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"You can really change the world if you care enough."
— Marion Wright Edelman


Seas the Day Theme for October:

Save energy to save our seas


seas the day Act for the angelfish by flipping the switch. When you walk out of a room turn off the lights, fan, computer monitor, or anything that is using energy. Get some more ideas at Seas the Day's new monthly-themed site!

seas the day Turn the tide for turtles by going Energy Star. Energy Star certified products is a good way to show your blue-green side. Learn more about it here.

seas the day Make a whale of an effort by going with green energy. Renewable energies such as solar and wind power are becoming more and more popular sources of clean energy for homes and businesses. Find out about some critical ways you can get on board to protect our ocean for now and future generations.


If you are not yet directly receiving them, The Ocean Project has two free e-newsletters you can subscribe to and a new blog:

  • Blue Planet News to Use: for the latest ocean and conservation communications resources, updates on science, news, policy, and exciting action opportunities.

  • Seas the Day Action Tips: featuring a different conservation theme each month, and inspirational information and tangible ways to help.

  • Visit our new – and regularly updated – Ocean Project blog!

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  • Contribute to the Ocean Picture of the Day by uploading a beach or ocean picture.