tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18381307759825445842024-03-05T16:36:38.781-08:00Team MarineTeam Marine is a group of Santa Monica students who are determined to help end climate change, slow and stop ocean acidification, and ban single-use plastics. We reach out to others through community events, student-led research, social networking, and social media.Megan Kilroyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13543830378753941446noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-46159068739317434932012-03-30T16:51:00.003-07:002012-03-30T16:53:08.444-07:00Have you visited 5 Gyres.com?A week ago, <a href="http://5gyres.org/" target="_blank">5 Gyres</a>, a non profit organization devoted to educating the public on plastic pollution, published a <a href="http://5gyres.org/posts/2012/03/26/be_the_sea_change_team_marine_and_las_first_flush" target="_blank">blog post</a> about Team Marine's latest video on the first flush. Their name derives from the 5 major ocean subtropical gyres, which have now accumulated plastic pollution. 5 Gyres hopes to eliminate all plastic pollution in the ocean, a daunting yet reachable goal. 5 Gyres has an impressive website, which is not only well organized, but also includes an interactive map of all ocean gyres and their plastic pollution. Also, kudos to Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins were nominated by Team Marine's advisor, Benjamin Kay, to be <a href="http://www.wylandfoundation.org/earth-month-heroes-contest/index.html" target="_blank">Wyland Foundation Earth Month Heroes</a>.<br />
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<br /></div>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-87105717544273320202012-01-26T11:21:00.001-08:002012-01-26T11:22:38.685-08:00Sustainability Bill of Rights Resolution<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#6633ff;" >Santa Monica has continuously been a leader in environmental sustainability. The Santa Monica City Sustainability Plan was first adopted in 1994. Now, in 2012, the council is taking under consideration the Sustainability Bill of Rights Resolution. The passing of the SBR ordinance means the rights of people will be protected and people will have access to clean air, land, and water. On January 24th, Team Marine went to the Santa Monica City Hall to support the Sustainability Bill of Rights. Prior to the City Council Meeting, the supporters gathered on the steps of City Hall for a rally. Team Marine signed the SBR Student Support Poster, showing that the youth care about the environment and the future of Santa Monica. As a unified group, we entered the council chambers and our members spoke in front of the council explaining that people are entitled to constitutional rights, not corporations. We made our opinions heard about our vision of a future where renewable energy sources are used to generate energy, clean water is affordable and accessible, and wastes are disposed of in a way that does not harm the environment. This event was an important movement in mitigating environmental crises such as climate change, pollution, and ocean acidification, bringing us one step closer to our goal of a sustainable future.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#6633ff;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#6633ff;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:100%;color:#6633ff;" ><i>Written by Angelina Hwang</i></span></div>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-91184583399746503282012-01-26T00:06:00.000-08:002012-01-26T00:56:11.751-08:00Car Committee Lesson Plan<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ExjWJwktMBBbZLthzTEsmMa_foA30HYqf3xxg1Dq_mOJaRjqdz4vSioZHDOkrN2Jh8ZrlZlRzqyRQzDiMa_YMRcVMYedPQV8MOdnzsRTTm48DrfT8lcco-6nlwvdnortDSzY6ytT1Ebw/s1600/IMG_0633.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ExjWJwktMBBbZLthzTEsmMa_foA30HYqf3xxg1Dq_mOJaRjqdz4vSioZHDOkrN2Jh8ZrlZlRzqyRQzDiMa_YMRcVMYedPQV8MOdnzsRTTm48DrfT8lcco-6nlwvdnortDSzY6ytT1Ebw/s400/IMG_0633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701851036925086466" border="0" /></a> As of late, the car committee's top priority has been to complete its lesson plan. Developments in the interactive portion of this project have increased drastically in the past few days. We have undertaken the construction of three educational display boards that each break down the implications, cycles, and benefits of contemporary fuel and electric vehicles. The first board informs students of the process of ocean acidification by means of illustration explaining carbon dioxide's cycles in the natural environment and it's impacts on marine and human life. The second board will focus on informing the students of different types of renewable energy, also by means of illustration. And lastly, the third board's <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3H2kKhtwSAh7Wr3hsYJkBD2IyBTRp5rKeqBImWyAwiRz9kN6IrNumG7sGkVng94qPuN2-gynNxtmcA3kDxUqdBoo6xyEwxYF0PkMCF8BLvm3KjJnS4XaZcXetTZHTfWDCNeoPv-IMwAL/s1600/IMG_0650.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3H2kKhtwSAh7Wr3hsYJkBD2IyBTRp5rKeqBImWyAwiRz9kN6IrNumG7sGkVng94qPuN2-gynNxtmcA3kDxUqdBoo6xyEwxYF0PkMCF8BLvm3KjJnS4XaZcXetTZHTfWDCNeoPv-IMwAL/s320/IMG_0650.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701853476357133570" border="0" /></a>progress has been greatly expedited by the arrival of our new 3mm LED's. Each one is as bright as a small flashlight and will serve as a representation of carbon dioxide wafting from the tailpipe of a conventional gas car. When the students place small electric components into the car on the board via cardboard cut outs and velcro, the carbon dioxide will cease its ascent and the LED's will turn off, respectively.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-58110024068720423852012-01-23T19:44:00.000-08:002012-01-23T20:17:48.029-08:00Beach Clean Up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkZJcZ4qP13e-5rpMLlro-a-ZFVqL1nzXsFytNrh9QDKv5HsViZSFWVl3HxthDm0HUN_GFhGeFQS8aWGr_bF5MPyABqYwn7pZ4tcmbVnU2lBmpwiKSvI4BuASlZZOinoyENDrRTNrgIZa/s1600/388716_10150518542196390_68987061389_8780366_1618357291_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkZJcZ4qP13e-5rpMLlro-a-ZFVqL1nzXsFytNrh9QDKv5HsViZSFWVl3HxthDm0HUN_GFhGeFQS8aWGr_bF5MPyABqYwn7pZ4tcmbVnU2lBmpwiKSvI4BuASlZZOinoyENDrRTNrgIZa/s320/388716_10150518542196390_68987061389_8780366_1618357291_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701047029780158610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 224);font-family:Arial;" id="internal-source-marker_0.9361993119112428" >On January 12th,</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 224);font-family:arial;" id="internal-source-marker_0.9361993119112428" >Team Marine, with help from Heal the Bay, organized and hosted a beach cleanup and invited all of SAMOHI's Marine Biology students as well as other members of the community. We collected trash all along the shore and especially around the mouth of the storm drain. With the trash we picked up we created an image of the Santa Monica Pier using items like cigarette butts, bottle caps, straws, styrofoam pieces, and other plastics. With the rest of the trash we created a sign of our motto ‘Rethink’. People walking along the boardwalk stopped to talk to us about what Team Marine does to help the environment such as informing people with our art about how the buildup of trash in </span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 224);font-family:arial;" id="internal-source-marker_0.9361993119112428" >the ocean affects animals, their ecosystems and ultimately us. </span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 224);font-family:arial;" id="internal-source-marker_0.9361993119112428" >Photographer Fabian Lewkowicz took some pictures of us creating our Santa Monica Pier inspired artwork and posted them on the Santa Monica Close-up’s Facebook, furthering our audiences. A big thank you to him and everyone who participated!</span></span><br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Diane/Pictures/Digital%20Camera/39.%20Fall-Winter%202011-12/383804_10150518542596390_68987061389_8780369_118055648_n.jpg" alt="" /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 224);font-family:arial;" id="internal-source-marker_0.9361993119112428" ><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Written by Edie Cote</span></span></span><img src="file:///C:/Users/Diane/Pictures/Digital%20Camera/39.%20Fall-Winter%202011-12/383804_10150518542596390_68987061389_8780369_118055648_n.jpg" alt="" /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 224);font-family:arial;" id="internal-source-marker_0.9361993119112428" ><br /></span></span>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-75635179301684232502011-12-28T18:02:00.001-08:002011-12-28T23:13:39.182-08:00In Defense of HumanityIn the past week, there has been a heated call and response between Marc Gunther and Stiv Wilson over a topic very close to Team Marine, plastic and plastic pollution in the environment. The plastic industry has always fought against environmentalists and their goal to ban plastic bags. Gunther continued the fight by representing the large plastic companies in his article. He supported the companies, like Hilex Poly, denouncing the claim that plastic bags are more harmful than paper bags, and even supported the use of the plastic bag. Furthermore, he made incorrect scientific claims, citing research that falsely said reusable bags contain harmful amounts of E-coli bacteria. He continually oversimplified the arguments of environmentalists, trying to make them seem close-minded and ignorant.<br />
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Wilson, an activist and blogger for the 5 Gyres Institute, wrote his rebuttal that set Gunther's skewed views back on track. Stiv made a bold statement that encompasses the views of Team Marine, Heal the Bay and other environmental organizations. The institutions of plastic bag bans are not caused by the non-recyclable nature of plastic. There is no debate on whether plastic is recyclable, it's the fact that it is not being recycled. It forces people to take personal responsibility and alter their action. He acknowledges that the bans do not solve the problem. They help to make a difference now that will hopefully promote more change in the future.<br />
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This is only one point of many, though. Stiv's argument is easily accessible. He dispels many of the myths that Gunther presented as general eco-knowledge. The ban of the plastic bag and use of sustainable resources does not need to be sugar coated. It is common sense. If anyone has even a shadow of a doubt about the eco-movement against the plastic companies, it is imperative that he or she reads Stiv's article.<br />
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http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/12/28/defense-plastic-bag-bansJesse.Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386680567445236988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-50939470740956707382011-12-13T00:11:00.000-08:002011-12-14T01:10:14.650-08:00Support the LA City Bag Ban!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media.digitalcommunities.com/images/GOV-carousel-plastic-bag.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 300px;" src="http://media.digitalcommunities.com/images/GOV-carousel-plastic-bag.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This Wednesday, at Los Angeles City Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., city representatives are having a hearing to determine if the single-use carry out plastic bag should be banned throughout all of the City of Los Angeles. This a monumental occasion for the city and we need bodies there to rally support for the cause. If you truly are sustainable and have the time to make it, come down to city hall and promote positive change in your city! <br /><br />ALSO: Come hear Team Marine Member Annie Wiesenfeld SPEAK at this event! She needs your support to truly be heard.<br /><br />Here is the info about the event: <br /><br />What: City of Los Angeles single-use carryout bag ban<br />When: Wednesday, December 14 at 9:30am<br />Where: Los Angeles City Hall, John Ferraro Council Chamber Room 340,<br />200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012<br />***Wear GREEN to show your support for the environment and holiday spirit***<br /><br />Check the Heal the Bay Website to make sure everything is up and running for Wednesday the night before <br /><br />http://www.healthebay.org/event/la-city-council-votes-ban-single-use-bagsJesse.Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386680567445236988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-39943463027143903842011-12-11T19:02:00.001-08:002011-12-11T19:14:45.063-08:00Want to know about the future of Climate Change?As the effects of the Kyoto Protocol expired this year, new UN climate debates, The Durban Talks, are being held to determine the new course of action. This debate has been going on for years and plays a large role in the fate of the environment as many know it. Many nation's representatives are pushing for a much more strict environmental policy, a path closer to that of the original intentions of the Kyoto Protocol. Ideally, it would establish strict emission plans for nations which are becoming industrialized, and would also use new "legal instruments" to regulate the carbon emissions of already industrialized nations. These are all just ideas though, the debates are still underway. You can read more about the talks here:<br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/un-climate-talks-real-world-outcome-will-be-determined-in-asia/2011/12/11/gIQAzpMDoO_story.html<br /><br />Make sure to keep up on all the latest climate news and the Durban TalksJesse.Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386680567445236988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-60008164955714558282011-12-04T12:10:00.000-08:002011-12-04T12:31:24.973-08:00Sara Bayles' Photography Exhibit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSOvsPZX3DYEXUDI_QK-w7pgndVKpyUzCj9XkFybYXwqM3vq6poyJxZlySwuCXx6orrRnuEP8DeE4UZH3hjNISWYyYR0douWD6QOcMCxmbgusppTZn3SilHKJrHXfjPQ39T3ZyaCSdihk/s1600/team-marine-2011.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSOvsPZX3DYEXUDI_QK-w7pgndVKpyUzCj9XkFybYXwqM3vq6poyJxZlySwuCXx6orrRnuEP8DeE4UZH3hjNISWYyYR0douWD6QOcMCxmbgusppTZn3SilHKJrHXfjPQ39T3ZyaCSdihk/s320/team-marine-2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682373367573582962" border="0" /></a>On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Team Marine visited Sara Bayles' Photography exhibit. She collects trash from the same beach (tower 26) for 20 minutes at a time with a goal of 365 non-consecutive days of trash collection. So far, she has collected for 238 days and has gathered 903.9 pounds of trash. After each clean up, she blogs about it on her blog, The Daily Ocean. Team Marine got to see many of the pictures from her clean ups and we got to learn a lot more about her project. This was a very informative event and not only did it show us what an ECO-BEAST Sara is, but it put in perspective how much trash there really is. If one person can collect this much for only 20 minutes at a time, at the same spot, then imagine what can happen if every one person chose a different tower and did the same. Sara is doing a great thing and Team Marine loves it. Check out her blog! : <a href="http://thedailyocean.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-10-05T07:47:00-07:00&max-results=3">http://thedailyocean.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-10-05T07:47:00-07:00&max-results=3</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Posted By: Alexis Saez</span></span><br /><a href="http://thedailyocean.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-10-05T07:47:00-07:00&max-results=3"></a>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-52415720076474806692011-12-04T00:32:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:23:50.539-08:00Beach Clean Up Party!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxr7xeUdwsUTCedwuWHFJlbiiModUgD1MWWuQRu8Ie3RW4_5L5SqwzAt1VRuHKiTFeHaHTssE0dTTk9BTfO-JDPjzs27WwTCns9M0Oj9kdyw75oSXLUVa1Aq_Q9kjezeNydjNdval7e5uh/s1600/IMG_4098.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682196987925345858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxr7xeUdwsUTCedwuWHFJlbiiModUgD1MWWuQRu8Ie3RW4_5L5SqwzAt1VRuHKiTFeHaHTssE0dTTk9BTfO-JDPjzs27WwTCns9M0Oj9kdyw75oSXLUVa1Aq_Q9kjezeNydjNdval7e5uh/s320/IMG_4098.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Team Marine was among one of the volunteer groups invited to the Surfrider Foundations' 1st Annual, Year-End Volunteer Appreciation Party. The event was held on Saturday, December 3rd from 1pm to 5pm, in conjunction with the final beach clean up of the year. The party was at Dockweiler Beach, at Tower 52. There was delicious organic food, games, and raffle prizes to show appreciation to all the volunteers that have devoted their time to helping our environment. The event was a success, and Team Marine enjoyed themelves.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Posted By: Alexis Saez</em></span></div>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-24453093133512293472011-12-03T01:18:00.000-08:002011-12-04T12:02:47.492-08:00A Conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELQRnqXFDFRKmBRrBjV6eUPg7kET7dyytbEGk-sQFIFjQv65sahzo5dVT6DmecW_TJvc1hpQk7Bu7nGu86MDS4OQi6FIuY9z694vS382AyjdAN9heLyY-DKiZBV3UmyOjX1r8D0MXUxPd/s1600/Team+Marine+2011-12+%25285%2529.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681850903597179858" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELQRnqXFDFRKmBRrBjV6eUPg7kET7dyytbEGk-sQFIFjQv65sahzo5dVT6DmecW_TJvc1hpQk7Bu7nGu86MDS4OQi6FIuY9z694vS382AyjdAN9heLyY-DKiZBV3UmyOjX1r8D0MXUxPd/s320/Team+Marine+2011-12+%25285%2529.JPG" border="0" /></a> On September 24, 2011, a few Team Marine members went to the El Capitan Theater for an exclusive event called "A Conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall" which featured the presentation of the Jane Goodall Leadership Awards. These awards honor individuals/organizations who have the same values and commitment as Dr. Goodall and strive towards making positive differences in the world. The award winners and award titles are listed below:<br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Esri - <strong>Exellence in Conservation Science</strong></li><li>Adam Anthony of Tanzania and Lauren Gibson of Indiana - <strong>Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership</strong></li><li>Renée Gunther - <strong>Excellence in Education</strong></li><li>The Walt Disney Company - <strong>Corporate Social Responsibilities</strong></li><li>George Miller, U.S. Representative, California, 7th District - <strong>Excellence in Public Policy</strong> </li><li>Dave Matthews - <strong>Responsible Activism in Media and Entertainment</strong> </li></ul><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tfm88CQvZWLFUlvrFnvq3S-60zI6-mbeORc9EPr4zPVdwuI6hOp2DFBDymxEDWog51ATHqGEE-GrzTV_I_GLmCfPTEqHJMFxBlgA-qpESkgfUslvIbEEgcvGRxF-qBv9cZKEAmUA1P3Q/s1600/Team+Marine+2011-12+%252861%2529.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681850469831215682" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tfm88CQvZWLFUlvrFnvq3S-60zI6-mbeORc9EPr4zPVdwuI6hOp2DFBDymxEDWog51ATHqGEE-GrzTV_I_GLmCfPTEqHJMFxBlgA-qpESkgfUslvIbEEgcvGRxF-qBv9cZKEAmUA1P3Q/s320/Team+Marine+2011-12+%252861%2529.JPG" border="0" /></a> At the event, we got to hear Dr. Goodall, wildlife cameraman Bill <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1898iLSx4lS6gFbhC5J77trXN6zi6e2X-Au-IL7DT1ptfQnZ75XBaknXPFLDzmpr28CuZQHWQFqu7o47RWzOSF9B9Fvi0w45kMWb_af1kwPu3SdhggWW6eF_Evg3Pt7dIaTkp6Pyl4_GY/s1600/Team+Marine+2011-12+%252861%2529.JPG"></a>Wallauer(host), and Grammy award winner Dave Matthews talk about their past experiences, hardships, and passions. We also got to see Dave Matthews perform his songs "Don't Drink the Water", "Oh", and "Where Are You Going". This event was very informational and inspiring. It gave us Team Mariners a chance to hear about others' contributions to the environment, and it opened our eyes to all the different ways one can help implement change. This was a good event that we all enjoyed, and one lucky Team Marine member even got his T-shirt signed by the Dr. herself!<br /></p><p>Here are links to Dave Matthews' performance:</p><p>Don't Drink the Water-<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNf-wimpNdY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNf-wimpNdY</a></p><p>Oh- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxeDDfkaW3A">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxeDDfkaW3A</a></p><p>Where Are You Going- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIP5TjlJUtg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIP5TjlJUtg</a></p><p><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Posted by: Alexis Saez</span></em></p>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-70574078566183903262011-11-29T17:37:00.001-08:002011-11-29T17:38:04.014-08:00Sustainable Bill of Rights<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LB7xunW9gFFWdQG1PXDq7f4u9FzGZSFt23hROtOyPs3VHycb2qPE2pHuTrqMnWHKLNZFpu-c4g5ejzcn0t2vg4tbfJHdJD-G3bVDiM-sNeaR9Bfnya1CFQ9f1aAxWGIa3a1pq0rnlNlM/s1600/aaaaaaaaaaaa.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LB7xunW9gFFWdQG1PXDq7f4u9FzGZSFt23hROtOyPs3VHycb2qPE2pHuTrqMnWHKLNZFpu-c4g5ejzcn0t2vg4tbfJHdJD-G3bVDiM-sNeaR9Bfnya1CFQ9f1aAxWGIa3a1pq0rnlNlM/s320/aaaaaaaaaaaa.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680597077103239266" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">Last Wednesday on November 16, all of Team Marine and SSA (Samohi Solar Alliance) went to the Fairview Santa Monica Main library to learn about human rights against big cooperations. Many big companies come and propose harmful extraction projects like fracking which is digging holes deep underground and pumping tons of water and chemicals to get minerals. This process contaminates our water, loosens up the soil which results in more catastrophic earthquakes. The two speakers proposed to make balance sheets (negotiating with the big companies to have environmental practices), and corporate models (having the company provide their data prior to construction).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">A similar discussion about a Sustainable Bill of Rights is occurring tomorrow November 29, (6:30-8:00) at SMC room HSS 165. Mark Gold founder of Heal the Bay will be presenting among many other educated speakers. Learn about your rights this Wednesday because c</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: medium; ">ompanies have more rights than the people living in the area do.</span></p>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-34452933851649187422011-11-28T20:24:00.000-08:002011-11-28T20:38:04.936-08:00A Cry for 'Help'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMUTPZdnvhPb-T41sYsaHhgn2wGaQYj4Sq0Rv6sf9BVghDHQhXn7vW47FH1_Os0Y3vXbpPNkjmmh-DG7qdaMygveuDpViHNMnAR8qh1LqaUNPfj-6dQ7xySEK5Q1dfSQBauUxor5wI91V/s1600/images+19-51-38.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMUTPZdnvhPb-T41sYsaHhgn2wGaQYj4Sq0Rv6sf9BVghDHQhXn7vW47FH1_Os0Y3vXbpPNkjmmh-DG7qdaMygveuDpViHNMnAR8qh1LqaUNPfj-6dQ7xySEK5Q1dfSQBauUxor5wI91V/s320/images+19-51-38.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680271911281877762" /></a><br />Team Marine leader and SAMOHI Marine Biology teacher Benjamin Kay's picture became a viral hit, which shows him beside his surfboard, with the word 'help' spelled out using trash. This culminated with his appearance on NBC, where he spoke about reusing their products and for people to rethink their lifestyles. The image came about during one of Kay's surfing trips, when he noticed the trash around him and decided to collect it. Stuffing anything he found into his wetsuit, he later took some trash and arranged it to form 'help' and then properly disposed of it. Within TWO days of posting it on Facebook, the image went viral, from Foam Magazine to 5gyres.org, which finally concluded with his NBC appearance. As Kay urged, "We shouldn't be adopting a disposable culture," and Team Marine continues to fight for this helpful change in our environment.<div>Kay's NBC can be found here:</div><div>http://www.nbclosangeles.com.on-air/as-seen-on/Ocean_Trash_Los_Angeles-131180038.html</div><div><br /></div><div>Posted by Ivan Morales</div>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-81901106011513098592011-11-28T20:11:00.000-08:002011-12-04T11:59:23.056-08:00First Flush gets news recognition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIaj6j-ur-B9VWrUN0Ejml4z__efLIdg0X4myy7AJAUlMQ0xFrYc-9EhH5m6eYFkEdHzFvKiXfuUn1lavPUIOozy3ntXdqTUiIEc-U_wPFDIlIYeD2Pn9zILczMYZpmLjG5895XV6UDQEd/s1600/Samohi-students.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680271044522473202" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIaj6j-ur-B9VWrUN0Ejml4z__efLIdg0X4myy7AJAUlMQ0xFrYc-9EhH5m6eYFkEdHzFvKiXfuUn1lavPUIOozy3ntXdqTUiIEc-U_wPFDIlIYeD2Pn9zILczMYZpmLjG5895XV6UDQEd/s320/Samohi-students.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />After our recent emergency beach clean up on the first flush of the year, we were recognized in at least 3 different online news articles. This shows the public's interest for youth who try making differences. The more media coverage we get, the better. Our goal is to try to get the world to hear our message, and hopefully get some people to jump on the Eco-bandwagon. Every time we appear in the local newspapers, blogs, or online articles it helps us get our message a little more wide-spread.<br />The articles can be found at the following links:<br /><a href="http://www.thegreengirlnextdoor.com/">http://www.thegreengirlnextdoor.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.smmirror.com/#mode=single&view=33178">http://www.smmirror.com/#mode=single&view=33178</a><br /><a href="http://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/santa-monica-hs-students-report-first-flush-of-bacteria-and-plastics">http://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/santa-monica-hs-students-report-first-flush-of-bacteria-and-plastics</a><br /><a href="http://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/santa-monica-hs-students-report-first-flush-of-bacteria-and-plastics"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Posted by: Alexis Saez</span></span>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-6686543878752813202011-11-28T19:15:00.000-08:002011-11-28T19:26:52.220-08:00Quickscience Challenge!Team Marine has entered into the 2011-2012 Quick Science Challenge! The science competition is hosted by USC and Quicksilver. Team Marine has entered two separate teams of eight students each for this year's challenge. The first team entered into the competition is what we like to call the "Bag Team". This team is focusing on a grocery store survey conducted by Alexis Saez, Lilie Gross, Matilda Meade, Natalie Zunaga, Jesse Robertson, Maykel Pernia, George Castillo, and Edie Cote. The survey determines how many people use paper, plastic, reusable, or no bag when shopping. It also shows the sex and age of each participant surveyed. The "Bag Team" plans to use this information to encourage cities around the nation that a bag ban is both possible and effective. The second team is called the "Car Team". This team is currently converting a 1971 gas guzzling Volkswagon Super Beetle into a clean and fully electric battery run vehicle. The "Car Team" is spearheaded by Patricio Guerro, Ian Levinson, Cassandra Kliewer, Kalon Cheung, Justin Tavaf, Ivan Morales, and Talal Alabdali. Good luck to both teams competing this year! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>written by Lilie Gross</div>Team Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909581318573157295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-46291361588523471072011-10-05T22:39:00.000-07:002011-10-13T15:47:14.566-07:00The First Flush 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2zHVg0ZeAG-BOb2X9j0Q7YZelWNOY03GKwkP-mucfARm9Zw-uHsVy4vGEb70gjZUemwUgkok-WCg2FpwzwNaynDM7LqWsH8v7Y7HTULu2OKZq3eOdSGEVmaJ8aVS2QLzShzb8pT2BEGN/s1600/flush1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2zHVg0ZeAG-BOb2X9j0Q7YZelWNOY03GKwkP-mucfARm9Zw-uHsVy4vGEb70gjZUemwUgkok-WCg2FpwzwNaynDM7LqWsH8v7Y7HTULu2OKZq3eOdSGEVmaJ8aVS2QLzShzb8pT2BEGN/s320/flush1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660260577059647490" border="0" /></a> The First Flush is an annual event for Team Marine, each year the amount of plastic on the beach is shocking; today was no different. After the first heavy rainfall hit the Los Angeles area this morning and garbage from all over the city was shuttled to the ocean shore, the team ventured to the Pico storm drain to see the damage done and start cleaning up.<br /><br />We went down prepared to pick up plastic, fully equipped with nets, trash bags, buckets and rubber gloves. We aimed to collect as much trash/debris as possible and to properly recycle it or throw it away, instead of letting it funnel into the ocean.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvOFhsN3Yrhf0B_3PT7RY_NUyiZtFti6sHTVD8zo7Vy7Kl68fT1ux7U5itlazz0W4nCrGMSQk8CFIN9nyZhjwO6oppZgLuJyKPdKkLMOIMDR4mnXpLsK53hQb2Ij7EDNdtdp73iwQeSRE/s1600/flush2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvOFhsN3Yrhf0B_3PT7RY_NUyiZtFti6sHTVD8zo7Vy7Kl68fT1ux7U5itlazz0W4nCrGMSQk8CFIN9nyZhjwO6oppZgLuJyKPdKkLMOIMDR4mnXpLsK53hQb2Ij7EDNdtdp73iwQeSRE/s320/flush2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660263555504598290" border="0" /></a> It's clear that we face a huge challenge every year trying to clean up as much as possible. This time, we chose to focus on an area of about 90 square meters and get down and dirty cleaning up. We're proud to say that after working for about 4 hours collecting everything in our chosen area, we accumulated roughly 300 pounds of garbage. This consisted of mixed leaf litter, single use plastic films, wrappers, containers, bags and packaging. The amount of styrofoam found was particularly bad this year. Though this may seem like a large amount of garbage, it really is nothing compared to what is still out there. With that said, a passionate group of people can still make a difference.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9-trpPNwYT6O7Y4rqMtBOzza2Bu8GO0U1FMfvDSj0si0DVzyLtwhmQctlHyy35_RlWX7SYU60ylYDe2mZj1tS88eqlu3mjOKQa4AIhRwQ-VFWIQbdRrr2fdmNUhCCQbE6AK6wCWnjWzg/s1600/flush4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9-trpPNwYT6O7Y4rqMtBOzza2Bu8GO0U1FMfvDSj0si0DVzyLtwhmQctlHyy35_RlWX7SYU60ylYDe2mZj1tS88eqlu3mjOKQa4AIhRwQ-VFWIQbdRrr2fdmNUhCCQbE6AK6wCWnjWzg/s400/flush4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660265273691325746" border="0" /></a> It is our duty as Team Marine, as the City of Los Angeles and as a country, to keep our coasts clean and ultimately, free of plastic debris. The First Flush is proof that there is a lot more work to be done, but with the plastic bag ban's passage, new, innovative green laws coming into effect, and general eco-awareness, plastic pollution will be a thing of the past. Get out there and clean up your local beaches!Jesse.Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386680567445236988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-11400225097330479322011-09-17T20:23:00.000-07:002011-09-17T22:17:38.574-07:00The Good Food Festival<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPXLnRtWS4PTU6yLiM-qldYkuWzIS759R8B453PmesnIsuYB0ZlBKleaDH0Tv6aLkP8lIjmTarvbBJRT4cVL6iewdYd0WR6kSkmT5qxIDm2sffMOnzcxAF4Df-0YbdH_O0qKRJ5VUw1gq/s1600/messagepart-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPXLnRtWS4PTU6yLiM-qldYkuWzIS759R8B453PmesnIsuYB0ZlBKleaDH0Tv6aLkP8lIjmTarvbBJRT4cVL6iewdYd0WR6kSkmT5qxIDm2sffMOnzcxAF4Df-0YbdH_O0qKRJ5VUw1gq/s200/messagepart-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653559753966370706" /></a> Today, Team Marine attended the spectacular Good Foods Festival, which was held on our very own SAMOHI campus. This was a festival dedicated to showing the community that great food is readily available and giving everyone a taste of some of the best of it! The event also made sure to show people who attended that eating well and being sustainable went hand in hand. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFJVGqkts73xxT88ti6tSE81gwUIGHxuTXwFwNb-vHOQ00Qu7RGRGrPXKaPNqGp5Oow9_DTpOkSPPScIfcV1gidBmSZN3MGpOjcPpDDz_q_iLS7RAVTj0zIC2dISI-uHDkL_uReP5JaIj/s1600/messagepart-3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFJVGqkts73xxT88ti6tSE81gwUIGHxuTXwFwNb-vHOQ00Qu7RGRGrPXKaPNqGp5Oow9_DTpOkSPPScIfcV1gidBmSZN3MGpOjcPpDDz_q_iLS7RAVTj0zIC2dISI-uHDkL_uReP5JaIj/s200/messagepart-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653558522641708274" /></a>Team Marine played a part here; we showed people of all ages different ways that they could live more sustainably by using reusable products, adopting alternative energy sources or just by understanding the effects of everyday activities on the environment.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsGdTkw6m7sFUg37UxYYwoknR3bWZvIlYH4lS5GuXZEd5yKSrnLqLpyauv9w2G2YFdbTbwWEqcnvSGsC6wHAg0qs19KMFcu9TYKukCAuicuMElkgj_hYMgsq1BBYiDhVQgzQgEuH2eSTD/s1600/hw7h.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsGdTkw6m7sFUg37UxYYwoknR3bWZvIlYH4lS5GuXZEd5yKSrnLqLpyauv9w2G2YFdbTbwWEqcnvSGsC6wHAg0qs19KMFcu9TYKukCAuicuMElkgj_hYMgsq1BBYiDhVQgzQgEuH2eSTD/s320/hw7h.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653549813183420898" /></a> We also had a lot of fun meeting some awesome people and trying some amazingly delicious food! The Team got the opportunity to talk to environmental performance artists, square-dancers (Check out Ian with them in the first picture!), organic farmers, bean-enthusiasts, and Julia, the lovely coordinator of the Good Food event. Also, congrats to all the new Team Marine recruits who really showed us their stuff today working in the booths. <br /><br />Overall, this was an amazing opportunity and if anyone can get the chance to check the event out at SAMOHI, tomorrow, Sunday, September 18th, do it! Or you can check out the page for Good Food festivals to find an event near you or just to learn some cool stuff: <br /><br />http://goodfoodfestivals.com/<br /><br />Remember to support local organic food, eat well and live a sustainable lifestyle!Jesse.Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386680567445236988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-57563736009173448822011-09-14T21:57:00.000-07:002011-09-14T22:17:44.821-07:00Reusable David Defeats Plastic Goliath!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.suedbyplastic.com/images/BAG_MONSTER_20110110_180-2.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 598px;" src="http://www.suedbyplastic.com/images/BAG_MONSTER_20110110_180-2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />ChicoBag, a company very close to Team Marine, was pressed with a grim lawsuit this summer. Andy Keller, the founder of ChicoBag, was being sued by massive plastic bag companies, including Hilex Poly Company, LLC, Superbag Operating, LTD., and Advance Polybag, Inc. The companies said the facts posted on Keller's site about the harmful effects of plastic bags were slander that was hurting their business. ChicoBag fought back, rallying more than 25,000, yes, that's right, 25,000 people, with an online petition against the bag companies. Because of the public input and support from groups like Team Marine, all of the major plastic bag companies dropped their lawsuits! Though courts ruled that all facts posted on the ChicoBag website had to be cited, proving their validity, this was an easy compromise (because they were all true!). The same went for the websites of the plastic bag companies. Fun Fact: One bag company had written on their site that "12% of plastic bags were recycled," when in reality, only 1% are! This is a huge Eco-victory and another step in the decline of the plastic bag industry. Congrats to Andy for making it out on top! Check out his site at:<br /><br />http://www.chicobag.com<br /><br /><br />Photo: Andy Keller dressed as the "Plastic Bag Monster"Jesse.Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03386680567445236988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-22600335801377199882011-09-13T23:33:00.000-07:002011-09-13T23:49:26.189-07:00Plastic Ban Reaches Santa Cruz!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAHm84u5HAbmJj0l359aA7_hojD-yBVqbLGokWsMWrQaiIXcE_1fYmOXeccApgYOjFO4x3Df8hIJK6V-fCyE7Quvb2EEbKMmW91gn1u1NFSNSTkkyFQwLossTDmCLmbv4zDgbkyR9s7w0p/s1600/Bags+suck.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAHm84u5HAbmJj0l359aA7_hojD-yBVqbLGokWsMWrQaiIXcE_1fYmOXeccApgYOjFO4x3Df8hIJK6V-fCyE7Quvb2EEbKMmW91gn1u1NFSNSTkkyFQwLossTDmCLmbv4zDgbkyR9s7w0p/s320/Bags+suck.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652102739870225314" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This past Tuesday, the County of Santa Cruz passed what is being called the "stiffest" grocery store bag laws in California. Yay! It seems that other counties are seeing the great work that has been done in Santa Monica, Oakland, San Jose, and other cities in California and have begun to draft their own bag bans! Hopefully it's only a matter of time before a state-wide (or maybe even national!) plastic bag ban! Lots of love to the people in Santa Cruz who petitioned their leaders to make this possible!<div><br /></div><div>For more info read all about it in <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18884007">Jason Hoppin's article</a>.</div>Gregory Boehmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483101743104632555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-71034896843816232102011-09-13T22:46:00.000-07:002011-09-13T23:33:55.992-07:00Good Food Festival!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF43XDLwBfrgVnAT7SXE3h93fVToSVrYquAIKsAe3HcV5bJF8hkBZLawtoQ85h0ZVj8Gsmd2iFzZV1dLPTxovn0m-cfVIHlJ3oipH74q9F0Rqgi9MFK-Q9qfeAey3fX26434XfkI0EAKhS/s1600/Poopyface.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF43XDLwBfrgVnAT7SXE3h93fVToSVrYquAIKsAe3HcV5bJF8hkBZLawtoQ85h0ZVj8Gsmd2iFzZV1dLPTxovn0m-cfVIHlJ3oipH74q9F0Rqgi9MFK-Q9qfeAey3fX26434XfkI0EAKhS/s200/Poopyface.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652091897384858754" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Like food? Like good food? Well on Sept. 17 & 18, the local Santa Monica Farmer's Market along with other well-known, and delicious, food vendors will celebrate the farmers market's 30th anniversary by launching a <a href="http://goodfoodfestivals.com/">Good Foods</a> festival partnered with <a href="http://www.blogger.com/FamilyFarmed.org">Family Farmed</a> here at Samohi! The event will start at 10:00 am and end at 7:00 pm both days and an admission ticket costing $10 will admit you to workshops, delicious food sampling, and lots of fun for the whole family.<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Team Marine will be at the festival both days to taste delicious, fresh food and help discard and recycle all of the trash. If you would like to learn more about the event please visit the <a href="http://goodfoodfestivals.com/">Good Food website</a> or their <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/GoodFoodFest">Twitter account</a>.</div>Gregory Boehmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483101743104632555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-3548189735027621212011-09-08T22:49:00.000-07:002011-09-09T22:18:39.378-07:002011-2012 Season has Officially Started!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Today, Team Marine met with junior prospects interested in joining Team Marine for a few hours after school. Mr. Kay, our 4-year assistant coach Renee Klein, and the team talked about the requirements to be in Team Marine and the very exciting competitions we will be taking place in this year. So far, two projects have been established for the 2011-2012 <a href="http://www.usc.edu/org/cosee-west/quikscience/QuikScienceChallenge.html">QuikSCience Challenge</a>: our grocery store bag research and the <a href="http://www.vw.com/en.html">VW</a> Beetle EV conversion. We look forward to having a very successful year and lots of thanks to the juniors who showed up today, Renee, Mr. Kay, and Samo chemistry teacher Mr. Harris for volunteering to help coach the EV team!</div>Gregory Boehmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483101743104632555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-6658450712874151372011-09-05T16:24:00.000-07:002011-09-07T19:16:49.253-07:00Plastic Bags Ban goes into Effect<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLMM1A80NlLw-dhSxFpN_PIi5KCi-l0Bob9xcLm6d3Cws10TLKl3EcGhrW68BH2oDjyWFfT5veKq5v500AkZUmbnJIDIi5qChbUdu62ErSCkqOGa0yEFtvvJbQwL95YepKE6vTYR7aw3v/s1600/Bag+Ban.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLMM1A80NlLw-dhSxFpN_PIi5KCi-l0Bob9xcLm6d3Cws10TLKl3EcGhrW68BH2oDjyWFfT5veKq5v500AkZUmbnJIDIi5qChbUdu62ErSCkqOGa0yEFtvvJbQwL95YepKE6vTYR7aw3v/s400/Bag+Ban.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649022933887458178" /></a><br /><div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Whats non-recylcable, made from oil, and banned from Santa Monica? Plastic grocery bags!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Thanks to the the voiced complaints of Santa Monica citizens, The Santa Monica City council drafted a ban on single-use bags which went into affect four days ago! Lots of thanks to the Team Marine, SSA, and Heal the Bay club members who took time during finals week last year to protest at city hall on the day this band was proposed.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div>Gregory Boehmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483101743104632555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-48757822627290238772011-08-19T10:53:00.000-07:002011-08-19T11:31:33.565-07:00Chris Paine comes to Samohi!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXeVq_PmcPR9htxQx_dq8zr7HwSyzbiwE_wfzlP97kOvMRrh4PwaKViJrmAO3khvB-gQDYx93KzMmbfT-sy1UwHe7Wt4V4LRe0mkzU6ooZ6ncNJUn1s4RCzT7EMUppLngWPSJmrQT9hub/s1600/IMAG0032.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXeVq_PmcPR9htxQx_dq8zr7HwSyzbiwE_wfzlP97kOvMRrh4PwaKViJrmAO3khvB-gQDYx93KzMmbfT-sy1UwHe7Wt4V4LRe0mkzU6ooZ6ncNJUn1s4RCzT7EMUppLngWPSJmrQT9hub/s320/IMAG0032.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642636377537482930" /></a>
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<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Earlier this summer Team Marine was talked about in an article in <a href="http://www.good.is/post/in-santa-monica-teens-tackle-environmental-causes-with-creativity/">Good Magazine</a>. The article elaborated on the group and the plastic boats we made from single use items that successfully floated earlier this year. Lots of thanks to all the people at <a href="http://www.good.is/">Good Magazine</a>! </div>Gregory Boehmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483101743104632555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-52775519463948546862011-07-08T07:38:00.000-07:002011-07-08T07:51:41.931-07:00Heal the Bay Video<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BvtlIHR550BYLtHF-JOjxq0uP37_TEo3gmCjQHzMlto05-HBhz_4-HYaK1YiwTbx-IutiUR2QQak__pzGyXtx3oYZOgg1pNe2nqEyYwlAgcktvla27SXM27hMSxbTJ2t0II-tnPo7MjZ/s1600/GMoneeeey.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BvtlIHR550BYLtHF-JOjxq0uP37_TEo3gmCjQHzMlto05-HBhz_4-HYaK1YiwTbx-IutiUR2QQak__pzGyXtx3oYZOgg1pNe2nqEyYwlAgcktvla27SXM27hMSxbTJ2t0II-tnPo7MjZ/s320/GMoneeeey.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626994205697498514" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Recently, the </span><a href="http://www.healthebay.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Heal the Bay foundation</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> created a program known as "trash your friends". When you "trash" a friend, their screen will fill up with single-use plastic bags among other types of trash and spreads awareness of the plastic-filled gyres all over the world. Adam Bagger and Kevin McDevitt from </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.couriercontent.tv"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">CourierContent</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> created a short film about the "trash your friends" program that has received a lot of attention and was even short listed for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.mofilm.com/competitions/cannes2011"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Adobe's 2011 Mofilm Cannes Lions contest</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">. The link to the Heal the Bay video is posted below but much love out to </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.couriercontent.tv">CourierContent</a> and the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.healthebay.org/">Heal the Bay foundation</a> and good luck in the film contest.</span><br /><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://youtu.be/Faf1yHVjGMM" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/Faf1yHVjGMMM</a></span></span></span></div></div>Gregory Boehmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483101743104632555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1838130775982544584.post-63796635866924019062011-05-19T13:55:00.000-07:002011-07-04T13:02:21.239-07:00The Shirts have Arrived!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2ow4hQmaPUyppH6Qv0V8E6UJdqEr_hQPME8qlKVAc-b4cT5JfrVn8OzeobTPWnYX5miHiR3ITsu7BtpP3vo5y4rFBBBfFeRz_c-I_NpIGiZGnGmFSDFEzEjEvwdA9lpqbhmCys1TFmhL/s1600/Team+Marine+with+Car.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2ow4hQmaPUyppH6Qv0V8E6UJdqEr_hQPME8qlKVAc-b4cT5JfrVn8OzeobTPWnYX5miHiR3ITsu7BtpP3vo5y4rFBBBfFeRz_c-I_NpIGiZGnGmFSDFEzEjEvwdA9lpqbhmCys1TFmhL/s400/Team+Marine+with+Car.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612398021428497458" /></a><br />Hey all- great news! Team Marine has shirts! Team Marine member Ecco Theohar designed the T-shirts herself and they turned out awesome. The shirts arrived in time for a group picture on May 19th when the team met with Kristina Vonhoffman from the <a href="http://acespace.org/">Alliance for Climate Education</a> with our <a href="http://www.vw.com/en.html">VW</a> Bug! This year, Team Marine has taken on the challenge of converting a 1970s VW Bug completely to an electric vehicle!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0