Nemo finds Beautiful Oceans
Added to website: 13 December 2005
MONTREAL 13 December 2005
Beautiful Oceans will provide scientific guidance for the new Smartridge™ game Finding Nemo: Nemo’s Ocean Adventure, created under license for Disney by VTech—a specialist in Electronic Learning Products for kids. Game-play and learning combine in the new interactive game featuring Disney’s lovable character Nemo and a host of friends from the hit 2003 movie “Finding Nemo”. Kids will discover captivating coral reef facts, provided and scientifically validated by Beautiful Oceans, about life in this unique ecosystem.
“Finding Nemo: Nemo’s Ocean Adventure allows youngsters to discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef while learning about coral reefs,” says Stephan Becker, President and co-founder of Beautiful Oceans. The coral reef facts that appear or kids in the Smartridge game are comparable to the information contained in Beautiful Oceans’ coral reef science courses for scuba divers and snorkelers. “We are thrilled to lend our experience and scientific knowledge to a product that will help educate and increase awareness of coral reefs,” says Becker. “This is the perfect partnership.”
“VTech’s collaboration with Disney and Beautiful Oceans is a perfect example of our mission to provide kids with an entertaining and educating video game experience that delivers safe, age-appropriate content that kids love and parents can feel good about.” said Julia Fitzgerald, vice president of marketing, VTech Electronics North America. “The guidance and insight provided by Beautiful Oceans has allowed us to transport curious minds into the underwater world of Nemo and his friends to embark on a memorable deep sea adventure.”
About Beautiful Oceans:
Beautiful Oceans offers the finest coral reef science courses for recreational scuba divers and snorkelers. Our exciting courses—which take place online, in-class, and are designed to be applied in-water—provide divers and snorkelers with a unique and comprehensive understanding of the coral reef ecosystem. Each course is specially adapted to embrace the regional biology of chosen travel destinations, and enhances diving and snorkeling experiences.
Beautiful Oceans is a member of 1% FOR THE PLANET—a group of businesses donating 1% of their sales to the natural environment. Beautiful Oceans donates 1% of its annual income, or 10% of is annual pre-tax profit (whichever this is the greater), to not-for-profit organizations active in coral reef conservation.
About VTech:
VTech, the creator of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) Category, is a world leader of age-appropriate learning toys. Since 1976, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative educational products for children from birth to preteen that deliver “smart play” through the combination of entertaining electronic formats and engaging, age-appropriate content that help children learn while having fun.
VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Ill. VTech Electronics Ltd, the ELP division of VTech Group, maintains its headquarters in Hong Kong and is a pioneer in
the establishment of China-based manufacturing facilities, selling its products via a strong brand platform supported by a well-established distribution network in North America, Europe and Asia.
www.vtechkids.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ian Popple or Stephan Becker
Beautiful Oceans
(514) 907-1935
media@beautifuloceans.com
Danielle Gray
Edelman (for VTech)
(312)297-7575
Danielle.gray@edelman.com
