Last updated: August 28, 2026
Welcome to KAINOA
KAINOA Ocean & Nature is a personal creative and conservation project exploring the connections between water, nature, imagination and human experience.
Through films, stories, mermaiding, creative works and conservation activities, KAINOA seeks to bring the sea closer to those who live far away and to encourage a deeper respect for the living world.
This Legal Notice explains who is responsible for this website and how its content may be used.
Website owner
Project name: KAINOA Ocean & Nature
Owner / publisher: Noélie Bodin
Registered address: Namur, Belgium
Contact: use my contact form
Purpose of the website
This website presents:
- Ocean and nature stories.
- Underwater films.
- Mermaiding and water-related experiences.
- Conservation ideas and activities.
- Books and creative works.
- Information about future KAINOA projects and collaborations.
The website is intended to inform, inspire and invite respectful engagement with water and the living world.
Original content
Unless otherwise indicated, the original text, photographs, films, illustrations, graphics, music, logos and other creative material published on this website belong to Noélie Bodin or are used with permission.
You are welcome to:
- Read and enjoy the content.
- Share links to KAINOA pages.
- Mention KAINOA in a respectful way.
- Share public posts using the relevant platform’s sharing tools.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, publish, sell or commercially use original KAINOA content without prior written permission.
If you would like to use an image, film, text or other work, please contact me first.
Respect for nature and personal safety
KAINOA is guided by respect for people, wildlife and natural habitats.
Information and experiences presented on this website are intended to inspire curiosity and awareness. They do not replace professional instruction, medical advice, diving supervision, swimming instruction, mermaiding training or local safety guidance.
Please assess your own abilities and circumstances before taking part in any water- or nature-related activity. Follow qualified instructors, local rules, weather warnings and appropriate safety procedures.
Observe wildlife without touching or disturbing it, and leave natural environments as you found them—or better.
External websites and services
This website may contain links to external platforms and organisations, including YouTube, Amazon, Goodreads, Babelio, Instagram, Facebook and conservation organisations.
These websites are operated independently and have their own terms, privacy policies and practices. KAINOA is not responsible for the content, availability, security or data-processing practices of external websites.
This website also uses services such as WordPress, Forminator, Cloudflare Turnstile and embedded YouTube videos. More information about personal data, cookies and these services can be found in the [Privacy Policy].
The Belgian Data Protection Authority recommends giving clear information about cookies and other tracking technologies, including their purposes, the data collected, their duration and how consent can be withdrawn.autoriteprotectiondonnees
Website availability and accuracy
I do my best to keep the information on this website accurate, useful and up to date. However, projects, activities, links and availability may change as KAINOA develops.
I cannot guarantee that the website will always be available or completely free from errors, interruptions or outdated information.
Contact
Questions about this website, its content or possible collaborations are welcome.
Please use the contact form.
Changes to this Legal Notice
This Legal Notice may be updated when the website, KAINOA’s activities or the applicable legal requirements change.
The latest version will always be published on this page with its update date.