Why have a World Oceans Day? The world’s oceans are experiencing a severe ecological crisis, that’s why. Climate change, pollution and overfishing are causing populations of ocean animals to fluctuate in wild surges and crashes.
So, how has our society responded to this crisis? According to the National Ocean Economics Program State of the U.S. Ocean and Coastal Economies 2009 report, the federal government’s spending on programs related to the oceans was 0.03 percent of the total federal budget in 2008, down from 0.06 percent in 1970.
I am so glad to hear that you are reporting honestly about the dire conditions of our planet’s oceans. We need to remind people that there is so much beauty and life in the oceans that needs preservation before it is too late.
In celebration of World Oceans Day, I would like to post a clip about the orcas in upper Puget Sound.
http://explore.org/explore/pacificnorthwest/films/100
Thanks again for your concern and efforts!
You know we’re on our way out, what with all the evidence pointing to “you better enjoy each day like it’s your last” coming from Antarctica and up north, the fact that even if we could totally transform everything that’s wrong tomorrow, it’s still too late – we’ve already blown it. Wait til the food shortages when the long droughts don’t let up in the southwest and the midwest gets flooded more often than not. Yea – fun times on the way kids.
Thanks for playing You Bet Your Life, humanity.
This is the closest recent blog to post this in. I thought you guys would appreciate it…
We lost a baby last Thursday due to a misscarriage. While looking on line for a Aristocate Pear tree to plant in our backyard in memorial I found this website. http://www.treegivers.com/
It allows people to plant a tree in someones honor. I thought this would be a great gift for fathers day or it would be an awesome way to show love for a spouse or child. I know that many people dont live in wide open areas like myself so planting a tree is not an option. This method allows you to do so and you can help the enviornment while honoring someone…
I know that this site promotes helping the Earth, what a fun way to do it
Hey, I know we don’t agree on much, but we do share a miscarriage history. I hope you feel better soon.
I think we agree on more then what we let on… There are just two main issues that come more often then the other stuff. I dont often reply “Amen” when I agree with something. I just jump in when I disagree. I appreciate your thoughts
And I sometimes enjoy playing devils advocate a little too much