october
“Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.”
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

October's Theme: Rethink What You "Need"
Visit Seas the Day website for inspiration and information

Positive change for the ocean begins with changes you make at home and in your own life. Consuming less can mean giving more to the ocean! This month, learn how to simplify your life, save money and protect our ocean.

Each of us can help by taking a few simple steps. Please check out the newly-themed
Seas the Day website this month to learn more and take action. What you do to rethink your "needs" helps protect this blue planet we call home.

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We would like to thank Wolcott Henry, NOAA Photo Library, and Eyewire for the use of their images.

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Three Ways to Simplify Your Life...

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1. Clear the clutter for conservation.
Think about how much "stuff" you have that can be recycled or donated to charity. Chances are you will be much happier with fewer things in your life, and you can help others at the same time. Learn more and do more...!

2. Think of the (eco) alternative!
The next time you head to the store, take a minute to consider the items you buy and how they might impact the environment. Think beyond the amount on the price tag and add up all of the costs. Learn more and do more...!

3. Simplify and help save the ocean!
Find little ways to simplify your schedule and create a better quality of life for yourself, and your family and friends. Learn more and do more...!

...and Three Ways to
Focus on What is Really Important!



1. Support our public resources, not Madison Avenue.
By consciously ignoring the advertisers and consuming less, we can help conserve public resources, like the ocean, for future generations to enjoy as we do now. Learn more and do more...!

2. Save the trees, save the seas!
Trees help soak up carbon dioxide that would otherwise add to global warming and potentially catastrophic sea level rise. Maximize modern technology to reduce paper use, and more! Learn more and do more...!

3. Spend time on things that really matter.
With "holiday season" quickly approaching, now is the time to prioritize your life and plan to spend time on things that really matter. Learn more and do more...!

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