I promised myself the other day to try my best to stop littering. I wanna try my best to make a difference in this world, even if it may be so small. Love this earth and save it <3
(via anoceanactivist)
Going Blue: Ten Things You Can Do to Help Heal Our Oceans
In the 21st century we are at last turning our attention to the fact that our oceans are so degraded, we face “the next mass extinction” — and it’s man-made.
If we humans created this disaster, then we can take action to help stop it. We cannot leave saving our seas to scientists or governments. Nor do we have time for the denial of compassion fatigue or despair. The only antidote is engagement, education, and action. Here are ten simple steps that we can do every day to help heal our oceans.
I fell in love with Danjugan Island. Pictures of the daily scenery during the marine camp. Trust me, you’ll never get sick of it.
- Typhoon Lagoon - Two dive sites are found here, also great for snorkeling. It’s a specially managed area, so no fishing is allowed. Kayaking here is for the brave. The winds are strong & the currents even stronger. I took on both, b/c I was
forcedassigned to watch out for straggling swimmers. We had to “rescue” one camper (who’s twice my size) because he couldn’t kayak back. Some of the camp’s staff got to see a shark here on our last day. - Third Lagoon - where the island’s learning center/hall is located. Around this lagoon, is a trail leading to a cave (complete with bats & a resident python) and the island’s other lagoons. Good hiking and kayaking!
- SMA 2 - Another special area. More snorkeling and kayaking for us.
- Staff Cabana - This is the view you get every morning.
A 2-week stint at a marine reserve!
Going to Danjugan to swim with the fishes & hopefully this turtle!
I think I’m the only one who doesn’t have a biology degree. Admit it. Nursing is a bit unrelated… And then they asked me to apply for a full-time position as a coordinator of a program they’re setting up. *died-of-happiness*
Then reality slapped me back to life. More decisions.
Stop the mining, stop the destruction.
Palawan is home to:
- 40% of the Philippines’ remaining mangrove areas
- 30% of the country’s coral reefs
- 17 key biodiversity areas
- 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Natural Park and the Tubbataha National Marine Park)
- 8 declared protected areas.
Palawan deserves the support of not only Filipinos, but also ocean lovers, environmentalists, marine biologists and anyone anywhere who cares about the planet.
How can we help? By simply signing the electronic petition @ www.no2mininginpalawan.com
If fangs don’t protect the tiger itself, how’s it going to protect you? -WWF
Don’t pay for animals to die.
I live in jamaica. But my school has an environmental club and we were working on funds to specifically help an organization. However we didnt want to donate the big organizations like greenpeace, because they do get a lot of recognition, all the same we want a legit organization.
Oh. lol. Okay, I get what you mean about wanting something smaller. Look into local projects so you can have a big impact. Or you can always ask local Greenpeace or WWF offices if they know of community-based projects in need of funding. They’ll have a network & can point you in the right direction with regards to local causes…
But if you still want international orgs just lesser known, these 2 sites list legit organizations that are involved with marine ecosystem protection/conservation:
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Leanne Sarco, a ranger at Grand Isle State Park located on a barrier island off the coast of Louisiana, remembers the day she discovered oil in her lagoons, after the April 20 explosion of a BP oil…
Days left to stop mass extinction
A third of all animals and plants on earth face extinction — endangered blue whales, coral reefs, and a vast array of other species. But there is a plan to save them — a global agreement to create, fund and enforce protected areas covering 20% of our seas and lands by 2020. Right now, 193 governments are meeting in Japan to address this crisis. But without public pressure, they are likely to fall short of the bold action needed to avert the collapse of ecosystems the world over.
Call on the Convention on Biodiversity to urgently agree to create, execute and fund the protection of 20% of our oceans and lands by 2020. Only bold and immediate action will protect our planet’s rich diversity of life.
Help prevent further cases of specie extinction & protect our wildlife. Sign the Petition at Avaaz.org!
