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Ocean Education Resources

July 2, 2021 by Carolyn Kraft Leave a Comment

Twinkl, an international educational publisher, created a blog packed with great information and educational resources to share for World Oceans Day. They want to empower everyone to make more sustainable choices this summer and I was happy to contribute my ideas and suggestions. Since summer is in full swing, I thought it was worth sharing… [read more]

Filed Under: Ocean events, Ocean issues Tagged With: ocean activities, ocean education, ocean resources, World Oceans Day

Anacapa Island Adventure

May 27, 2017 by Carolyn Kraft Leave a Comment

I finally got to do something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time – visit Anacapa Island! (Anacapa Island is the second smallest Channel Island and it’s part of Channel Islands National Park.) It’s really not that hard to visit the island if you live in Southern California, it’s just a matter of… [read more]

Filed Under: Birds, Ocean events Tagged With: Anacapa Island, Arch Rock, Channel Islands, gulls, ocean, ocean adventure, Oxnard, sea beauty, seagulls, western gulls, whale watching

Attend the Sustainable Seafood Expo Oct. 2!

September 23, 2016 by Carolyn Kraft Leave a Comment

For anyone who lives in the greater Los Angeles area and loves food and/or the ocean, the Sustainable Seafood Expo on Oct. 2 from noon to 5pm is a great event for you! The event features scrumptious seafood samples, cooking demos, a full cash bar and great educational activities for people of all ages. Plus,… [read more]

Filed Under: Ocean events, Sustainable Seafood Tagged With: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Los Angeles event, ocean nonprofits, seafood, Seafood Watch, smart seafood choices, sustainable seafood, Sustainable Seafood Expo

Go see the movie Pelican Dreams

November 19, 2014 by Carolyn Kraft Leave a Comment

I had the chance to see the new movie Pelican Dreams and it was a delight! The movie opens with a huge traffic jam on the Golden Gate bridge caused by a lone California brown pelican standing in the middle of the road. The bird won’t budge until a rescuer steps forward and then the… [read more]

Filed Under: Birds, Do Something, Ocean events Tagged With: brown pelican, California brown pelican, International Bird Rescue, pelican, Pelican Dreams movie

Go see the giant rubber duck!

August 21, 2014 by Carolyn Kraft 1 Comment

A giant rubber duck has arrived in Los Angeles and has transformed Los Angeles Harbor into its own very public bathtub. The duck is 40 feet tall and completely awesome. I had the chance to see it on Wednesday, August 20 when it was towed in as part of the Tall Ships Festival and now… [read more]

Filed Under: Ocean events Tagged With: event, Florentijn Hofman, fun, giant rubber duck, rubberduckLA, tall ships festival, yellow

See the movie Plastic Paradise

November 21, 2013 by Carolyn Kraft 1 Comment

Join me on December 3rd at 7:30pm to see the documentary “Plastic Paradise” at the Laemmle’s Royal Theatre in West Los Angeles. As soon as I heard about this movie, I knew I had to see it. Many of us have read about the plastic plague impacting our oceans, but do we really understand the… [read more]

Filed Under: Do Something, Ocean events, Ocean pollution Tagged With: marine debris, plastic, plastic bag, pollution

Happy World Oceans Day!

June 8, 2013 by Carolyn Kraft Leave a Comment

Today is World Oceans Day! It’s the perfect time to head to the beach, frolic in the waves and make a splash. It’s also the perfect time to recycle, bring a reusable tote shopping and make a donation to your favorite ocean non-profit. Whatever you decide to do today, take some time to thank the… [read more]

Filed Under: Ocean events Tagged With: bottlenose dolphin, cetacean, dolphin, World Oceans Day

Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2013 by Carolyn Kraft Leave a Comment

Earth Day is a time for celebration, but even more important it’s a time for gratitude. Our Earth provides us with everything we need, fresh water, food, shelter supplies and even spiritual and emotional sustenance. Just think of the last time you watched the ocean’s waves roll in or saw a breathtaking sunset. Not a… [read more]

Filed Under: Earth musings, Ocean events Tagged With: Earth Day

Help track California King Tides!

December 12, 2012 by Carolyn Kraft 1 Comment

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]

Filed Under: Do Something, Ocean events, Photography Tagged With: California king tides, photography

Jump start your creativity and help save the oceans!

July 9, 2012 by Carolyn Kraft 1 Comment

Game on! There’s a pretty cool contest going on that ocean fans, recycling nuts and crafty creatives should participate in: the Summer Sustainability Creativity Challenge! This contest is all about taking things destined for the trash or recycling bin and giving them a second life as art (functional or not). For inspiration, check out the… [read more]

Filed Under: Imagine Something, Ocean events, Ocean pollution Tagged With: creativity, marine debris, ocean art, ocean trash, plastic

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