Why it’s important to say YES to Prop 67 this election

I know we are all suffering from election-year fatigue, and the propositions up for vote make it even more overwhelming. It can seem daunting to cut through all the technical jargon and really understand what is at stake. On November 8th, California has a historic opportunity to enact a law that was passed by the legislature […]

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5 Free Apps To Help Our Oceans

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ~ Dale Carnegie Ready to go out and get busy? Let technology help you!  Here are five free clever apps that you can use to make a […]

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Inspiring Surfers Who Choose Their Own Paths

Ever wonder how some people seem to rise above whatever obstacles are thrown their way? We all face challenges in our lives, but what truly defines us is how we handle each situation. Our attitude can make all the difference, and no one sums this up better then holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist who survived 3 years in Nazi concentration […]

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Leave The Beach Better Than You Found It

First off, I am all for the standard annual beach clean-up days that many organizations hold each year. It creates awareness for important environmental issues and brings the community together in an act of solidarity to do good. Nothing wrong with that. However, let’s face it, 1 day of cleaning up is not enough. In […]

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Ways To Honor The Ocean This Summer Solstice

We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we will contribute to life when each arrives. ~ Gary Zukav This Sunday, June 21st […]

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6 Easy Ways To Make Every Day World Oceans Day – Infographic

Since 2008, June 8th has been officially recognized as “World Oceans Day” by the United Nations.  This year’s theme is “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet.” It is very clear that we humans have a huge impact on our environment for good or bad, and that we can no longer bury our heads in the sand.  We are all […]

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Code Blu: A Call to Action to Help Sick Sea Lions

Like many of you, I was horrified to hear that someone poisoned 17 rescued sea lions who were being rehabilitated by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, CA. It’s been a record-breaking year already with the high number of stranded and starving sea lions up and down the coast needing assistance.  This rescue facility has […]

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Unlikely Swimming Buddies

This is the sweetest story of two best friends, one with fins and the other with paws, who not only enjoyed each other’s company but who also brought so much joy to this small community.  I found it so intriguing that I had to dig deeper to find out more on how this budding friendship […]

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Are We Really A Dog’s Best Friend?

Dogs have long been affectionately called “a man’s best friend” but perhaps we are not alone with this special honor. Whales and dolphins seem to have formed a bond with dogs as well.  Given the importance that social ties play within each group it should not be a complete surprise, but yet there is something […]

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