Blog
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The Maine Lobster Industry Recognizes Impending Problems and is Acting Now to Implement Better Management Strategies
The ability to recognize a problem before it ever begins is a trait that every industry would benefit from. This is an invaluable characteristic that allows businesses to thrive and […]
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Marine Science Educator Erica Warren Engages Students’ Imagination with Creative Ocean Art
Those of us who teach children every day are always on the hunt to find engaging tools and creative ways to instruct our students. Luckily, when you teach marine science […]
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Researcher Jill Bible Studies the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Olympia Oysters and Advocates Science Education
On the Sonoma coast of Northern California, there is an incredible education and research institution that is dedicated to studying the organisms and ecosystems of our oceans. Bodega Marine Laboratory […]
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Seafood Restaurant Owner Kenny Belov Explains the Value of Honesty and Traceability in the Seafood Industry
Every industry has a few truly passionate individuals who create the momentum for positive change. The seafood industry is fortunate to have Kenny Belov as one of these individuals. Kenny […]
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The Ocean Health Index: A Powerful Tool for Conservation Management
Any business owner understands the importance of representing complex data sets with percentiles. Calculations, percentages, scores, and rankings are all essential for helping managers and owners make informed decisions on […]
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The Value of Experiential Learning: LiMPETs Coordinator Abby Nickels Engages Youth with Real Scientific Monitoring Methods
“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” – Chinese Proverb Educating today’s youth on environmental issues is the first and foremost […]
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Judith and Richard Lang Create Beautiful and Thought-Provoking Plastic Art from Beach Trash
“The opposite of beauty really is not ugly; the opposite of beauty is indifference. And we’re trying not to be indifferent about this and about the world.” ~ Richard Lang. […]
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The Blue Ocean Institute and Dr. Carl Safina Encourage People to Establish a Deeper Connection with Nature and Care About Our Oceans
Our oceans contain a hidden magic. They have a special way of igniting our childlike wonder of the curious creatures beneath the waves. When we read about the ocean, see […]
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The Daily Ocean Inspiration: Sara Bayles Motivates People to Action by Completing a Massive Beach Cleanup Commitment
There is nothing more capable of inspiring people to action than experiencing the contagious enthusiasm of a person who is passionately dedicated to a task. Sara Bayles has initiated a […]
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Mad as a Marine Biologist: Samantha Craven Conveys Her Passion for Marine Conservation in the Philippines
On the other side of the world from California, there is an amazing underwater landscape unparalleled in beauty. The Philippines are the world’s hidden secret when it comes to marine […]