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Behind the Scenes @ On Butterfly Beach
Santa Barbara's Butterfly beach is a gem on the coast line, where you'll see porposies reguarly play in the waves as much as the locals. There's an old tree stump that doubles as a pirate ship for the kids. The backlit cliffs provide one gorgeous backdrop for our family and friends who brought our turkish towels to life in the golden rays of a California sunset. Even our dog Super Cooper got into the action playing tug-o-war with our kids. Here's a little video of one beautiful day on the coast reminding us why we donate proceeds from the sale of every towel to fund marine organizations who protect our favorite playground. Please feel free to share with your social network!
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Wanted: Sea Turtle Photos for STC’s 2017 Calendar
Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is looking for talented photographers for our ninth annual Sea Turtle Calendar Contest! The sea turtle calendar reminds people throughout the year that sea turtles need our help to survive, and it includes important sea turtle dates like World Sea Turtle Day, Earth Day and World Oceans Day. Contributing to the calendar is a great way to help spread the word about sea turtle conservation! 2015 Cover Photo by Courtney Huisman We had an amazing calendar filled with beautiful images last year, and we are looking forward to the great submissions for next year’s calendar. We are only acceptingphotograph submissions for the 2017 calendar, NO artwork. Photo submissions along with the Photography Permission Form should be sent to lexie@conserveturtles.org no later than September 19, 2016 and must follow the criteria below: • Include a brief description of the image as well as the location and date it was taken and the photographer’s name• Image must be submitted by the actual photographer or include written permission for submission from the photographer• Image must show turtles in a natural setting and follow turtle-friendly guidelines (i.e. no flash images of nesting sea turtles, no images of people handling sea turtles, etc.)• A high resolution version of the image must be available • Photographers may only enter a maximum of three photographs To view last year’s calendar, click here. 2014 Cover Photo by Ben Hicks. The winners will be announced in STC’s monthly e-newsletter (Sea Turtle Talk), website and Facebook. Each winner will receive two free calendars and an STC logo t-shirt! By submitting your image tolexie@conserveturtles.org before September 19, 2016, you are granting STC rights to use your photography for the 2017 Sea Turtle Scenes Calendar and other STC education initiatives. STC will not distribute your image without your written permission. If you’re interested in submitting a photo, please include the Photography Permission Form in your submission.
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International #CoastalCleanupDay
Save the date! Join the Surf Rider Foundation for International #CoastalCleanupDay on September 17. Last year, volunteers around the world cleaned up over 18 million pounds of trash. Find your nearest #Surfrider chapter and get involved! https://www.surfrider.org/chapters #protectandenjoy
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Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest - Save the Sea Turtle Foundation
Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest You will receive a free one-year subscription to Florida Environmental Outreach Magazine. Since 1987, the National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation has worked tirelessly to provide educational programming, promote public awareness of Florida’s marine ecosystems, and support sea turtle research both in United States and abroad. The Foundation is dedicated to assisting those who devote endless hours in the battle to understand and preserve the marine environment, and invites you to learn more about this important work.
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Channel Island Park Foundation Flower Sale
Drop by the Channel Island Park Foundation's Flower Sale Date: September 17th, 2016 Time: 9am to 1pm At least 10 varieties of plants, among others, ‘Lemonade berry’ (pictured), ‘Coastal sagebrush’, ‘Bush sunflower’, ‘Santa Barbara Island buckwheat’, and ‘Santa Cruz Island ironwood’ will be on sale. The sale is supported by volunteers from the Ventura County Master Gardeners. (Cash or checks only! ) Location: Channel Islands National Park – Visitor Center 1901 Spinnaker Dr. Ventura, CA 93003
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The Oceana Foundation's Guide to Sustainable Seafood
It's hard to know what fish are okay to eat these days. But fear not, we have resources to help. Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch guides provide at-a-glance info on which fish is relatively abundant (okay to eat) and which species are overfished (need to avoid). They also flag types of seafood that contain levels of mercury or PCBs that pose a health risk. Choose your region below, print it out and stick it in your wallet! You can also use their handy iPhone app to get seafood recommendations. Visit Oceana and Learn More about sustainable sea foods and all their good work. http://oceana.org/living-blue/sustainable-seafood-guide
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