Find out about the effects of Global Warming on our oceans

What You Can Do talks with Marilyn Margold from the Parker Manatee Aquarium and Jim Covel from the Monterey Bay Aquarium about the ways our changing climate affects the ocean and the many forms of life connected to it. 

---

Shot and Directed by - Amanda Blohm
Edited by - James McGann
Additional Footage Courtesy of Shutterstock Inc.

For more information on What You Can Do, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/whatyoucando
Other YouTube Channel -http://www.youtube.coom/whatyoucando365
Blog - http://www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspo...
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/1minette
Website - http://www.whatyoucando.com


For more information on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/montereybayaq...
Twitter - https://twitter.com/montereyaq
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/MontereyBayAqu...
Seafood Watch Program -http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr...
Website - http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

Bird is the Word for Going Plastic Free

What You Can Do speaks with Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sarah-Mae Nelson about the remarkable bird that inspired her to live without plastic for a year.

---

Shot and Directed by - Amanda Blohm
Edited by - James McGann
Associate Producer - Melissa Jernigan
Additional Sound - Melissa Jernigan
Additional Footage Courtesy of Shutterstock Inc.

For more information on What You Can Do, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/whatyoucando
Other YouTube Channel -http://www.youtube.coom/whatyoucando365
Blog - http://www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspo...
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/1minette
Website - http://www.whatyoucando.com

For more information on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/montereybayaq...
Twitter - https://twitter.com/montereyaq
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/MontereyBayAqu...
Seafood Watch Program -http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr...
Website - http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

Plastic Free for a Year

What You Can Do speaks with Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sarah-Mae Nelson who describes her experience going plastic free for a year. Find out what inspired her, how she did it, and how it changed her life!

---

Shot and Directed by - Amanda Blohm
Edited by - Amanda Blohm
Associate Producer - Melissa Jernigan
Additional Sound - Melissa Jernigan
Additional Footage Courtesy of Shutterstock Inc.

For more information on What You Can Do, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/whatyoucando
Other YouTube Channel -http://www.youtube.coom/whatyoucando365
Blog - http://www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspo...
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/1minette
Website - http://www.whatyoucando.com


For more information on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/montereybayaq...
Twitter - https://twitter.com/montereyaq
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/MontereyBayAqu...
Seafood Watch Program -http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr...
Website - http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

Our June 2013 Newsletter

Dear Friends,  What You Can Do is spending this summer honoring our oceans from coast to coast.  Recently, we made trips to The Parker Manatee Aquarium at The South Florida Museum and The Monterey Bay Aquarium to interview their experts on the current health of our oceans, and what people can do to help.  Our videos spotlighted the issues of climate change, plastics, sustainable seafood, and the human impact of overfishing and trash disposal.  More importantly, we highlighted one minute ways to make an impact and help.  In addition, on June 22nd, What You Can Do's video: Help Fight Hunger in New York City, featuring one of our favorite organizations, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, screened at the Manhattan Film Festival in Greenwhich Village.  Thanks to the festival for including us. We had a blast! Wish you and yours a happy kick off to the summer,  The On the Leesh Team A few weeks ago, Amanda visited The Monterey Bay Aquarium to interview experts on the most pressing topics affecting our oceans today.  First up, Amanda interviewed Jim Covel, the Senior Manager of Guest Experiences, about the state of our oceans and ocean health in general. All the choices we make affect our oceans.  Everything from the pesticides we use on our lawns, the cars that leaks oil onto pavement, and the cleaning products that we choose for our homes, all will eventually run off into our seas. Even if you're in the middle of the country! Check out the video to learn how you can help make better choices to protect one of our most valuable resources.  Next up, Ryan Bigelow, outreach manager for the Seafood Watch Program, explained that we have already lost over 85% of the big fish in our oceans. According to the aquarium, catching fish faster than they can reproduce may be the single biggest threat to ocean ecosystems. Downloading the app or a pocket guide  from Seafood Watch, allows consumers to make better choices at restaurants and supermarkets.  Making better choices and talking about the issue of overfishing will help bring back fish populations.  It has worked to bring back Swordfish and Chilean Sea Bass, so let's give it a try! Watch this video to find out more.     Thanks to The Monterey Bay Aquarium for such a warm welcome, and to everyone who got involved in the conversation on Facebook.  Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube. UP NEXT July continues What You Can Do's dedication to our oceans.  We're traveling to Bradenton, Florida to interview Marilyn Margold at The Parker Manatee Aquarium at The South Florida Museum.  The Parker Manatee Aquarium is the home to the ambassador of Manatees, Snooty. He's turning 65 this year, so stay tuned to find out who you can celebrate manatees in his honor.  Marilyn also discusses the biggest threats to our marine wildlife and how we can help make a difference.    If you're an artist, we're holding a contest in honor of our oceans in New York City. We're seeking works of art made from recycled plastic that will be featured as part of a show at Bushwick Coffee House, a coffee shop in Brooklyn, NY. The contest will culminate in an event and concert with the Sea Monsters on July 20th.  Write us at info@ontheleesh.com for more information.     Be sure to write in and share your ideas on how to protect our oceans!

What You Can Do Featured on +Social Good Site: Support Ocean Health in One Minute

This summer we have been focusing on Ocean Health and how we can make a difference in our Oceans over the long term.

We are excited that two of our summer videos about helping Sea Turtles and Protecting Ocean Health are being featured on the website +Social Good.  A website that was inspired by the Social Good Summit.  It is a place that "Unites a global community of innovators around a shared vision:  The power of technology and new media to make the world a better place."

You can check out our feature here:

http://www.plussocialgood.org/Post/This-summer-discover-ways-to-support-Ocean-Health-in-just-a-minute/fe8dcb87-f17c-4668-a0df-e7de0613173d

If you want to learn more about how you can help protect our Oceans for generations to come please check out our youtube site for more great videos about how you can be the change you want to see in the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsIUjdZM2Mk&feature=youtu.be

Thank you +SocialGood for helping us spread the word about how you can make a difference even one minute at a time. A huge thanks to our friends at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for letting us visit their amazing facilities and learn about our oceans. And finally a big thank you to our friends at www.iamthedarkranger.com for helping us with our video about Protecting the Night for Sea Turtles.

#bethechange
#oceans

What You Can Do visits The Monterey Bay Aquarium to learn about ocean health

What You Can Do takes you to The Monterey Bay Aquarium to talk about the current state of our oceans with expert Jim Covel. Jim describes changes that are taking place below the ocean's surface, and how we can take one minute to help keep our oceans healthy. 

---

Shot and Directed by - Amanda Blohm
Edited by - Amanda Blohm
Additional Footage Courtesy of Shutterstock Inc.

Special Thanks to Jim Covel, Ken Peterson, and everyone at The Monterey Bay Aquarium. 

For more information on What You Can Do, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/whatyoucando
Other YouTube Channel -http://www.youtube.coom/whatyoucando365
Blog - http://www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspo...
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/1minette
Website - http://www.whatyoucando.com


For more information on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/montereybayaq...
Twitter - https://twitter.com/montereyaq
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/MontereyBayAqu...
Seafood Watch Program -http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr...
Website - http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/