Seaflow’s Mission Statement
“There is a crisis today in the world’s oceans. Whales, dolphins and other sea life are threatened by an extremely loud sonar system called Low Frequency Active (LFA) Sonar, now in use by the U.S. Navy. LFA Sonar can maim and kill with underwater sound blasts that are millions of times more intense than whales or human divers can withstand. The Navy claims that this dangerous and expensive system is necessary for national defense, despite worldwide protests from many noted scientists and the international environmental community.

“Seaflow is a growing community of concerned citizens who are dedicated to protecting the living oceans of our planet. We work both locally and nationally to raise awareness and promote the public to join us in our mission to stop LFA Sonar and other harmful underwater noise that threatens the undersea web of life.”

While $1 from each sale goes to Seaflow, we heartily encourage you to visit their website, and donate whatever you can to their cause—because their cause is our cause.

Some of the other fine organizations dedicated to ocean preservation are:
The Ocean Conservancy : For more than thirty years, The Ocean Conservancy has worked toward long-lasting solutions to threats facing our oceans. The list of their fantastic accomplishments would fill pages. As their mission statement says: “Through science-based advocacy, research, and public education, The Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires, and empowers people to speak and act for the oceans. In all its work, The Ocean Conservancy strives to be the world's foremost advocate for the oceans.”

The True State of the Ocean’s Health
The Ocean Conservancy puts it succinctly: “The oceans provide a large proportion of the oxygen we breathe and 15 percent of the animal protein we eat. In the United State alone, an estimated one out of every six jobs is marine-related, and one-third of our gross national product is produced in ocean and coastal areas. Fisheries all over the world are being rapidly depleted, coral reefs are being lost at an alarming rate, and pollution has rendered 44 percent of U.S. estuaries unfit for uses such as swimming or fishing. Only 300 North Atlantic right whales are known to exist, and all six species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters are either threatened or endangered.”

Why put all this information on our web site? Because, as the Ocean Conservancy aptly states: “the oceans can only be as healthy as an informed public demands.” You can join the Ocean Conservancy for as little as $25, and in return will receive a quarterly magazine, a marine wildlife calendar, and email updates.

Seaflow : “Seaflow is a growing community of concerned citizens who are dedicated to protecting the living oceans of our planet. We work both locally and nationally to raise awareness and promote the public to join us in our mission to stop LFA Sonar and other harmful underwater noise that threatens the undersea web of life.”

While $1 from each sale goes to Seaflow, we heartily encourage you to visit their website, and donate whatever you can to their cause—because their cause is our cause.

Seaflow also has a free email newsletter—sign up at their site.

The Coral Reef Society : “The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) promotes coral reef conservation around the world by working with the dive industry, governments, local communities and other organizations to protect and manage coral reefs, establish marine parks, fund conservation efforts, and raise public awareness with the mission to keep coral reefs alive for future generations.

“Why are coral reefs important? Coral reefs are a vital component of ocean ecosystems, providing shelter for nearly one quarter of all marine life. As one of the most spectacular and ancient forms of life in the world, coral reefs provide a home for over 4,000 species of fish, 700 species of coral, and thousands of other animals and plants. The structure and biological diversity of coral reefs make them invaluable natural resources: reef animals and plants contain unique chemicals with great potential for use in modern medicine; coral reefs prevent beaches and shorelines from being washed away by acting as natural breakwaters; and coral reefs provide an important source of food and income for millions of people.

“Are coral reefs in danger? Yes. Coral reefs are among the world's most fragile and endangered ecosystems. Coral reefs are threatened by global warming, over-fishing, coastal development, sewage, agricultural runoff, improper marine recreation and a variety of other human-related problems. Already, 11% of the world's reefs have been lost and another 16 % were severely damaged during the 1998 El Niño event. Scientists predict that another 32% may be lost over the next thirty years if human threats are not reduced [italics ours]. The loss of healthy coral reefs would mean the extinction of thousands of marine species, as well as the elimination of a primary source of food, income and employment for millions of people around the world.

“How does CORAL work to protect coral reefs? CORAL invests time, energy and resources in creating Coral Reef Parks -- areas set aside to protect and preserve the beauty and health of coral reefs worldwide. CORAL contributes grants ranging from $500 to $15,000 to local organizations in coral reef areas, including the Caribbean and the Pacific.” Go to CORAL’s site to learn about all the projects they are involved with. You can receive their free email newsletter by signing up at their site. Reefnet is another site dedicated to reef health research, with outstanding scientific researchers.

The Ocean Futures Society : This is Jean-Michel Cousteau’s site, dedicated to educating people to act responsibly toward our oceans.

The National Ocean Service : NOAA’s National Ocean Service measures and predicts coastal phenomena and protects large areas of oceans.