Friday, October 19, 2012
My Tumblr!
Click the screenshot above and take a look.
This is an inspirational site of pictures (mainly of the ocean) and quotes.
Friday, July 20, 2012
PLoS One of the Day
Evidence That Marine Reserves Enhance Resilience to Climatic Impacts
Establishment of marine protected areas, including fully protected marine reserves, is one of the few management tools available for local communities to combat the deleterious effect of large scale environmental impacts, including global climate change, on ocean ecosystems.
NJScuba.net
Certainly worth visiting, this website hosts an encyclopedia's worth of information on ship wreck anatomy, marine biology, and diving locations around New Jersey. A variety of species are displayed here, from Sand Tiger sharks to striped bass, AND it includes dozens of linked maps of coastal areas of New Jersey.
This is a map, with links to more maps, which have links to even more maps. Upon clicking on a specified location, you get information on depth, species, artifacts found, history of the ship wreck (if the site is a ship wreck), potenital hazards, visibility, comments, and so much more.
I was not aware previously of what New Jersey had to offer in terms of scuba sites, but now I know. There are thousands, which are mainly ship wrecks, filled with artifacts and rich historical tales.
Also on this site is a variety of information on oceanic environmental conditions here in Jersey.
Everything from types of fishing vessels to decimation of species, this site has it all.
Definitely check it out!
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
A Dream Coming True
Although I was quite certain a few years back my dream of creating a wildlife garden would never come true, I have been gloriously proved wrong by recent events.
My area of choice is the 100 ft. long school courtyard, already approved by the principal, town hall, and Municipal Alliance, with a team of people already anxious to help.
Okay, I'm being modest. It's something to be excited about.
I am an intern at the health department at my town hall. My little office is right beside the area where residents receive birth, marriage, and death certificates. In my humble space, I create graphic designs for advertising (on behalf of the Municipal Alliance).
But advertisements for what, you ask?
Local events.
I have just finished my ad for the local Farmer's Market and am currently working on one for the 22nd Annual Family Day.
So what does this have to do with my wildlife garden?
It has everything to do with it. I am also a member of the Bridges Program at my school, a club which reaches out and takes action for the local community.
The Municipal Alliance and Bridges Program work together to fund and make things work.
The garden will be for the Bridges Program in memory of all victims of any form of bullying. By displaying the value of life, we are taking a stand against domestic violence, child abuse, among others.
I am the link between Bridges and the Municipal Alliance that will make the whole thing work.
I am thrilled!
I will keep you guys updated on the progress and allow you to Sea My Life!
Get it?
...nevermind.
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