Shrimp season worst in recent history!
“I've been in the shrimp processing business for 34 years, and this is the worst fall shrimp season I've ever seen,” said Danny Babin, general manager of Gulf Fish Inc. in Houma, who will be representing parts of Houma, Grand Caillou and Dularge on the Terrebonne Parish Council next year. The poor shrimping this year has been acknowledged by BP claims czar Ken Feinberg, who announced last month that he would double payouts for fishermen who have not yet resolved their claims. Shrimp and crab harvesters and processors will receive four times their documented 2010 losses from now on. Dean Blanchard, a ...
MIZU – New CEO and President
Mizu announced this morning that it has finalized its executive search and named industry veteran and Ride Snowboards Co-founder Tim Pogue as its new CEO and president. Over the last 20 years, Pogue managed consumer brands from recent marketing and licensing work with the Bob Marley brand, to pro athlete management at Burton, to product development and business operations as president and co-founder of Ride Snowboards. Full Story at: http://business.transworld.net/80578/features/mizu-names-tim-pogue-ceo-and-president/ About Mizu: Mizu is the original action sports water bottle brand. The company was founded by Jussi Oksanen, pro snowboarder, a four-time Winter X Games medalist, three-time US Open medalist and Olympic athlete, in ...
MIZU – M8 – “Earth Friendly Bottle”
*NEW Product available online at: GTC - Store MIZU - M8 The go to size for those who failed math. How much is 800mL? Don't worry about it, this is the bottle you want. Performance Features: - 18/8 Food-grade stainless steel - 100% Toxin, BPA, phthalate and PVC free - Mizu's mouth is the perfect size for drinking. Not spilling! - Angled neck for smoother flow - 100% Reusable and recyclable - Will not retain flavors - Lifetime warranty
Shark Slaying!
Every year tens of millions of sharks die a slow death because of finning. Finning is the inhumane practice of hacking off the shark's fins and throwing its still living body back into the sea. The sharks either starve to death, are eaten alive by other fish, or drown (if they are not in constant movement their gills cannot extract oxygen from the water). Shark fins are being "harvested" in ever greater numbers to feed the growing demand for shark fin soup, an Asian "delicacy". Illegal Shark Finning in China! Not only is the finning of sharks barbaric, but their indiscriminate slaughter ...
Ten Thousand Massed at Foley Square… New York is alive! #occupywallstreet
At 3PM, thousands of students, workers, and other supporters gathered in Union Square chanting "Shut the city down!" and using the People's Mic to share stories of how banks and corporate greed have impacted the 99%. Simultaneously, Occupiers took to multiple subway stations in all five boroughs. Students chanted "CUNY should be free!" and "Student Power!" as they took to the streets along 16th and 5th Avenue, shutting down traffic and leaving police powerless to respond. Police attempts to erect barricades along 5th Avenue failed to block the march, as banners reading "OCCUPIED" were seen along New School buildings. Now, massive crowds ...
Ocean Green
A Sustainable Vision The ultimate goal for Ocean Green is to produce surfboards that are made entirely from natural sustainable raw materials. Most surfers feel compromised by having to use equipment that is ecologically damaging in what should be a natural environment. OG gives surfers the choice of showing respect for their environment as they interact with it. Performance, Strength and Beauty The innovative construction of our EcoFoil surfboards produces a robust yet lightweight hollow balsa core. The shapes have been designed by our world class shaper Frank McWilliams and the Nicaraguan balsa wood achieves a stunning finish. Ethical Practices We are committed to sourcing sustainable ...
LOVE – Green Trash Can
"LOVE" Militia from Miami, complements of 3rd and Ocean... 3rd and Ocean - http://www.3rdandOcean.com
Rerip: Recycling and Reusing Surfboards
The Springwise Newsletter informs us all of another awesome recycling/reuse idea: Keeping surfboards out of landfills with recycling and reuse. We've seen efforts focusing to varying extents on each of the “3Rs” of waste management — reduce, reuse and recycle — but we couldn't resist mentioning one more that recently caught our eye. It isn't brand new, but California-based Rerip is a site that aims to help surfers resell, exchange and recycle old surfboards. Polyurethane, epoxy resin and expanded polystyrene are among the harmful compounds used to make surfboards today, Rerip points out. For that reason, its mission is “to create accountability, ...
How to help the Gulf Coast hurt by the oil spill
green | June 9th, 2010 - 9:16 PM
It’s been over a month since the BP oil drilling platform exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. In the past few weeks, we’ve seen devastating photos of wildlife affected by this disaster. The oil poses a serious threat to fishermen’s livelihoods, marine habitats, beaches, wildlife, and human health.
Although BP has publicly stated the company will pay for all damages from the oil spill, many organizations still rely on donations and volunteers to protect wildlife from this type of impact.
Here are some ways you can help.
Reduce your oil dependency:
For those of us who don’t live close enough to volunteer, reducing our dependency on oil is one of the best ways to help. Driving less is most important. Being conscious of products we buy is also valuable because oil is used in thousands of everyday productsfrom shampoo to trash bags.
Report incidents and submit suggestions:
Louisiana Bucket Brigade Oil Spill Crisis Map
Collects information from citizens of the Gulf Coast about the impacts of the oil spill and documents stories of those who witness it. Submit an incident.
Deepwater Horizon Unified Command
Accepts incident reports and suggestions on how to stop or contain the oil in the Gulf of Mexico.
Donate or volunteer to help threatened wildlife:
General
Greenpeace USA
Defends our oceans and protects our environment from toxic pollution like the recent oil spill. Donate to Greenpeace USA. Find volunteer opportunities with Greenpeace USA.
Oxfam International
Works closely with local residents and community groups to immediately mobilize for recovery efforts and to help vulnerable communities prepare for the coming challenges. Donate to Oxfam International.
Louisiana
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Maintains a list of volunteers prepared to help with this response including wildlife recovery, monitoring and photographing oil movement, and providing boats and drivers for response activities. Donate to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Register to volunteer with Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.
Louisiana Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
Advocates for preserving Louisiana’s battered coastal ecosystem. Donate to Louisiana Wildlife Rehabilitators Association.
Volunteer Louisiana
Connects Louisiana’s citizens and out-of-state volunteers with volunteer service opportunities available in all communities throughout the state. Sign up to volunteer.
Florida
Emerald CoastKeeper
Gathers volunteer crews ready to help clean-up efforts. Donate to Emerald CoastKeeper. Find volunteer opportunities with Emerald CoastKeeper.
Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida
Ready to mobilize and provide appropriate care to injured or orphaned indigenous wildlife. Donate to Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida. Find volunteer opportunities with Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida.
National Wildlife Federation Gulf Coast Surveillance Teams
Looks for volunteers to track and report impacts of the oil spill, support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and restore damage to delicate coastal ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. Donate to the Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund. Sign up to volunteer.
For more volunteer opportunities, check out this how you can volunteer post on Tonic.
thanks to Yahoo Green: How to help the Gulf Coast hurt by the oil spill
(Photo: Yahoo! News / AP Photo /
Charlie Riedel)
