Thank You Ocean

BLUE Ocean Film Festival

chriskay — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:01:28 +0000

The goal of the BLUE Ocean Film Festival is to share at all levels the latest insights on what is happening in our ocean and to provide tangible ways people can make a difference. Executive Director Debbie Kinder talks about BLUE which will be held in Monterey, California, from August 24-29, 2010.

Protecting the California Coast

chriskay — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:25:09 +0000

The ocean impacts life in California in many ways. In this report, Amber Mace, Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council, talks about the role of the OPC in protecting our coastal and ocean resources.

Decommissioning Oil and Gas Rigs

chriskay — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:21:35 +0000

Skyli McAfee, Executive Director of the California Ocean Science Trust, offers a perspective on decommissioning oil and gas rigs that sit off the coast of California. (Photo credit: Platform Irene, North of Point Arguello: Linda Snook)

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Oil Spills in San Francisco Bay: Preparing a Better Response

chriskay — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:00:02 +0000

This Thank You Ocean Report highlights excerpts from the “Oil Spills in San Francisco Bay: Preparing a Better Response” conference sponsored by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership on May 11, 2010. | Click here to view .mp4 video in larger player

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San Francisco Estuary Partnership

Governors Take Action Toward Ocean Health

chriskay — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:14:44 +0000

In July 2008, the Governors of California, Oregon and Washington released a West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Health Action Plan that identified common ocean and coastal management priorities. Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy for the California Natural Resources Agency, offers an update about this joint effort to protect and manage the vast marine resources shared by California, Oregon and Washington.

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Gulf Oil Spill

chriskay — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:44:40 +0000

On April 22, 2010 the Transocean Deepwater Horizon drilling rig sank 130 miles southeast of New Orleans. On this report you will learn how you can find current information on the spill and how you can help. (Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Justin E. Stumberg/Released) | Click here to view .mp4 video in larger player

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Ocean on the Edge

chriskay — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00:21 +0000

Ocean on the Edge is an exhibit focusing on the issues that impact the ocean and what we can do about them. Our guest is Dr. Jerry Schubel, President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, the exhibit’s creator and host. (Photo courtesy of K. Leonard, Aquarium of the Pacific)

Earth Day 2010

chriskay — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:02 +0000

April 22, 2010 is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. On this report, we celebrate by focusing on the Ocean with our guest Kaitilin Gaffney, Pacific Ecosystem Program Director for Ocean Conservancy. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

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Pacific Marine Mammals

chriskay — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:09 +0000

The warmer waters of an El Nino can cause fish to move to colder waters removing the food that sea lions need to survive. This report focuses on the impact of an El Nino on marine mammals. Kelli Lewis, Education Director at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, California is our guest. (Photo courtesy of Joann Smith/PMMC)

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Enjoy-But Do Not Disturb-Coastal Wildlife

chriskay — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000

While we enjoy observing coastal wildlife, it’s important to avoid disturbing them. Our guest Mary Jane Schramm, Media and Public Outreach Specialist with the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, says failing to be respectful and cautious when encountering harbor seals can have dire impacts on their population. (Photo courtesy of Mary Jane Schramm, Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary)

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