conservationist, scuba diver, and an avid supporter of Reef Check.  She will be performing her song,

ÒThe Dolphins are Coming, Let the Magic Begin.Ó  

 

For more information about the Dolphin Call Contest call Terry Marvin at 805-581-2743 or visit the Reef Check website at www.ReefCheck.org.

 

About Reef Check Foundation: Founded in 1996 by marine ecologist Dr. Gregor Hodgson, the Reef Check Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation of two ecosystems: tropical coral reefs and California rocky reefs. Reef Check programs provide ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutions to save reefs, by creating partnerships among community volunteers,

government agencies, businesses, universities and other nonprofits. For more information visit the website at www.ReefCheck.org.

 

 

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About Carol Connors: Carol Connors is perhaps best known as the voice of The Teddy BearsÕ ÒTo Know Him Is to Love Him,Ó which was written by Phil Spector. Connors co-wrote the theme song ÒGonna Fly NowÓ for the film Rocky and earned an Academy Award nomination. Other songwriting credits include the Rip ChordsÕ classic hit ÒHey Little Cobra,Ó Billy PrestonÕs ÒWith You IÕm Born Again,Õ and ÒWe Are One,Ó the theme song for the film ORCA. Connors has performed at numerous special events; she was asked to sing at both of President BushÕs inaugurations.

 

About Body Glove: Founded in 1953, Body Glove is a leading worldwide water sports brand specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear, accessories, and technology accessories. Body Glove and Jean-Michel Cousteau have formed a legendary alliance to help preserve and protect the ocean while providing ocean and diving equipment to water enthusiasts around the globe. Russ Lesser, President of Body Glove serves on the Reef Check Board of Directors.

 

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