Monthly Quiz
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Laws of the Sea Quiz: Test your knowledge of what is illegal and legal in California state waters and the open ocean. |
Give a Gift to the Ocean
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Take action now and become a part of the pollution solution!
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Save Our Shores' Events |
Vote for Save Our Shores
at Patagonia's Voice Your Choice!
Now through Oct. 24th.
Patagonia Santa Cruz is giving out $5,000 to local non-profit groups during the Patagonia Voice Your Choice campaign. The Patagonia Santa Cruz Outlet store has selected three local environmental groups that have done something extraordinary to help restore and protect the environment.Now through October 24th, Patagonia is asking the community to vote for the organization they feel has made the biggest environmental impact. Save Our Shores is one of the nominated groups and we would love your support to receive funding for our programs.To make your selection, go to the Patagonia Store at 415 River St., Santa Cruz, and cast your vote! Kelly's French Bakery Dinner Market
Partners with Save Our Shores
When: October 24th 4pm-7pm
Where: 402 Ingalls Street in Santa Cruz
Price: Free admission, prices vary for food and drinks
Bring your own plate, utensils and cup (no disposable dinner ware will be provided) to this unique outdoor dinner market hosted by Kelly's French Bakery. The dinner features local restaurants and a portion of the profits will go to Save Our Shores. We will be selling our "Bring Your Own!" campaign gear: re-usable stainless steel water bottles and bamboo sporks, all of the profits from these sales go towards beach cleanups in Santa Cruz. This event is a great way to get involved in your local community and support local restaurants.
See you there!
The End of the Line Film Screening
and Forum in Monterey
When: October 22nd 6pm-9pm
Where: Monterey Institute of International Studies
Irvine Auditorium
299 Pierce Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Do you ever wonder what the world would be like with no fish? What about going to a restaurant with no seafood on the menu? Researchers say that if something is not done soon, we will run out of fish by 2048. This film documents fisheries that are decreasing at an alarming rate. It illustrates how we as consumers can make a difference and save the fisheries of the world.
Save Our Shores is partnering with Monterey Green Action, Surfrider Foundation, Marine Life Gallery, Sustainable Pacific Grove, Citizens for a Sustainable Monterey County and Monterey Institute of International Studies for this exclusive FREE screening of a groundbreaking film that everyone should see. For more information about the movie visit endoftheline.com |
Become a S.O.S. Sanctuary Steward in 2010!
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Join the Save Our Shores team:
It is never too early to be thinking about your New Years resolution. We suggest becoming an ocean hero next year by joining the Sanctuary Steward class of 2010!
Our
Sanctuary Steward program will begin in January of 2010 so reserve your spot today by emailing volunteer@saveourshores.org. Our
local beaches depend on community members like you.
Visit www.saveourshores.org/stewards to learn more about this fun and rewarding program!
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Volunteer with Save Our Shores!
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- October 17th 10am-noon Santa Cruz Monthly Cleanup at Its Beach/Lighthouse Field Cleanup
- October 24th 10am-noon Half Moon Bay Monthly Cleanup at Venice Beach and Pilarcitos River Mouth
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Annual Coastal Cleanup Day 2009 Results
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The
25th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day marked the largest community-wide
cleanup effort in Santa Cruz County to date. 3,802 volunteers removed
9,012 pounds of trash and 3,903.5 pounds of recycling from our local
beaches, rivers, sloughs, and kelp beds.
The beach with the most trash collected in Santa Cruz County went to Moran Lake Beach with a total of 540 pounds, the river site with the most trash went to the Felton Covered Bridge site along the San Lorenzo River with a total of 2,450 pounds collected! Some of the strangest items found include a dryer, radiator, a couch, part of a toilet bowl, screen door and metal bed frame to name a few.
A big thank you to the thousands of dedicated volunteers who made this year's cleanup efforts such a huge success!
Here is a slideshow of pictures from all over the world from this year's Annual Coastal Cleanup Day.
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Marine Video
of the Month
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Kyle Thieirmann grew up in Santa Cruz as a surfer. Recently he went on a trip to Chili and discovered something that changed his view on community impact. Watch this video to see how you can make a difference.
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Marine Tip of the Month
Prepare for Autumn rain
With the start of Fall we can expect the first rain, and with rain comes stormwater runoff. Pollutants
such as motor oil, fertilizers, yard wastes, and litter find their way
into our rivers, streams, and oceans via city storm drains, carried by rain
that becomes stormwater runoff. Click here for some simple things you can do around your neighborhood to protect our ocean and its inhabitants from these toxic pollutants. |
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SOS Partner of the Month:
Oasis Hair and Skin Care was the first eco-salon in Santa Cruz. Oasis donated a luxurious spa package for the Toast to the Coast event. They offer an array of environmentally friendly spa treatments right in the heart of Santa Cruz. Visit their website for more information:
oasishairandskin.com
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Save Our Shores!
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Save Our Shores thanks our many volunteers, sponsors, partners, and contributors for helping Save Our Shores continue our work of caring for the marine environment through Ocean Awareness, Advocacy, and Citizen Action!
The ocean and its inhabitants thank you too.
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