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ALIBUT HERALD May 7, 2009

Not that we are anywhere near the Mediterranean, but all bodies of water are essentially at risk to these very same factors (that happen to be displayed in an aesthetically pleasing manner). If the above appears unreadable, please READ ON HERE: http://klasherbert.com/index.php?/sea-campaign-zoom/

Nudibranchs, Coral and Math (and crochet!) A Great TED Talk about a project that “reaches across 3 continents and it’s roots go into the fields of mathematics, marine biology, feminine handi-craft & environmental activism” -- definitely worth spreading!
Crochet Coral Reef! “ It is viral, involves textiles and it's working! Thousands of participants have gotten involved in the project and come away with a far greater understanding of the issues facing our reefs.” WATCH TALK: http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/margaret_werthe im_crochets_the_coral_reef.html

Ultra-Wide Fish-Eye Lens Upon my Interweb travels, I stumbled across this flickr collection worth sharing. Looking forward to finding more experimental images like this in underwater photography!

VIEW MORE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heiwa4126/sets/72157601616772815/

New hope for saving frogs There's new hope that science will solve the mystery of a deadly fungus -known as chytrid -- that has already wiped out 122 frog and amphiabian species and threatens to cause the extinction of two-thirds of the planet's amphibian species. An Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project, led by the Smithsonian Institute and six zoos, plans to study healthy frogs in Panama in hopes of unlocking how their natural bacteria has a resistance to chytrid fungus. The fungus is spread through water and through amphibian-to-amphibian contact. It is so prolific in infected areas that up to 50 per cent of amphibians can be killed off within just one year. The fungus is found in dozens of countries, including Canada. Chytrid fungus overwhelms the outer layer of an amphibian's skin, preventing the absorption of water and oxygen. The end result is the amphibian can't breathe or drink, and suffocates and starves to death. SOURCE: http://workcabin.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1068&Itemid=117

Mission Seedbomb: Guerilla Gardening on a Massive Scale

Robot sub aims for deepest ocean If successful, Nereus will be the first autonomous vehicle to visit the 11,000m (36,089ft) Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean.

Fascinating concept but would it work?

READ ON: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8035499.stm

Underwater 'flying machine' launched Deep Flight Super Falcon has been dubbed the Lear jet of the oceans READ ON: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technolo gy/8049179.stm

READ ON: http://earthfirst.com/missionseedbomb-guerilla-gardening-on-amassive-scale/

Invasion of the Lionfish

Foldable Modular Greenhouse Makes Gardening Easy in Small Spaces
READ ON: http://earthfirs t.com/foldable -modulargreenhousemakesgardeningeasy-in-smallspaces/

Lionfish are the first exotic species to invade coral reefs. They are now known to live from Rhode Island to Belize. “I’ve never seen any fish colonize so quickly over such a vast geographic range,” says Paula Whitfield, a fisheries biologist at NOAA.

READ ON: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/sciencenature/Invasion-of-the-Lionfish.html

Inform Yourself: Are YOU What You Eat?

Green or Not: Big Organic?

Hot Tips: Two Reusable Swiffer Tutorials

There are some that worry that "Big Organic" lowers food quality and weakens standards. Others say that Big Organic gives more consumers access to highquality food and keeps prices down. What do you think? Is "Big Organic" green or not? READ ON: http://www.re-nest.com/renest/greenwash/green-or-not-big-organic-084484

Inspiration: DIY Food Projects


http://w ww.renest.co m/renest/ins piration /inspira tiondiyfoodproject s084041

READ ON: http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/hot-tip/hot-tips-tworeusable-swiffer-tutorials-083717

NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM: "Our Living Legacy: The Threatened Ancient Forests of Vancouver Island and BC's South Coast" by Jeremy Sean Williams 26 minutes long, in 3 parts on Youtube: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-XDOcf7YDU Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXbzH5rQixs Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF2YL490-hE

Save our bogs: Avoid using peat in gardens! British Columbia's Burns Bog Conservation Society is championing a cause that you don't hear much about in Canada, but is vital to preserving an important ecosystem. The country's peatlands (or bogs) are threatened by development and consumers' use of peat in general. Canada has the biggest concentration of peatlands in the world -- about 12% of our land stretching from the NWT to Newfoundland. The Burns Bog society has some important facts about peat bogs and why you should be concerned about their potential loss: • • • •

Peat bog store and filter 10% of the world's fresh water. A typical peat extractor will take up to 22cm of peat per year, however it grows at approximately 1mm per year. Carbon dioxide emissions from peatland exploitation are estimated to be 3 billion tonnes per year. A recent United Nations report estimates the preservation and restoration of peat bogs can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.

Next time you visit your local gardening centre, ask about alternatives to peat. Some retailers carry products such as coconut fibre.

READ ON: http://workcabin.ca/index.php?option=co m_content&task=view&id=1066&Itemid=1 17 http://www.burnsbog.org/

How to Create Massive Change When It Comes to Climate Change http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/earthday/bill-mckibben-earth-day.html

INSPIRE CHANGE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5kg1oOq9tY

LEARN MORE HERE: http://www.350.org/

Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action Thich Nhat Hanh, Daryl Hannah, and Alice Walker are featured in ScaredSacred director Velcrow Ripper's documentary on the spiritual experience of social activism.

10 Ways to Change the World Through Social Media

Watch Trailer Rating: PG Run Length: 97 minutes Genre: Documentary WHERE: http://www.straight.com/timeout/listing/fiercelight-when-spirit-meets-action

1. Take Social Actions 2. Twitter with a Purpose 3. Visit White House 2.0 4. Claim your Zumbox 5. Host a Social Media Event 6. Travel the World 7. Build It on Drupal 8. Green Your iPhone 9. Unite the World Through Video 10. Rate a Company BONUS! 11. Publish a collective, simultaneous blog post on a universal topic INFORM YOURSELF! LEARN WHAT ALL THIS MEANS!: http://ecoble.com/2009/05/12/10-ways-to-change-the-worldthrough-social-media/

Library News Get your up-to-the minutes news via RSS feed from the library’s What’s new pages. Currently, there are two What’s new pages running a variety of interesting news feeds What’s New – Animals and Nature – for news about birds, reptiles, marine mammals, and places such as the Arctic What’s New – Business and General – for news about business, finance, tourism, visitor experience and marketing News on Environmental conservation and education will soon be available via the Conservation Current. Did you know that the Library has access to over 100 journals and magazines?? At least 80 of these are available full text online. For a complete hyperlinked list, visit the library journals page on Aquanet: http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/Journals.aspx As well, you can find new books and movies listed on this page of Aquanet: http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/LibraryCatalogue.aspx

Sign up for Bike to Work Week at www.vacc.bc.ca and ride your bike to work on May 11-17th. Our team is under ‘Vancouver Aquarium’ and when you register, the site will ask you to create a route and then log each trip you make during that week. Come down to the wrap-up BBQ on Friday, May 15th, for free food, entertainment, some fun in the sun, and the chance to meet and greet thousands of city cyclists. We’ll have pedalpowered amps and music and dancing from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, under the gazebo at the Telus World of Science. JOIN: www.vacc.bc.ca

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Events

Tap the city’s art pulse at Pecha Kucha Night Sustainable cities need a vibrant creative class. So how do Vancouver’s creatives stack up? Find out for a measly $10 at Pecha Kucha Night. Billed as a rousing mix of “show-and-tell, open-mike night and happy hour,” Pecha Kucha Night offers creative types of all stripes a chance to screen 20 PowerPoint slides of their work. The catch? They only get 20 seconds to discuss each slide – which keeps the show whipping along. READ ON:

http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/living/2009/05/13/tap-city%E2%80%99s-art-pulse-pecha-kucha-night

http://www.granvilleonline.ca/gr/contests

More exciting events here: http://www.vanevo.ca /events01.html Check out videos of past lectures here: http://www.sfu.ca/cst udies/science/darwin. htm

2009 Audubon Magazine Photography Awards: Birds in Focus, created to celebrate the beauty and diversity of birdlife through the art of photography, and to honor the exceptional work of talented professional, amateur and youth photographers from all over the U.S. Audubon will be accepting submissions online between May 15-July 15 in three categories: Professional, Amateur, and Youth. Photographers are encouraged to reveal a new angle or perspective in their work. “Think creatively,” advises Audubon’s design director Kevin Fisher, one of the judges. “Originality and drama rank high at Audubon. Include tight shots, such as close-ups of eyes, feathers. We welcome uncommon perspectives.” LEARN MORE: www.AudubonMagazinePhotoAwards.com