Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Introduction to 2009 Earthkeeper Hero Christopher Swain

Christopher Swain, on Earth Day 2009, dove into the frigid and dirty Atlantic ocean, beginning a 1,000 mile, 2-year swim from New England to Washington D.C. — an eco-expedition designed to find alternatives to the “unhelpful human activities” (as Christopher likes to say) destroying our ocean habitats as a result of water pollution.

The public can follow Christopher’s swim, communicate with him, and experience first hand what he sees while freestyling through water contaminated with algae blooms, oil slicks, trash, heavy metals, toxic chemicals, sewage and nuclear waste... not to mention container ships, rip tides, rain, snow, lightning, high winds and tiger sharks.

Watch Chris' introduction video now!

Read Chris' article: Swimming for a Healthy World- 2,000+ Mile Swim From Boston to D.C.

Keep in touch with Chris and follow his journey.

Learn more about 2009 Earthkeeper Heroes.

Stay tuned for more videos of Chris and his fellow 09 Earthkeeper Heroes!!