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Floating robot helps track great white sharks - wsbt.com

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While I like the idea of being able to 'see' where the Great Whites are travelling, I fear that the app for tracking will enable the wrong people to find the sharks and potentially decimate the population!

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http://www.projectaware.org/project/shark-petition

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Please sign the petition to CITES in order to save sharks! This worked for other animals, now is the time for action to save the ocean ecosystems!

 

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Rod talks with Off-Ramp host John Rabe about The Roddenberry Foundation's work and the new podcast, Mission Log.


Rod Roddenberry carries on father Gene's legacy with new podcast, foundation | Off-Ramp Extra | 89.3 KPCC

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http://www.treknews.net/2012/08/19/gene-roddenberry-birthday/

Yesterday was Gene Roddenberry's birthday.
Gene Roddenberry was born on 19 Agust in 1921. Trek News has a nice feature about Gene today...

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http://www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org/film_catalogue.htm

The Roddenberry Foundation provides ongoing support for the Aquarium of the Pacific as it works to to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. We're thrilled that the AOP produced film "Shark Smart" has been named a Finalist in the Non-Broadcast category at the 2012 BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit. "Like" this if you support humans working to protect and preserve ocean ecosystems, "share" if you want more people to learn the importance of protecting and preserving the oceans.

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http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.ph...0572168441.135764.230293473441&type=1&theater

I thought I would share a little cephalopod with you all today

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http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&M=9

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September is going to be an amazing month! Lots going on in Monterey in conjunction with the Blue Ocean Film Festival! - Check it out and come along!

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http://science.time.com/2012/08/20/...es-are-moving-north-to-escape-climate-change/

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Are butterflies an indicator species? This is an interesting article about butterflies moving north to escape warmer temps.

 

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Gulf seafood deformities alarm scientists - Features - Al Jazeera English

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BP will never truly pay for what has been done to the Gulf region. The reality appears to be that Gulf seafood will not truly recover for decades (50 to 75 years is my guess) and who knows, it may take longer than that. You could not pay me to eat Gulf seafood at this point. Think about the concentrations of chemicals that are causing these deformities and then think about what that could do to you should you eat this!​

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mary-anne-hitt/tell-us-exim-bank-dont-us_b_1757638.html

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Do not let the Export Import Bank be a party to destruction of this crucial part of the Great Barrier Reef! ​

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http://westward-australia.travellerspoint.com/2/

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Day 1 of the Into the Drink Australia trip that Rod is currently on! This blog will be updated daily (we are a few days behind and I will be posting once a day). Check it out -

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/21/s...-shore-humpback-whales-are-far-from-safe.html

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This is an excellent article talking about the success and dangers for the whales off the coast of MA.

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http://www.sfgate.com/green/article...ll-Japan-s-farmed-Kindai-3212833.php#previous

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Farmed Bluefin Tuna from egg to slaughter. Is it truly sustainable? Great article on the pros and cons of this 'new' farmed very expensive tuna. So what do you think?

 

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Day 2 - Saxon Reef - Into The Drink/Australia

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Day two of ROD's adventure Down Under with Into the Drink TV. -

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http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&M=9

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September is going to be an amazing month! Lots going on in Monterey in conjunction with the Blue Ocean Film Festival! - Check it out and come along! -

 

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Day 5 - Lizard Island - Into The Drink/Australia
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Day 5 of Rod's adventure Down Under - There is a photo at the end of this entry that's pretty funny (as long as you're not Rod -

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http://content.bitsontherun.com/players/u5cP96UH-fIqdYZFC.html

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In order to tackle climate change there must be commitment and the willingness to make sacrifice. Excellent video - please share. -

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53h5MjiB3l4&feature=player_embedded

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Check out this author who has kicked the plastic habit! Awesome!! -

 

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Day 7 - Osprey Reef Pt. II - Into The Drink/Australia

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ROD's adventure continues with a menacing TV remote and more diving - DM Jim

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http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2012-08-28/2012-08-28.html

Please share- check out the latest RDT newsletter

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http://westward-australia.travellerspoint.com/9/

Last day of Diving for ROD down under with Into the Drink TV - why does it always end too soon

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J3k...6D8431EA&utm_source=buffer&buffer_share=aa397

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Fishermen and conservationists cooperating to preserve whale sharks in the Philippines. Amazing video of several whale sharks around a boat - 'begging' - DM Jim

 

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Wall Photos | Facebook

What if the fish could help us clean up all the crap we toss into the oceans? that would be great, however it is actually up to us!

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http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&emode=M&E=128&2091

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Friday, September 21st - Monterey - Seven Seas Scuba! Blue Ocean Dinner Celebration with the Roddenberry Dive Team! Come out and meet ROD, Jen, DM... Jim and more! The Dive team will be out in force for the Blue Ocean Film Festival. Let's get it kicked off with an amazing evening! Check the link for details! RSVP soon as there is limited seating!

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http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&emode=M&E=127&2091

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Join the RDT on the Blue Ocean Dive 22 September in Monterey! We still have 10 spots left! This is not to be missed! Two tank dive with ROD and the RDT in conjunction with Seven Seas Scuba! -

 

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San Diego Oceans Foundation - Trash Bash 2012 - San Diego Oceans Foundation

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The San Diego Oceans Foundation Annual Trash Bash is on the 22nd of September! This is a rare 'opportunity' to dive in the bay. Are you in San Diego? Are you a diver, snorkeler, person who cares? the SDOF needs YOU to help clean up the bay - you don't have to get wet - they need surface support as well! - DM Jim
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http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26876%3Aissf-anti-shark-finning-measure-aims-to-influence-worlds-tuna-fishing-vessel-owners&catid=45%3Aguam-news&Itemid=156&utm_source=buffer&buffer_share=e1688

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One more step in the right direction - the problem is that the road is long and the steps are small.....

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COARE is a great resource for oceanic conservation news - please like them. -
http://www.facebook.com/coare.org

 

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Water and food security: where to next? | Guardian Sustainable Business | Guardian Professional

How will the world handle the coming water/food/energy crisis? Join in on the conversation.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifes...43be98-f823-11e1-a93b-7185e3f88849_story.html

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Cathay Pacific Airlines bans shark fin as air cargo - references the unsustainable practice as the reason - great news!

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http://www.saveourshores.org/what-we-do/accd.php

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September 15th is Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! -

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Are you in Austin, TX? Check out the Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup event! 23 September! Supported by the RDT! -

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/06/gulf-oil-spill-hurricane-isaac_n_1861657.html

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This is the new norm for the gulf coast - tar balls after every major storm - patches of oil that sit for ??years polluting the environment. We must switch away from dirty fuels and move on to a healthier planet!

 

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http://www.roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&M=9

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The huge GoDaddy server problem is preventing the Seven Seas Scuba site from taking reservations for the upcoming RDT events in Monterey. If you want to register and cannot, please call the shop directly. 831-717- 4546 and they can take your reservation or RSVP over the phone.

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Participating in this years Trash Bash could result in some seriously sweet raffle prizes!! You can earn tickets by registering early, referring friends to volunteer and by sharing SDOF Trash Bash posts!

Stay tuned this week for previews of what you could win...

In the meantime, go to ​

www.sdof.org/events/trash-bash-2012

to register to volunteer for the event!​

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https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ckadtq499ptllom3c6nhn4bjt9k

Happening right now! Sylvia Earle live! plug in!​

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http://www.roddenberry.com/media/upload/rdt/2012-09-10/2012-09-10.html

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Check out the latest RDT newsletter. Trashy diver winners for August! Upcoming events! Will you be in Monterey with the RDT?

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https://www.google.com/search?q=liv...&sugexp=chrome,mod=3&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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What the heck is going on here?! Does Lance Armstrong actually condone such things?
Here's a fun quote:
"Eating shark meat may expose you to potentially dangerous, high levels of the metal mercury. To avoid too much mercury intake, limit the amount of shark you eat and don't eat shark if you are pregnant or nursing. "
Not sure who's running the website, however they seemingly need some lessons in common sense!

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http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/polit...in-australian-waters-20120911-25po8.html#poll

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Ships such as this one are not only not necessary, they are obviously designed to clean ALL life from the area in which they fish. As for the letting 50 persons go (due to the ban) - I would think that more than 50 would be hired if they utilized smaller boats and sustainable practices!