Important information for those
who care about the future of our planet
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."
- Albert Einstein
The planet we live on appears to be a huge sphere,
but it’s really quite small in the grand scheme of things.
While appreciating the natural wonders and the creatures
inhabiting this planet, it’s hard to ignore that there are
many global patterns that are destroying our special
place in the universe.
Quality of life is important to all of the planet's inhabitants.
It is already a certainty that future generations will find
themselves with a world that has been deteriorated
through abuse and neglect.
While scientists fiercely work at predicting what will
happen if we remain on a destructive path, our planet
Earth continues to suffer at an alarming rate.
Viewing a satellite photo may not reveal what's
missing … but, under closer inspection, there is
a frightening amount of missing pieces.
This is why are we urging you to take note … because
you found our website and by doing so, it probably
also means that you enjoy and have an appreciation
for the world's oceans. All of the creatures that
fascinate us may soon become needlessly extinct.
If future generations are to enjoy these animals, it’s
up to us today to help them survive. Life in our
aquariums is a wonderful thing … life in the natural
environment is no less.
We rely on the planet to be a healthy one, so anything
we do to help makes a difference, even in the "smallest"
of ways ... that’s what this Earth page is all about …
learning about the issues that need our attention,
and how we can make a positive difference.
We hope you will enjoy the links we have found to share here.
You may learn something you may not have previously known
that can help you in your appreciation, enjoyment, and
protection of our planet. We're learning more all the time,
we hope you do too!
We first began our Earth Page in 2007 and
have collected many interesting links, which have
now categorized here, removing expired pages as we
become aware of them. There is a lot of good
reading within these links! Enjoy!
Ocean –
Reviving Our Oceans
Changing the way we think about and manage our oceans
Ocean Acidification: The Other CO2 Problem
Ocean and Water-related Links
Natural Resources Defense Council
Black Coral Study
Also of note ... a colony of Black Coral
was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico, near the site of the
2010 oil spill ... scientists say it's 2,000 years old
and lives 1,000 feet down, about 21 miles
northeast of the BP well.
Ocean Programs
Center for Biological Diversity
Marine Environments –
The major threats to coral reefs
Coral Reefs
Biosphere Tetiaroa
Tetiaroa is an atoll in the Society Islands of French Polynesia
Basic facts about mangroves
What is happening to the mangrove forests
Wetland Ecosystems of North America
What's the difference between a marsh,
a bog, a swamp, and a saltmarsh?
Nice descriptions here at the website
of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Pollution –
Categories of Pollution: Nonpoint Source
A Brief History of Pollution
This is an interesting series of
articles in blog format presented
by Wired Science ...
CO2 Pollution Could Erase Coral Reefs
NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat
New York - New Jersey Area Shoreline Issues
Rubber Duckies Show Ocean Currents
The Midway Project
"Albatross" - film about damaging plastics in the ocean
Study by NOAA and Partners
Gulf Dolphins Severely Ill
Environmental Overview of Sulawesi
"More species are threatened with extinction in Indonesia than any other country on
Earth."
Oil & Ice
Documentary on the beauty and controversy
of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Invasive Species –
100 of the World's Worst Invasive Alien Species
Global Invasive Species Database
Northern Pacific Seastar - Asterias amurensis
European Green Crab - Carcinus maenas
Eichhornia crassipes - (aquatic plant)
Carpet Seasquirt Discovered in Sitka, Alaska Didemnum vexillum - includes video
Children's Pages –
For Junior Aquarists - interesting pages on tides, oceans, ocean topography, coral
reefs, as well as an assortment of climate topics, such as atmosphere, seasons, weather,
and more, presented in slide shows.
Make Waves - Assorted Ocean Topics
Our Water World: The Blue Planet
Click on the buttons to hear ...
...a variety of whale sounds
The Air We Breathe Picture Book
by NASA for grades K-4
What's it like where you live?
Biomes of the world
Freshwater and marine ecosystems are explored in this wonderful educational
website presented by the Missouri Botanical Gardens
Introduction to Plants
Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Coloring pages for young children ...
Albatross
Manta Ray
Chambered Nautilus
Environmental Organizations –
American Rivers
Native North American fish are imperiled
in our country due to pollution in U.S. waterways.
We tend to take our own native fish for granted,
while many are highly sought-after prizes in other countries.
Natural Resources Defense Council
BirdLife International
The Ocean Cleanup
American Cetacean Society
Cetacean Society International
Sea Turtle Survival League
rachelcarson.org
"The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction."
— Rachel Carson
Green Living Tips
... from the World Wildlife Fund
Seafood Watch ...
Healthy Choices for Healthy Oceans
How to Properly Dispose of a Mercury Thermometer
Lots of resources on how you can make a difference with everyday habits & lifestyle choices ...
New Dream
Endangered Species Ringtones
A FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO (OR NOT DO) TO HELP ...
Only attempt to keep animals you can take proper care of ...
As aquariasts, we have a responsibility to be good stewards
of the environment. We should not attempt to keep animals
that we are incapable of keeping and realize our limitations.
Buy books, do research, use the Web and make yourself
knowledgeable about what you want to keep before you buy it.
Do not release non-natives ...
The worst sin an aquarist can commit is to release any
non-native form of life into our natural waters.
Fresh or salt water, plant or animal, there is never
a good reason to introduce animals from our
homes to the wild.
Don't drive the trade of illegal animals ...
Most of us are aware of the Clarion Angel debacle of '04.
(Illegal, endangered fish smuggled to L.A.; wholesalers
selling to stores for the hobbyist.) When you ask
for illegal animals, you are driving the trade.
Leopard Sharks are another example of a fish we
are all completely unprepared to provide
a proper environment for.
World Wildlife Fund You may use the link above if you would like to help support the World Wildlife Fund.
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