Day 159 -- our blue planet

Today is World Ocean's Day. I missed the events on campus that showcased our blue and yellow lobsters for visitors and had a large touch tank for kids.  Very cool things. There was a picnic at one of the local beaches today, too.

Living as close to the ocean as I do now has taught me much about marine ecology -- well my proximity to the ocean is but one educator. I work in a building with aquatic biologists -- people that work in fresh, salt and brackish water environments.  I also read a lot from the Blue Water project of the RBC, Canadian Geographic Society and World Wildlife Fund. The oceans are powerful and should be respected and protected. They are habitat to many species that we have yet to see for the first time and to many that are dwindling due to habitat degradation and rising water temperatures.

So for today -- sit and ponder the oceans. If you are close enough to do this while gazing out at the expansive blue, green and grey waters, do so.  For other readers, picture the sea in your mind and think of all it does for the world daily. Today's selection might help with this pondering. Enjoy!

(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay -- Otis Redding