Follow up to the NOAA report: Mystery Sheen, Ship Shoal Block 65, LA

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rocky-kistner/one-gulf-oil-spill-source_b_839401.html   http://www.flickr.com/photos/healthygulf/sets/72157626328994814/show/   At approximately 1000 central time on 13Mar2011, the SSC was notified by USCG MSU Morgan City of a sighting of a 1mi x 5mi sheen approximately 5 miles offshore. The sheen (75% rainbow, 25% silver) was reported by a PHI helo early this morning. Source is unknown. Location L 28deg 59'50'/ Lo 090deg 51'42". Trajectory analysis was requested.

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World Water Day 2011

We at BTS would like to thank all of our supporters, volunteers, and sponsors that have made our efforts possible over the past year.  Kristian has recently been awarded the Red Cross “Hero of the Heartland” for his efforts with the 90 Day Plan program (www.belowthesurface.org/90dayplan.php) and Jared recently returned from the Charting the Course expedition (www.belowthesurface.org/chartingthecourse.php) to raise awareness of the complex issues surrounding the Sacramento River.  We are focused on preparing for the summer season to continue to expand our education and outreach programs.  As the weather gets warmer, people return to the beaches and the rivers for recreation and we are excited to do the same.

 

Here’s to a successful year for water activists everywhere!  We encourage you to take time today to get out there and enjoy this wonderful resource by canoeing, kayaking, surfing, or swimming in your local watering hole.  And while you are at it, grab a few pieces of trash and take ownership of your favorite local beach or park.

 

Happy World Water Day 2011!

 

Sincerely,

 

Below the Surface

Texas Developer Dumps Refuse off Pier at Galveston Hotel

Apparently there is a trickle down effect on trashing the Gulf of Mexico, from Oil Rigs blowing up down to local contractors lazily dumping their refuse directly into the Gulf.

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FW: Big News from Taiji

YEAH!!! Go OPS!

 

From: Oceanic Preservation Society [mailto:info@opsociety.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:39 AM
To: Guy McClellan
Subject: Big News from Taiji

 

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Update March 1, 2011 Brought to you by Oceanic Preservation Society   The Cove DVD comes to Taiji, Fishermen end season early This weekend, every Taiji household found a copy of The Cove in their mailbox. In a surprise move shrouded in secrecy, film director Louie Psihoyos, in conjunction with several anonymous Japanese groups, arranged for 2000 copies of a Japanese-dubbed version of The Cove to be mailed to all residents of the coastal town. Most are aware of the controversy surrounding their town yet few have been able to view the film. OPS has also put a free version for viewers outside the country, on The Cove website. A theatrical release last summer was marred by incidents of protest by extreme nationalists, forcing several theaters to cancel. Despite dozens of awards and international acclaim, The Cove has had few viewers within Japan. "The people of Taiji deserve to know what millions of others around the world have learned about their town," said Director Louie Psihoyos. "We here at OPS hope that when the Japanese people watch this film in the safety of their own homes, they may see that a few fishermen's profits are giving a whole nation a black eye, not them." A DVD subtitled version of film has also been released by Tokyo-based distributor, Medallion Media, slated for traditional sale and rental outlets. Ads for the film have been seen in Japan on TV, print and subway monitors. The arrival of The Cove in Taiji coincides with reports that fishermen have ended the annual dolphin hunt one month early. Tarps used to shield their work and other equipment has been washed and put away. Some speculate that the fishermen have hidden evidence of the slaughter in anticipation of increased interest in the town. OPS is grateful to the many who helped to make this happen. To our brave supporters in Japan who oversaw the delivery, to Bobby Sager who underwrote the dubbed version, along with all other donors. To all who share our vision of ending the capture and slaughter of dolphins. We thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

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