🌊 Elby’s Friends
“Some stories are born in words.
Others are born in the sea.”
Elby is not just a dolphin — Elby is a reminder that the sea is alive 🌍🐬
Sometimes, if we are lucky, dolphins cross our path… and stay in our hearts.
This space is for them… and for you, the friends of Elby.
📸 Join Elby’s Friends
Do you have a dolphin photo, a drawing, or a story about the sea?
Send it to: 🐬 elbysfriends@italynews.it
Or share it on social media with: #ElbysFriends
Every contribution may appear on Italynews.it, inspiring others and celebrating the sea 🌊✨
🖼 Submission Guidelines
1. Photos
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📷 Format: JPEG or PNG
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💾 Max file size: 5 MB
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🌟 Resolution: min. 1200px width (high quality for web)
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🌊 Only wild dolphins or sea scenes (no captive animals)
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📝 Optional: name, age, city
2. Drawings / Artwork
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🖌 Format: JPEG, PNG, PDF
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💾 Max file size: 5 MB
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🌟 Resolution: min. 1200px width
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✏️ Hand-drawn or digital art welcome
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📝 Optional: short description (max 50 words)
3. Stories / Short Texts
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📝 Language: English only
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✍ Max length: 150 words
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💖 Must be positive, respectful, related to the sea or dolphins
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🚫 Avoid political content or personal attacks
🐬 Elby’s Review
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Elby or the Elby’s Friends Team may leave a short note of appreciation
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🌟 Selected submissions may be featured as “Elby’s Friend of the Week”
Example:
“This dolphin was spotted by Marco, 14, Sardinia.
Elby says: Protect what protects us.”
💡 Elby’s Note
Elby may leave a small message for every friend that joins:
“If you love the sea, you protect it without being told.”
🌱 Why This Matters
Elby’s Friends is more than a community:
It’s a way to connect generations, raise awareness for the sea, and give young readers a voice.
Elby reads every message. Some are answered directly by Elby, others by the Elby’s Friends Team, but all are valued 💙
🎨 Design Tips for the Page
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Callout boxes for: submission rules, Elby’s notes, featured friends
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Emoji highlights in headings and paragraphs
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Mobile-friendly: short paragraphs, plenty of line spacing, clear buttons for email/social
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#ElbysFriends prominently on top


