Last winter I had a last minute opportunity to study in Southeast Asia. The specific program was called “The Thailand Project” offered by Wildlands Studies which is an affiliate of California State University Monterey Bay Extended Education.  Our assignment – to study cultural diversity and research coral reef ecosystems along the coasts of Thailand and Malaysia. [...]

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On June 25th at noon in corresponding time zones around the world people will join hands on beaches and in cities for the second annual Hands Across The Sand event to show opposition to expanded offshore drilling and to call for clean energy solutions for a sustainable planet. Florida surfer and restaurant owner Dave Rauschkolb [...]

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What could better symbolize the interconnection of the world than its oceans? The ocean provides jobs, food, recreation and challenge. It is home to the biggest and smallest of creatures, accessible to millions of humans who sail, surf, swim, dive, and try to harness its power. It is beautiful, dangerous and awesome. World Oceans Day [...]

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This C.E.F. music video, of sorts, highlights the cleanup and restoration efforts of the NOAA Marine Debris Program. Marine Debris: An Ocean Story from C.E.F. on Vimeo. Music by Gregg Lehrman Edited by Danny Ledonne Footage by NOAA Tweet

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In this TED talk, Johan Rockstrom identifies nine “planetary boundaries”: climate change, ozone depletion, atmospheric aerosol loading, ocean acidification, global freshwater use, land system change, rate of biodiversity loss and biogeochemical loading. Understanding these systems can guide us in protecting our planet’s many overlapping ecosystems, moving us toward transformative change, turning crisis into opportunities. About [...]

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“Ocean for Life” brings together students of diverse backgrounds and cultures to discover marine science, conservation, and how the ocean connects us all. In this film, “Interconnectedness” students discover the symbiotic relationships in the ocean – and among themselves! A collaboration between international high school students and graduate students at American University’s Center for Environmental [...]

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“Ocean for Life” brings together students of diverse backgrounds and cultures to discover marine science, conservation, and how the ocean connects us all. In this film, “Sunset,” students explore the ocean and its sense of place to them. Shot along the coast of northern California, the film was a collaboration between international high school students [...]

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