Friday, July 16, 2010

Green Starfish for the Gulf

Endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Oiled, by Greenpeace USA
Photo Credit:
Greenpeace USA

Even though we live in a time when news spreads quickly and never really disappears, it often seems like a story is here today, then gone tomorrow. This is a bit of a chicken-and-egg scenario, because although websites, radio stations and news programs might push a topic to the back burner, we can still continue to discuss the matter and do investigations of our own.

Unfortunately, in the case of the Gulf Coast oil disaster, the news just keeps on coming. Tuesday will mark the 3rd month ‘anniversary’ of the Deepwater Horizon explosion that lead to the continuous oil gusher. Although billions of dollars have been spent to stop the flow of toxic petroleum into the ocean, the situation continues to get worse instead of better.

Last month, I shared an image from If It Was My Home, showing what the oil slick would look like if it were on my doorstep. Here is what it would look like today:

Vancouver Island Comparison with the Gulf of Mexico Oil Slick



Despite the hard work of many organizations to clean up the sludge, the pollution is making it’s way inland. Tarballs have been discovered in the waterways of Southeastern Texas and the greater New Orleans area. Sea birds and other marine animals continue to attempt feeding and nesting in the oil damaged areas, having no instinct to pack up and leave a lost cause.

And, as we continue to watch in horror and wonder what the results of the catastrophe will be in five, or ten, or twenty years, we continue to do what we can to help. The Help the Gulf Coast Etsy collective is still going strong, and has raised nearly $8000 for Oxfam America and the National Wildlife Federation.

Deep Green Sea Ring by The Sage's Cupboard

Deep Green Sea Ring

If you haven’t stopped by the shop recently, head on over to Help the Gulf Coast and see some of the new handmade donations. All net proceeds are donated equally between charities helping animals and families affected by the BP oil spill. This week, I sent along my latest ring, Deep Green Sea.

Just in case you need a little extra motivation, stop by Deep Sea News for the latest updates and informative links.

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2 comments:

  1. Thanks for contextualising that - I thik I will go to the ifitwasmyhome link and show the family.
    ~Laura (Moags)

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  2. You're welcome! There are plenty of news stories, photographs and resources for learning about the spill and what it's doing to our planet. And I do mean planet, because this is going to have a ripple effect that we can't even begin to project.

    I think the Google Map image is one of the most shocking tales of all. Try to image how long it would take to drive across that slick. Imagine being an animal trying to live there. I wish I could get down there and roll up my sleeves to help.

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