Atticus Update 5: Atlantis!

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Facing adversity became a reality for Tyler Turner long before 2020 rolled around. Ty lost both his feet in a skydiving accident 3 years ago. Since then he’s become a pro at living “a new normal.” His injuries altered the course of his life dramatically, taking away many of his choices, while simultaneously opening up incredible opportunities. This year alone Ty competed in the ISA World Para Surf championship; he joined the NextGen Canadian Para Snowboard team and is trying to qualify for the next Olympics (whenever they may be…); he bought a live-aboard sailboat with his girlfriend, Kayleen, and started a YouTube channel about it; and with the support of High Fives Foundation and Project Uprising he became the first bilateral amputee to fly a wingsuit. If you ask Ty, he’ll tell you that he spends a lot of time on the couch in pain and that he isn’t trying to inspire anyone. He’s just doing what he’s always done: trying to enjoy life, pushing boundaries, and seeing what’s possible. What unites skiers and snowboarders, including guys like Ty, is a spirit of perseverance and adaptability. These sports are a constant practice of balancing risk and joy within shifting conditions, and ultimately picking the best route. Some days we ride huge lines of deep powder, other times the mountains tell us to stay home and to wait for a better day. All the while the goal is never adjusted: feel alive and have fun with the people you love! We are stoked to support Ty's journey. Thanks to Ivan from Visual Inclination for capturing these interviews: https://visualinclination.com/ Ty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyturner14/ All About Spray on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAZq_ghT64uI-jqh8mUymug High Fives Foundation: https://highfivesfoundation.org/ Canadian Para Snowboard Team: https://www.canadasnowboard.ca/en/team/para/ Uprising: https://www.instagram.com/uprising/ An Episode from "All About Spray" where we go sailing with Kayleen, Ty and the dogs and drink delicious wild mint Palomas... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoH7n01E1Vc

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With several hundred nautical miles behind us we visited a whole series of Islands that are part of the majestic Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar. One of the last pristine island groups in the world, yet untouched and not overrun by tourism and industries. which would be the one big key to making sure this part of the world stays as it is - even in the future generations to come More than 150 species could be identified, many of the endangered around the world. Adding even more of a reason to the key of why we are here: Protecting the Mergui Archipelago and declaring the whole area as one Big Marine Protected Area or No Take Zone. This would mean no more fishing, no access for Tourism or other industries and make sure, that coral reefs will stay as pristine as they are now with recovering fish stocks all around them. At the moment still a dream, but with continuous hard work and your support it can become a reality! Don't forget to like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/ProjectManaia/ Want the chance to come aboard/unseen footage privileges? Please become a Patron and support our work! http://www.patreon.com/projectmanaia Pick up some official Project Manaia Gear and help support our journey! http://projectmanaia.at/Involved/iframe-2/ Subscribe to our updated website for blog posts and updates! http://www.projectmanaia.at Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/projectmanaia Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/projectmanaia/ A HUGE shout out to our awesome Project Manaia Collaborations helping power our Research: GO SUN http://www.gosunstove.com (use promo code "ProjectManaia" for 10% off) See this Season from the beginning https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPuLgjnwN7m72qCyGqaTJsLGYltDvnuL Or watch how it all began https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPuLgjnwN7m0l5-1gKq-vWX7eGK3S5wi Learn some "Simple Marine Biology" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPuLgjnwN7n1nSK-Gz34aiDdiRRqhPxN Or learn how to cook with the power of the Sun https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPuLgjnwN7kQmr9FalFUdoeOmeTvFQJq And simply subscribe to our channel for all the latest video updates https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_0620jak3uCotUOxfUag5Q/featured