by Beth | Jun 26, 2012 | Activities
It is an obvious assumption that if we teach our children to enjoy and appreciate the ocean they will respect it. Ocean activities such as Surfing Lessons are a great way for children to have fun, get exercise and see first hand the amazing sea creatures that inhabit...
by Beth | Jun 14, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
Last week I wrote about Ocean Conservancy’s 30 Day Trash Free Challenge , which offers weekly tips on how to reduce your trash consumption. Last week’s tip was to use reusable bags. This week’s tip it to use reusable coffee and travel mugs. A photo...
by Beth | Jun 13, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
Did you know that half of the earth’s oxygen comes from phytoplankton, a one-celled plant that lives on the ocean’s surface? Or that one in six jobs is in some way marine related? Whether you live in a coastal town by the sea, or in a land locked state and...
by Beth | Jun 7, 2012 | Attractions, Education, Good Causes
Tomorrow is World Ocean day. If you would like to participate in the global celebration, click here to find a local event in your area. For those of you in my neck of the ocean, Santa Cruz, here are a few goings on around town. The Seymour Center is offering free...
by Beth | Jun 4, 2012 | Ocean Potions
Summer is coming. According to my calendar it should be here in just about 16 days. That means sunny skies are ahead of us. It’s true, even though it was rainy and overcast today in Santa Cruz. In the spirit of summer fun I am adding a new category to share on...