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Ocean and Water
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What does the ocean mean to you? What would the world be like without the ocean? How can you help the ocean? Share your ideas by submitting digital pictures, photos, essays, or poems that answer one or all of these questions. We will post them here!  |
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| Marine Debris 101 | ||
 Many people have thought of marine debris as simply a harmless eyesore. Today, there is no place on earth immune to marine debris. Whether you are an ocean user, or simply enjoy being near the water, you can help prevent marine debris by learning some Marine Debris 101. |
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Image Credit: Hypergurl, Creative Commons.
Our rivers and streams feed the ocean and the ocean nourishes all of us: from the basic essentials of air, food, and water to the calming inspiration that comes from watching waves crash on the beach. Each day our activities affect the waters of our planet. Some areas of major concern are our coral reefs, ocean acidification, plastics in our oceans, over fishing, and pollution from run off. Learn more about each of these below and find out how you can help!
Videos and Podcasts
Thank You Ocean Video
Have you ever said thank you? Have you ever said thank you to the ocean? Video Courtesy of Thank you Ocean
Sonar in the sea: Kelly Benoit-Bird listens to the ocean
Kelly Benoit-Bird works on all kinds of ocean animals ranging from zooplankton to whales. And ocean observatories could make her science even more exciting. Listen to this Ocean Gazing podcast. Image and Text Credit: COSEE
Sylvia Earle: How to protect the oceans
Legendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean -- and shocking stats about its rapid decline -- as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join her in protecting the vital blue heart of the planet. Text Credit: Ted.com
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Good Morning America
Our ocean has become one of the largest landfills. Watch this video from Good Morning America talking about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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