January 2009
Dear Friend: It's a brand new year, and a brand new era for our country. And, I think we even have an opportunity to begin a brand new way of relating to our food. So, here at Ocean Conservancy, we're bringing you First Fish, our campaign to promote healthy eating and healthy oceans, starting with the new First Family. Between today and January 20th, we are accepting votes on five different recipes that we will provide to the Obamas and the White House chef along with our hope that they will set an example for America. So many delicious fish, like several included in these scrumptious recipes, are not yet sustainable but are on the road to recovery -- or need to be.  Become part of the solution by asking the White House to help! We'll send the winning recipe -- along with a recipe for investing in the future so that all of America’s fish are sustainable. Vote for your favorite fish recipe today! For a Sea Change, Dove Coggeshall Director, Online Communications Ocean Conservancy  Creature Feature: A Legendary Whale Steeped in myth and legend, the narwhal was shrouded in mystery for centuries. And now, a recent study indicates this whale may be more vulnerable to climate change than even polar bears. Read more >> Obama's Chance For A Blue Ocean Legacy   In an Op-ed to The Washington Post last week, Ocean Conservancy's Vikki Spruill congratulated President Bush on his creation of a vast Pacific Ocean National Monument and outlined three steps that President-elect Obama could make to build his own truly blue legacy. Read the op-ed >> Enter Ocean Conservancy's 2009 Photo Contest! Have an artistic eye? Love to photograph marine wildlife? Get out your camera! We are now accepting entries for the 2009 Marine Wildlife and Seascape Photo Contest. Send in your photos by Jan. 31. Want to See a Manatee Up Close? See manatees in their native habitat in the clear waters of Crystal River, FL, with Ocean Conservancy this February. Learn more about this upcoming trip and read about last year's expedition.		IN THIS ISSUE Vote for the First Fish! Learn about Narwhals OC in The Washington Post Sign up for the Manatees Trip TAKE ACTION We need strong national standards that will protect every part of our ocean BEFORE fish farming moves forward in the Gulf. Let your Congress member know today >> You Can Help Henry and Lisa had a simple idea in 1999: provide wild and farmed seafood caught by fishermen committed to smart and sustainable practices and seafood lovers will come in droves. They were right. Learn more about Henry and Lisa's Natural Seafood. What We're Watching Follow Sven Huseby, a retired teacher and concerned grandfather, as he sets out on a path of discovery and adventure and tries to shed light and awareness on ocean acidification. Watch the trailer for the upcoming documentary, A Sea Change. Tell us: What are you watching?  What We're Up To Climate Change Threatening the Health of Our Ocean; Endangered Species List to Grow Due to Warming Planet Ocean Conservancy Applauds Shark Conservation Act of 2009 Start a Conversation Start the new year off right by letting your friends and family know that going green starts with living blue.  Forward our e-Newsletter to them and keep them ocean-informed. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions for improving this newsletter.