Marine
Then God said, “Let the waters abound with life, and above the earth let winged creatures fly below the firmament of the heavens.” And so it was. God created the great sea monsters, all kinds of living, swimming creatures with which the waters abound and all kinds of winged birds. God saw that it was good, and God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the waters of the seas; and let the birds multiply on the earth.” And there was evening and morning, the fifth day.
Genesis 1:20-23
More than 2/3 of the earth is covered in water which consists of oceans, seas, polar ice, rivers and lakes. As we move into the 21st Century, much more knowledge than ever before now exists about the depths of our seas. Yet, there is still so much that remains unknown.
The creatures that fill the waters of the earth are from the minute to the colossal! God’s creativity and mystery is never more poignant when we view our marine family. This site offers information on water creatures, their stories and their plights as well as current events in water ecology.
Recent Marine Stories and Calls to Action:
Stuart man, 38, identified as kite surfer killed by sharks off Stuart Beach
Have you thought about adopting a whale?
Restaurant Guide for those who wish to eat fish – sustainably
Aquariums as Leaders in Conservation Advocacy
Important answers to your questions about mercury in fish
Dolphins rescue surfer from shark
The Need for a National Marine Life Center
Inspiring Action for Ocean Conservation
“Alien” Jellyfish Found in Arctic Deep
Humpback Whale Rescues Baby Seal
What Makes This Bird So Special?
Eco Travel-Enjoy a Week Long Study at a Belize Field Station
Blue Whales Return for the First Time in 40 Years
North Atlantic Fish Populations Shifting As Ocean Temperatures Warm
Welcome to Ocean Futures Society! Jean Michel Cousteau
CHINA FISHERIES & SEAFOOD EXPO 2009
BlueVoice.org – Saving Dolphins and Whales, Protecting the Oceans
Septuagenarian Crustacean to Be Freed From NYC Restaurant
Asia Demand for Ivory, Sharks’ Fins Set for Scrutiny
Seeing Blue: Fish Vision Discovery Makes Waves In Evolutionary Biology
Ocean Acidification: Impact On Key Organisms Of Oceanic Fauna May Be Worse Than Predicted
Marine Science Review 327: Climate and Climate Change
Migration of the North Atlantic Right Whale
Japanese Whaling: Feature Story by Jean-Michel Cousteau
Helpful Marine Links:
Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department: Megamouth #39
San Francisco Maritime Launches New Audio Tour (U.S. National Park Service)
Organization Marine Links:
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
Atlantic Herring Campaign / Herring Alliance
BlueVoice.org (Saving Whales and Dolphins and Protecting our Oceans)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Pew Charitable Trusts: Protecting Ocean Life
Pew Whale Conservation Project
