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SOS News for February, 2012
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The Ocean is Your Valentine
The ocean will always be there for you - to comfort you, ease your worries, and give you countless moments of joy. It wont forget your anniversary, push your buttons, or leave dirty clothes all over the floor.
Isn't it time you shouted "I love you, Ocean!" from the rooftops?
Share your love for the ocean OR the one you love:
- Send an Ocean Valentine to someone you love as a Tribute Gift. Give them a gift that matters to them, as well as their ocean, and we'll send them an Ocean Valentine in the mail.
Last Call to Join the New Class of Sanctuary Stewards!
Act now - the Sanctuary Steward course starts soon on Tuesday, February 21st! Don't miss your chance to protect marine life around Monterey Bay AND become a leader in your community. Did we mention being a Steward is also tons of fun?
Sylvia Earle Comes to Santa Cruz February 16th
When: Thursday, February 16, 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Where: UCSC Music Recital Hall
Ocean advocates around Monterey Bay won't want to miss legendary oceanographer, explorer, and author Dr. Sylvia Earle, as she presents on "Oceans, Life and Survival" at the UCSC Fred Keeley Lecture on Environmental Policy.
Named the first "Hero for the Planet" by Time magazine, Sylvia Earle is a friend to oceans across the globe. Find out more about the event...
Save the Date. This lecture is free and open to the public.
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Volunteer with Save Our Shores!
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- Saturday, February 11, 10am - Noon: Monterey Monthly Beach Cleanup at Monterey State Beach, North of Best Western
- Saturday, February 18, 10 am - Noon: Santa Cruz Monthly Beach Cleanup at Seabright State Beach
- Saturday, February 25, 10am - Noon: San Lorenzo River Cleanup near Hwy 1, end of Felker St. off Ocean St. Extension
Visit our Cleanup & Event Calendar for more information...
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Take Action!
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Stop Bottom Trawling - the Bulldozing of our Oceans
Bottom trawling fishing is when huge nets scrape the seafloor, just a like a bulldozer, literally destroying everything in their path. This is especially bad for corals, and the fish, seals, and even sea lions that rely on coral to stay alive.
Imagine a bulldozer scraping through your neighborhood, demolishing everything you see.
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Vote for SOS in the
Best Of Santa
Cruz Poll! Polls are Open Feb. 1 - March 11 |
Cast your votes for your favorite non-profit (ahem, that means us!!) in the Good Times Santa Cruz Best Of Poll.
You can cast a vote in just one category or them all, it's up to you!
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Thank You to our
January Online Donors!
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Thank you to our online donors for Saving Our Shores in January!
- Jennifer Castillo
- Jacqueline Deely
- Megan Dwyer
- Janet & Harold Freiman
- Christine Hausmann
- Gail Inlow
- Jason Scorse
Become an online donor in February!
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Join us for
The End of the Line | |
If you missed our previous showings of the award-winning film The End of the Line, join us on March 13 in SC as we share the film with our new class of Stewards.
We'll provide the popcorn, a way for you to advocate for MPAs, and a unique learning experience with panel experts Melissa Stevens of NOAA, Victoria Galitzine of FishWise, and Martin Reed of ilovebluesea.
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Thank You |
| 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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| SOS: Winner of Best Non-Profit of 2011! | 
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| SOS: Winner of Best Non-Profit of 2010! | 
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