http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog The only political voice for the oceans. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:02:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ocean Warrior Margo Pellegrino has launched and is on her way!  On July 3rd, Margo set out on a pacific coast paddling adventure from Seattle to San Diego on behalf of ocean health.  One stroke at a time Margo is raising awareness and inspiring others... one woman's attempt to protect ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1362 In the wake of any heart-wrenching disaster, our natural human tendency is to look for a place to lay blame. In the case of the Deep Horizon oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in American history, we understandably directed our blame at British Petroleum. While I still strongly believe that ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1354 With the largest environmental disaster in the United States unfolding, there has never been a better time to join together and say NO to new offshore drilling and YES to clean energy, a strong climate bill and national ocean policy. What you can do: 1) Hands Across The Sand:  this Saturday, June ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1332 I didn’t know what to expect from President Obama’s speech last night. I prepared myself for a wide range of possibilities from “paradigm-shifting leadership moment” to “PR effort to assure the American voters that everything was going to be ok.” When it wrapped up 17 minutes later, it felt much ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1314 John Lennon's "Imagine" is a timeless song; beautiful and evocative.  It creates hope for a better world without conflict or hatred.  Recently I stumbled across it, and as I listened, the song brought forth a rush of emotions, all of them focused on the ocean.  All my anger and sadness ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1287 To paraphrase rapper and fashion icon Diddy, "It's all about the Benjamins" (that are used to fund ocean conservation)! Specifically, as we build political power for the oceans, Ocean Champions looks for candidates in positions of influence.  This includes key committee and subcommittee chairmen and chairwomen, rising stars and, of course, ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1280 Yesterday, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) released their version of a Climate Bill, called the American Power Act.  The bill is “balanced” to improve its chances, but by setting a path to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop renewable energy, it still represents a paradigm shift ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1271 "... do something.  Pay your rent for the privilege of living on this beautiful, blue-green, living Earth." Dave Foreman April 22nd, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day - a great opportunity and a perfect time to get motivated, get outdoors, educate and take action for our natural world. The first Earth ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1246 Today we are endorsing state Senator Craig Pridemore for Washington’s third district seat in the House of Representatives.  This is the seat currently held by Congressman Brian Baird, a strong ocean champion who, as many of you know, sponsored and led the Toxic Algae bill to passage in the House. ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1236 Today we announced our endorsement of incumbent Frank Kratovil for Maryland’s first district seat in the House of Representatives.  While this is just one of the 30 or 40 races we’ll engage on in 2010, it is shaping up to be one of the most interesting, and is important for ... http://www.oceanchampions.org/blog/?p=1226