Why not wrap up the holidays with a heartwarming story? Here’s a great one from International Bird Rescue (IBR). A few months ago, the organization was contacted by Christopher Borrayo-Cruz about the possibility of helping rescued animals through his Eagle Scout Project. “We were thrilled, and decided together that he would build a series of… [read more]
Happy holidays everyone!
Be safe, be peace, be love.
Recycle plastic, it’s worth it!
If you’ve been feeling lackluster about recycling lately, this graphic by OnlineEducation.net will spark you back into action! Creating plastic uses up tons of resources, so instead of making more new plastic, why not just reuse the plastic we already have? For this strategy to really work, everyone needs to chip in and do their… [read more]
White wagtail really wags its tail
This past Friday I had the chance to see a white wagtail hopping around on Outer Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro! Why is that interesting? Well, the white wagtail isn’t from around these parts you see. This feathered critter is typically found in Asia and has only been spotted in California 27 times. At first… [read more]
Help track California King Tides!
Grab your camera and head to the beach because California King Tides started today! That’s right, not only is the day 12/12/12 super cool for numeric reasons, it also happens to coincide with an extreme high tide event caused when the sun and the moon’s gravitational forces reinforce each other. This special event lasts through… [read more]
A decorator crab’s crown of leaves
It’s a bit hard to tell, but that’s a decorator crab in the center of the photo sitting amongst the blades of grass. But that’s the whole point! To be a master of disguise and trick ocean predators into thinking you’re just another part of the landscape. Nothing to see here folks. If there was… [read more]
Alaska travel tips from wildlife photographer Michael Daniel Ho
Wildlife photographer Michael Daniel Ho took time from his busy schedule to answer a few questions about traveling to Alaska. This remote state happens to be one of the places where he has taken many of his amazing photos, including several of my favorites. If you’ve been thinking about traveling to Alaska, definitely go! Just… [read more]
Meet the stunning Spanish shawl nudibranch
The Spanish shawl nudibranch or Flabellina iodinea is another ocean beauty! This sea slug grows to be about 38 mm (close to 1.5 inches), but what it lacks for in size the Spanish shawl makes up for with brilliant coloring that knocks your socks off. It’s body is a rich shade of purple offset by… [read more]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to say thanks to all of my readers out there! Also, thanks for all you do to help our oceans and protect marine life. And if you’re going shopping tomorrow, don’t forget to bring a reusable tote…the oceans will thank you. Safe travels and have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy America Recycles Day!
Did you know that November 15th is America Recycles Day? It’s one more way to raise awareness about recycling and remind people to recycle every day of the year. And it’s the perfect time to expand your recycling consciousness. Instead of just focusing on recycling aluminum cans, newspapers, junk mail, plastic bottles and other items… [read more]
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