Spill by photograper Daniel Beltra

Daniel Beltra gives us insight to his experience documenting the Gulf oil spill and his motivation for continuing his efforts to capture our changing environment. Uploaded on Aug 4, 2010. His interview on "ICE" is here.

Short listed for the Prix Pictet, The global award in photography and sustainability for his series, Spill.

 

Tar Sands Oil Extraction - The Dirty Truth

Environmental devastation of the land, water, and air - the largest industrial energy project in the world is extracting crude oil from bitumen found beneath the pristine boreal forest of Alberta, Canada. Effecting a land mass equivalent in size to Florida or England, Both industry and government are putting money before the health and security of its people and the environment.

Uploaded on Apr 27, 2011

Acidifying Waters Corrode Northwest Shellfish

Sea production plummets....PBS report.

Published on Dec 5, 2012

For more on this story go here.

The Importance of the High Seas by WWF

WWF's Global Marine Programme is working to increase international attention for the conservation of vast expanses of ocean, and immediately protect the high seas. Around 64% of the oceans - an area covering half the planet - lie beyond the national jurisdiction of any country. Known as the high seas, these international waters are open-access common areas for everyone. For more information visit panda.org/highseas

Published on Dec 19, 2012

On Being Profitable and a Sustainable Business by Kristofor Lofgren

Krisotofor Lofgren of Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon talks about his interest in environmental policy led him to starting a Sushi restaurant.

All of the fish served must come from populations that are plentiful and in good health.  Simply sourcing sustainable food is great, however, it is only a single dimension of sustainability. They are a B Corporation. 

Conservation Adventures and Saving Sea Turtles

Six out of 7 species of turtles are threatened or endangered so how can you help them? Connecting travelers and volunteers to support conservation efforts while having a unique experience, RED Sustainable Tourism, a conservation adventure company in Mexico is referenced in this video by SEE Turtles. SEE Turtles offers sea turtle conservation travel opportunities for families, volunteers, and anyone looking to leave a positive impact.

Ecotourism, sustainable travel, conservation adventures, Mexico, Baha, Turtle Tourism, Sea Turtles, See Turtles, Costa Rica, volunteers, travel, travelers, Trinidad, conservation travel, protection, sea creatures, community conservation, tours, school programs.

The Ocean Conservancy

The Ocean Conservancy encourages looking beneath the surface to see where the health of our planet really begins. t’s time to recognize the source that sustains us day to day with the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe...to discover that all living things are connected to the ocean. It’s time to understand that going green starts with living blue. It’s time to start a sea change.(April 2010)

 

 

Stopping Bluefin Tuna from Going to Fast: Adrian Grenier
"Entourage" star Adrian Grenier recently swam alongside bluefin tuna, one of the ocean's fastest fish. The coveted sushi fish zipped by Adrian, may disappear right before our eyes, too, if we don't protect them.