Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Life's A Beach

When the well's dry, we know the worth of water.
- Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac, 1746
 
 
I just returned from a wonderful visit with friends in Port St. Lucie, 
Florida.  While there, I had the unique opportunity to walk the 
beach at night and actually spot a sea turtle that had come up on 
shore to lay her eggs!  We stayed quite a good distance away and
quickly left the busy lady alone to her labors. 
This incredible and fortunate encounter reminded me what an 
important part we, as stewards of the entire planet, play in our 
everyday lives.  There are truly so many that depend on our 
awareness and our conscious and caring efforts. 
Watch a video. 
The Ocean Conservancy group has a website that helps inform 
people about the problems that ocean pollution causes as well as 
offering ideas and opportunities to take action and be part 
of the solution. 
One of their suggestions is for boaters, but I believe it is 
something we can all try as we head out to the beach this 
summer - its called "Plus One Boating."  Here's the idea:
"Practice "Plus-One Boating" by bringing back everything you 
take out on your trip—plus one piece of litter from someone else's 
wasteful wake. Make sure to bring all food containers, cigarette 
butts, and other trash back to shore and use the marina’s garbage 
or recycling facilities to dispose of it. More than an eyesore, 
trash in the water impacts the health of humans, wildlife, 
ecosystems, and economies." 


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