The Grumpy Octopus Donates to WildAid Marine Program to Save His Family
"If there's one thing an octopus should be grumpy about, it's the current state of our oceans," said Amr Ahmed, founder of The Grumpy Octopus.
SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Grumpy Octopus, the curmudgeonous cephalopod stuffed toy, announces it is donating a portion of its profits to the ocean conservation organization WildAid Marine.
"If there's one thing an octopus should be grumpy about, it's the current state of our oceans," said Amr Ahmed, founder of The Grumpy Octopus. "Our mission aligns with WildAid's marine program. They have shown meaningful results in the work they do, and we look forward to being part of the effort to protect marine areas."
WildAid Marine has pioneered an approach to marine enforcement that empowers local leaders to strengthen monitoring and surveillance, meet conservation goals, and provide lasting benefits for endangered wildlife, marine ecosystems, fisheries and coastal communities.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Grumpy Octopus," said Meaghan Brosnan, WildAid Marine Program Director. "Their ongoing support will enable us to continue to strengthen protections for marine life, including octopuses, around the world."
Although annoyed at just about everything, the unhappy sea creature is perfect for a child, parent or friend going through a tough time and needing a good laugh. This soft and huggable plushie provides a skin-friendly comfortable cuddly feel.
The 12-inch sourpuss octopus is not afraid to tout its intelligence. Follow The Grumpy Octopus on Instagram where it has thousands of followers to watch its daily activities.
Ahmed was inspired to design a stuffed animal his little sister would love that was not commonplace. So he made The Grumpy Octopus and likened it to the iPhone's octopus emoji. He also paid homage to the love of grumpy characters - Oscar the Grouch, Squidward, Grumpy the dwarf from Snow White, Diego the saber-tooth tiger from Ice Age, Ron Swanson from Parks and Rec and the infamous Grumpy Cat!
The Grumpy Octopus is available on Amazon. For more information, visit https://thegrumpyoctopus.com.
Check out The Grumpy Octopus now linked as one of WildAid Marine's new corporate partners: https://marine.wildaid.org/about-us/our-partners/
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About The Grumpy Octopus:
The perfect gag gift for 2021, The Grumpy Octopus is red with anger but really soft on the inside. It knows it's smart and is not impressed with those not keen on its intelligence. Available on Amazon, it has become a photo opps best friend and can be found in the most fun places! The octopus has been featured in Yahoo! News, Buzzfeed and HuffPost. Follow it on Instagram @thegrumpyoctopus.
About The WildAid Marine:
WildAid Marine builds the world's most effective and well-enforced marine protected areas to drive meaningful ocean conservation and sustainable development. With 20 years of on-the-water experience, WildAid Marine has pioneered an approach to marine enforcement that empowers local leaders to strengthen monitoring and surveillance, meet conservation goals and provide lasting benefits for endangered wildlife, marine ecosystems, fisheries and coastal communities. By protecting these special places, we can help our oceans, and the wildlife and people who depend on them, to thrive.
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