Blog #24

Blog #9 -- http://www.farallones.org/e_newsletter/2006-04/LaJollaSeals.htm
This isn't my topic anymore so I see no use in how this is helpful in my project. I have no interest in the La Jolla Seal controversy and see it as very overhyped.

"There are two opposing sides on the battle of beach access rights, the ‘shared use’ group and the ‘joint use’ group. ‘Shared use’ of the beach is advocated for by those who wish the area to be secured for the seals. It involves allowing seal watching from the coastal wall and protecting the seals hauled out on the beach. Alternatively, others who wish to use the beach and water for recreation and swimming propose a ‘joint use’ policy."

It amazes me that people actually want to share the beach with the seals, and actually want to swim in the water that could potentially kill them. Not literally. But get them sick if you know what I mean.

Blog #23 -- http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/science/10patch.html
This article is all about the pacific garbage patch and hwo big it's gotten.

"Many scientists believe there is a garbage patch off the coast of Japan and another in the Sargasso Sea, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. "

This just shows how many garbage patches are in the ocean. Not just one large one, but many small ones. The extent of man's impact on the earth.

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http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2009-11-16-plastiki16_VA_N.htm
Birds, boats? of all things, boats? How could boats be affected by this garbage patch? I'd think that boats would overpower this patch. Not super interesting or helpful but still interesting somewhat. And strange.

http://www.tonic.com/article/cleaning-great-pacific-garbage-patch/
Ways to help and reverse the effects of the garbage patch, if there is a way at this point. Very relevant to my topic and helpful for my artist's statement.