VIDEO: Ocean Acidification... in a nutshell (by Greenpeace)

Great little animated video...

"Our emissions of carbon dioxide threaten to alter the very chemistry of sea water and change life in our oceans within the span of a single human lifetime."

VIDEO: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Good Morning America

In case you haven't heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch... YOU NEED TO SEE THIS!

VIDEO: Acid Test: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification

"This groundbreaking NRDC documentary explores the startling phenomenon of ocean acidification, which may soon challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. The film, featuring Sigourney Weaver, originally aired on Discovery Planet Green."

VIDEO: Pacific Garbage Dump - Nightline

"Great Pacific Garbage Dump is a graveyard of toxic plastic "

Video: Underwater Beauty (to get you through midweek stress!)

This video is just so beautiful and peaceful...perfect to watch if you're having a stressful day...

"The main tank called the 'Kuroshio Sea' holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's second largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept amongst many other fish species in the main tank.

WE MUST PROTECT OUR OCEANS!"

Kuroshio Sea - 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world

VIDEO: Plastic Soup for the Soul

Talking about the "plastic soup" that is our oceans today....

"Excerpts from NPR broadcast interviews with Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation and Adam Walters, consulting scientist for Greenpeace International Research Lab."

VIDEO: Get Thee to a Green Nunnery! - ZapRoot

"Episcopal sisters in NYC are constructing a green nunnery. The Ocean Defenders Alliance takes on the ghost nets of the sea. Find out whats going on with food these days."

Stuff We Found Today - 10.08.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• No Cold Medicines for Preschoolers - Now It's Under 4 Years of Age - (post from Eco Child's Play)
• 6 Simple Steps to a Green Baby Nursery - (post from TheDailyGreen)
  

Food Stuff

• Endangered Species Halloween Treats - (post from Sprig)
  

Home Stuff

• Affordable and Eco-Friendly: PM Bedroom Gallery - (post from EcoSalon)
• Hollywood Celebrities Build Green Homes - (post from TheDailyGreen) Awww...those celebrities...
  

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Viridis Luxe on Sale at Nordstroms - (post from EcoSalon) Cure, planet friendly and a steal!
• 11 Great Green Looks for Your White Collar Job - (post from Feelgood Style)
  

Tech & Cyber Stuff

• Lightbulbs Could Replace Wi-Fi Hotspots - (post from Cellular-News)
• UK University Demonstrates ENV, World's First Hydrogen Powered Moterbike - (post from Gas 2.0)
  

Work & Business Stuff

• Undress for Success! - (post from Ecopreneurist) With easy access to telecommunication and high gas prices, you'd think more companies would allow employees to work from home.

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Noise Pollution Becoming a Bigger Problem in the World's Oceans - (post from EarthFirst)
• The Green Collar Economy - (book) Author Van Jones "makes linkages between the “traditional” environmental movement, and the issues of economic development, urban sustainability, and quality of life issues that have often been overlooked." Read the review by Red Green and Blue.
  

Website Stuff

• iomoi E-Stationary - Send stylish and personal emails, invites, cards, announcements...via the internet - a chic paperless alternative.
  

Other Random Cool Stuff

• Wall Street Might Be Down, But Renewable Energy's Soaring - (post form GlobalWarmingIsReal) In case you haven't already heard.
• 6 Ways to Save More that $12,000 on Taxes in 2009 - (post from TheDailyGreen)
• ABC Block Renewable Energy Ad - (post from EcoGeek) Take a look at this ad by WeCanSolveIt.org and help them to get it aired on 20/20.