Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Can A Picnic Help Save The Ocean?

A picnic is fun for the whole family, but can it really help the ocean?


It sure can if...
we pack a waste-free, earth friendly lunch.


How to pack a waste free picnic?

  1. Place picnic food in reusable containers.
  2. Use refillable drink bottles.
  3. Include reusable utensils.
  4. Add cloth napkins.
  5. Include fresh fruits and vegetables.
  6. Pack the picnic in a reusable basket, backpack, or lunchbox.




Friday, March 23, 2018

Dolphin Baby!

Today I am reviewing a children's picture book by Nicola Davies entitled Dolphin Baby!, written for children 5-8.






Dolphin is born into a world full of the love and security of his Mom.  She is his protector: teaching him how to breathe, where to swim, how to talk, and how to fish.  She is his nurturer: feeding him thorough her nipples and stroking him with her flippers.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

What's A Jellyfish Without Water?

Without water a jellyfish becomes a BLOB!  The reason?  Jellyfish are 95% water.


What are jellyfish made of?


Jellyfish are very simple creatures.  They have no bones, brain, heart, or blood.  Yet, each jellyfish has a three-layered body.  

Friday, March 9, 2018

When Is A Crab Not A Crab?

How did the horseshoe crab get its name?


The horseshoe crab's shell is shaped like a horseshoe, and its legs look like those of a crab.  But--a horseshoe crab is not a crab.  


Friday, March 2, 2018

Six Ways To Care For Our Oceans






Why We Need To Care For Our Oceans


Do you swim, snorkel, dive, boat, ski, or fish in the sea?  Then the ocean is important for your recreational enjoyment.  

Perhaps your livelihood is tied to the ocean.  Then it is important for your financial security as well.


But there are other--often overlooked--reasons to care about the ocean.  It holds great significance for our health on earth.