Climate Change Denier and Republican Senator (Oklahoma) thought that he would disprove the science of climate change by bringing a snowball from outside into the Senate. He says the snowball shows that 2014 wasn't the hottest year in history because it.snowed.in.DC. Guess who funds his campaign...go ahead guess! Links: Speak…
I describe some alternative uses to Plastic Bags. A recent population survey discovered an increase of 1000 manatees in the state of Florida. It was the second time the population has increased (last time was in 2010). Now, officials are thinking of taking the manatee off of the endangered and…
A recent population survey discovered an increase of 1000 manatees in the state of Florida. It was the second time the population has increased (last time was in 2010). Now, officials are thinking of taking the manatee off of the endangered and down list them to threatened. Is this a…
Sharks, big ones, are coming close to shore to visit a popular nursery area causing beaches to close down. A Reporter makes it seem like the sharks are monsters by describing them a lurking and stalking...the CSIRO Shark expert corrects her...a huge win for conservation! Links: Speak Up For Blue…
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SpeakUpForBlue.com founder, Andrew Lewin, talks with Rebecca Dolson (a SpeakUpForBlue.com Contributor) about the role public aquariums and zoos play in Ocean Conservation. Do you think Public Aquariums benefit Ocean Conservation or hinder it? Leave a comment below. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Manatee: Are they still at risk?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIs3oXJRUtk -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
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http://www.speakupforblue.com/fund-an-marine-protected-area-system It's not everyday you get a chance to have a direct impact in protecting coral reefs habitats in the South Pacific. I mean really, we all talk about protect the ocean, but when do we ever get the chance to actually get involved in the process...well, you now have…
Welcome to Speak Up For Blue's First Marine Life Facts post to educate Ocean Leaders about the Ocean on things that we don't think you know about. Every post will look into interesting Marine Life Facts that we think you should know about and teach others about it too. Ocean…
http://www.speakupforblue.com/ocean-solutions/how-to-stop-driftnet-use-in-the-oceans The Problem of Driftnets Driftnets are mostly synthetic mesh gill nets that are designed to be released into the Ocean by fishermen to float on the surface of the water and reach up to 100 m below the surface catching fish who swim through the net. The net can…
Coral Reefs are diverse and sensitive habitats, which attract millions of tourists per year and rake in billions of dollars around the world. People love Corals, but how much do they really know about them? Take the quiz on Corals and find out how much you really know about Corals.…
http://www.speakupforblue.com/ocean-solutions/ecotourism-for-the-oceans Time For More Ocean Friendly Businesses Are you sick of always hearing about industries, which has the sole purpose to extract natural resources from the Earth and Ocean to make money? Well, I am too. It's about time that we, as Ocean Leaders, analyze new ways to make money…
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http://www.speakupforblue.com/?p=3201 8 Hour Gray Whale Rescue A whale watching company helped free a juvenile Gray Whale that was entangled in a fishing net off the coast of Southern California. The group spent 8 hours trying to free the large whale from the net. As they were taking off the net…
http://www.speakupforblue.com/in-ocean-news/hawaiians-caught-3-times-more-fish-annually-by-fishing-less Hawaiians Knew How To Fish Sustainably A new study reveals that centuries ago, Hawaiians used to catch 3 times more fish annually than what is actually considered sustainable by experts today. They did it by closing off certain areas for a period of time to allow the area to…
http://www.speakupforblue.com/?p=3172 In 2006, the world lost a great and entertaining Ocean Leader doing what he loves best. Steve Irwin died from a puncture wound in his heart by a Stingray while shooting his latest episode of the Crocodile Hunter. Steve was trying to show how gentle the creatures and teaching…
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http://www.speakupforblue.com/?p=3140 Close Call with Tiger Shark A diver in the Bahamas that was taking part in an Eco-Tourism excursion last week had a very close call with a large tiger shark. Check out the video to see how close it was: The excursion was part of an underwater adventure where…
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