Happy Earth Day 2013!

Have a wonderful Earth Day 2013!

How can you help our oceans?

1. Give up unsustainable seafood. 
• If you don't know where it comes from and how it was caught, then don't eat it. Simple, right? 
• Shrimp, for example, often are fished in unsustainable ways that drown or harm sea turtles. 
• That tuna sushi that you love might have come from a fishing boat using longline fishing, which kills lots of wildlife. And if you're eating bluefin tuna, you might be eating an endangered species!
2. Give up single-use plastic.
• Bring your own reusable bag when shopping and say no to plastic bags.
• Bring your own water bottle instead of buying bottled water.
• Skip the straw or bring your own instead of using plastic straws.
3. Drive less.
• Really? Yes, the less you drive or do other things that generate carbon pollution, the more that you help reduce the problem of climate change, which is a serious threat to our oceans and its wildlife.
• As an alternative, relax on public transportation, walk, or enjoy a fun bike ride to your destination.
4. Enjoy wildlife from a distance.
• You wouldn't be disturbed in your home, would you?

Don't forget that World Oceans Day is coming on June 8!

Please vote for the oceans by tomorrow!

Every election is an important one for the oceans. The threats to our oceans only grow if we don't take action. One action that you can take for the oceans is to go out and vote for the candidate that you think will best protect our oceans and other resources.

On behalf of the oceans -- thanks for voting and participating in our democracy!

Valentine's Day = Love the Ocean: Use Less Plastic!

Sign up for our annual event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/120663968056408/

Show your love for that special someone in your life and the ocean on this Valentine's Day.

Since we just had Chinese New Year, why not make a resolution to use less plastic?

Love the Ocean, Use Less Plastic:

1. Bring your reusable bag when you go shopping and/or say "no" when offered a plastic bag.

2. Pick a non-plastic gift to show your love. Really, is plastic the way to say, "I love you"?

3. How about wrapping your gift in a reusable shopping bag?

4. If you live near the ocean, take the time to visit and have a romantic walk on the beach, go surfing, go wildlife watching, or just to watch the sun set. Maybe even take a couple of minutes to pick up some marine debris while you're there or to even join a beach cleanup that weekend (check your local Surfrider for info: www.surfrider.org).

5. If you go out to dinner, remember to order only sustainable seafood (if you order it at all) and bring your own container for leftovers.

6. Consider donating on behalf of your love to the ocean charity of your choice.

7. Share this event with your friends all over the world to spread the word. Last year we had over 1,200 people reply "Yes" to show their support. Can we get more this year?

The ocean thanks you and loves you back.