April 13, 2009 A direct violation of the Endangered Species Act.
Sometimes I really wonder what’s going on up here in Jupiter..
Jupiter Inlet violation of the Endangered Species Act
Sometimes I really wonder what’s going on up here in Jupiter..
A renourishment dredge of sediment from the intercoastal, at night with heavy lighting and heavy equipment during Sea Turtle nesting season.
Unbelievable.
William Djubin
Founder
EarthRehab
After watching this video titled ‘Canary in a coal mine’ which was created by Oceanographers and Ocean Scientists it is easy to understand that Coral Reef Eco-systems are the Kidneys of the Oceans and consequentially the entire planet.
Wow, and now here are some statistics for you.
>70% of the Earth is Ocean while less than 1/4 of 1% of the Oceans host coral reef colonies.
>80% of the global coral reefs are in a stressed out stage due to overfishing, pollution, global climate change, carbon, acidification, bleaching, invasive species, and disease.
<2% of the Earth is rainforests, it now should be easy to see which habitat sequests the most carbon and produces the most oxygen with photosynthesis by phytoplankton.
Please sign our Enforce the Federal Clean Water Act petition online.
Good to the last drop: Water Lectures for November 2008
Palm Beach and Martin County Florida
Friday November 7th- Friends of the Loxahatchee River Meeting
The meeting is at noon at the River Center and a light lunch will be served. Our guest speaker will be David Roach from the Florida Inland Navigation District. He will present a brief history of the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway and its current use and management.
Contact Jocelyn P. O’Neill Environmental Education Coordinator for more details.
http://www.loxahatcheeriver.org/environmental_center.php
Tuesday November 11th- Palm Beach Reef Research Team
The meeting is held from 7pm-9pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Building 509 of the ERM complex. For more information contact Lin Creel
Thursday November 13th – Loggerhead Marine Life Center Lecture
“Changing Tides: Strategies to Protect America’s Oceans.” From 6:30-9pm
Guest Speaker: David White, Director, Ocean Conservancy. Wine and Cheese reception is included. Cost is $5 for LMC members and $8 non-members. Seating limited; RSVP is required. Contact Loggerhead MLC
http://www.marinelife.org/eventscalendar
Saturday November 15th- Tequesta Harvest Festival Lecture
“The State of the Oceans; first Global then Local”; 2 presentations regarding Florida’s impending water crisis. Guest Speakers: Terry Gibson and William Djubin.
At 1:30pm speakers will present an informative view into the most current state of our global ocean eco-systems. William will discuss Reef Check, EPA Clean Water Act, inland waters impaired and salt water intrusion action.
Then at 3:30 PM he will discuss the state of Florida Reefs, speaking on a local level about the same topics as above http://www.tequesta.org/index.asp?NID=466
EarthRehab power point presentation to the Palm Beach Fin Diver Club at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center Juno Florida. October 2008.
The PP presentation has been removed, for a copy contact William at EarthRehab.com
If you would like to learn more about Coral Reefs and the future consequences that they/we face, attend the Tequesta Harvest Festival in November 2008.
William Djubin the Founder of EarthRehab will discuss the Global and Local “State of the Reefs” and future for Ocean Species.
During the Villiage of Tequesta’s Harvest Fest 2008 William Djubin, Founder of EarthRehab will discuss the State of the Reefs 2008. (Global then local)
Dive Flag in Jupiter Inlet
http://www.tequesta.org/index.asp?NID=466 -web link to press release
The Village of Tequesta Parks & Recreation Department proudly introduces William Djubin as guest speaker at Harvest Fest 2008. He is the founder of EarthRehab, an environmental campaign dedicated to Nature Research. He is known locally as an Ocean Eco-Activist, a diver, surfer, snorkeler, and underwater digital photographer. William has spent the last 18 months collaborating with the most prestigious marine scientists in the world to better understand our oceans.
Drift SeaweedDrift Seaweed
Plastics in Seaweed
During much of September and October 2008 large mats of open ocean drift seaweed has washed up on Central and South Florida beaches. Only this time the seaweed is riddled with plastics.
Bottle caps, bottles, buckets, styrofoam, lighters, cups, toys, string, and plastic bags.
On a recent visit to the Ft. Pierce Inlet, EarthRehab member Kristy Polackwich picked through the seaweed mats and filled a bucket & a large trash bag in less than an hour.
“Where is this stuff coming from?” Kristy asked. “The Open Ocean, unfortunately” replied William Djubin, Founder of EarthRehab.
“Has it really gotten this bad?” asked Kristy. “Just one day after our last beach cleanup I walked Kite Beach and Coral Cove Park and could not believe the amount of plastics in the sea weed, I am just not sure what to do at this point.” Exclaimed William
EarthRehab will organize a beach cleanups specific to seaweed plastics.
Palm Beach County, Broward, and Dade- William Djubin
Martin County, St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard- Kristy Polackwich
This Monday, September 29, 2008 the Founder of EarthRehab, William Djubin, will discuss the ‘State of our Oceans’ with Dr. Stefan Harzen of Taras Oceanographic on ‘Dolphin Dialogues’ a radio program commited to sustainable living and environmental issues. There is a live web broadcast availble on WJTW 100.3 FM in Jupiter Florida starting at 3pm EST.
Dolphin Dialogues
We will discuss the International Coral Reef Symposium 2008 that was held in Ft. Lauderdale this past July. Much can be learned about the Global State of our Oceans and Reefs, you should listen in.
Help support Taras Oceanographic with the purchase of our EarthRehab Green License Plate for the Environment. Purchase your Green License Plate today, and join the mission to save the Planet.
I found this Event on Surfline.com
Sept. 3, 2008
Suncoast Surfrider and the Keepers of the Coast are holding two Red Tide Seminars with Pat Glibert of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science at the New College Sudakoff Center in Sarasota, Florida. At 2pm it’s a university seminar titled “Complexity in the relationship between eutrophication and harmful algal blooms.” And at 7:00 p.m. she will give a Public Seminar titled: “Global nutrient over-enrichment – what’s the relevance for Florida’s coast?” Please call Cris Costello, Sierra Club Regional Representative, at (941) 951-6084 for more information
A 1 minute and 1 breath of air video of Red Algae, Brown Algae, Green Algae, Harmful Algae Bloom, HAB, Toxic Algae, and Coral Reef System off Coral Cove Park Florida 2008.
Sponsored by EarthRehab
This Florida News briefing made possible from the sale of Green License Plates and EarthRehab
Florida has been a hot spot for Environmental News over the last 30 days. I would like to highlight and link to a few great moments.
June 24, 2008- Governor Crist tells US Sugar to pack their bags and buys back a section of the “River of Grass.”
July 16, 2008- Surfrider Foundation and the City of Lake Worth join in a lawsuit to stop the useless Dredge and Fill projects that suffocate the Reefs.
July 16, 2008- Ciguatera Outbreak, 5 cases reported in Florida. Ciguatera is a disease caused when you eat reef fish that have consumed Harmful Algae Blooms.
July 17, 2008- EarthJustice files a lawsuit for Clean Water Act enforcement in Florida vs. Harmful Algae Blooms.
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