AUGUST 2008
The "sea dog" swims alone Oceanic whitetip sharks, powerful yet vulnerable solitary hunters, were once called "sea dogs" by mariners who observed them following after ships. These days whitetips are among the most threatened sharks to navigate our ocean. Help promote ocean health and start a sea change for sharks. Find out five ways to make a difference >>  Join Ocean Partners Today - Ocean Emergencies Need Our Immediate Response Ocean Partners’ monthly support allowed us to act fast when manatees were threatened in Florida. We were able to convince the Governor to step in and protect these lovable creatures. Help us start a sea change and join today!  Exxon Mobil Profit Sets U.S. Record Today Exxon Mobil announced second-quarter earnings of $11.68 billion, the biggest quarterly profit ever reported by any U.S. company. Contrary to what Big Oil tells us, drilling for oil in America's precious natural areas will NOT lower today's gas prices. There are cheaper, faster, safer options to meet America’s energy needs. Take action now to help us save our oceans from drilling. Relief for Reef Fish in the Gulf of Mexico Ocean Conservancy is on the verge of ending overfishing in the Gulf of Mexico but we need your voice to convince decision makers to do the right thing for gag grouper.  Sustainable Seafood Options Turning the Tide Food & Wine magazine honored Ocean Conservancy with an Eco-Ocean Award for our innovative work and partnerships with seafood suppliers. By creating a demand for sustainable options overfished species will get the relief they need to recover. Learn more about Ocean Conservancy's sustainable seafood solutions to overfishing.    SEE Turtles Join Ocean Conservancy's Dr. Wallace J. Nichols on a Baja SEE Turtles Adventure with Baja Expeditions in November, 2008. Watch the video and learn more about the majestic leatherback turtle >>		Six Degrees to the Ocean The Summer Olympics, hosted by Beijing, are just around the corner. Learn how this year's Summer Olympics are connected to our ocean in -- you guessed it -- fewer than six steps. Have a 6 Degrees to the Ocean idea to share with us? Send us a challenging headline for the next issue and we'll put it to the test! You Can Help   What We're Watching Tune into Discovery Channel all week for SHARK WEEK (7/27-8/2) Do you have a shark question that needs answering? Check out Ocean Conservancy's SHARK WEEK Blog with our shark expert, Sonja Fordham. Tell us: What are you watching?   What We're Up to Ocean Conservancy President Vikki Spruill Testifies before Congress on the Importance of Protecting Special Places in Our Ocean International Coastal Cleanup: Get Involved Today! 2008 Marine Wildlife Photo Contest Winners Announced   Start a Conversation We welcome your thoughts and suggestions for improving this newsletter. Have friends who might find this ocean news interesting? Keep them informed by forwarding this email.

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