by Beth | May 30, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
Here are some interesting facts about coral reefs that you may not know. Corals are found all over the world in shallow, tropical waters and on the deep, dark ocean floor. Despite their appearance, corals are neither rocks nor plants; corals are living animals. Coral...
by Beth | May 18, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
Most moms know that fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet, because they contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids. A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of...
by Beth | May 11, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
Whenever I collect seaweed for my artwork, I always adhere to sustainable harvesting practices which limit the amount and kind of seaweed I am allowed to take. Seagrasses are often off limits because they are a vital part of our ecosystem, providing homes and food for...
by Beth | May 9, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
A Gift from the sea: Creating Art from Seaweed SeaWeb, who happens to be this month’s SeaweedArt featured ocean advocate, has interviewed me as one of their featured ocean advocates in their Ocean Voices series. You can read the interview here here . For the...
by Beth | May 7, 2012 | Good Causes
Former California State Senator and California Secretary of State, Bruce McPherson is running for 5th District Supervisor of Santa Cruz County. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I endorse Bruce, (the only Republican I have ever voted for) because he has a...
by Beth | Apr 25, 2012 | Education, Good Causes
Here is a creative and imaginative interpretation of what you can find when you spend a day at the beach. It’s not just seashells and sand crabs. You guessed it. LOTS of trash, junk and plastic. The best way to end the glut of plastic junk that ends up in our...
