Available July 6th on iTunes, proceeds from the U.S. sale of Pearl Jam's video "Amongst the Waves" will benefit Conservation International's Ocean Campaign. To learn more about this campaign and Conservation International's Ocean Initiatives, visit http://www.conservation.org/marine
PEARL JAM OCEANS
There is only one Ocean for everyone and everything.
It is a finite, precious resource under tremendous economic and environmental pressure.
Look after it.
Oceans...
- Cover 70% of the earth’s surface
- Provide up to 80% of the oxygen we breathe
- Are the protein source for 1 in 4 people worldwide
- Are home to 50% of all known species on earthEleven things you can do to look after the ocean for present and future generations:
Support the Gulf Restoration Network
Pearl Jam is currently working closely with Gulf Restoration Network to help support the recovery and mitigation efforts in this region. We encourage you to visit http://www.gulffuture.org/ today to do what you can as well to help make a difference.
For more information on the Gulf Coast Oil Spill, please visit Pearl Jam's activism page at www.pearljam.com/activism for regular updates on what is being done in the Gulf region.
Encourage renewable energy.
Oceans and climate change are interconnected. Learn more about clean energy alternatives, initiatives and actions here:
Oceana
http://na.oceana.org/en/our-work/climate-energy/clean-energy/overviewU.S. Department of Energy – Renewal Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/Find out more about ocean acidification.
Ocean acidification is one of the most immediate and devastating impacts of too much carbon dioxide. Learn more and urge the leadership to address ocean acidification and make it an immediate priority.
Oceana
http://na.oceana.org/en/our-work/climate-energy/ocean-acidification/overviewClimate Change Challenge
www.teamearth.comConservation International
http://www.conservation.org/sites/marine/pages/marine_climate_change.aspxBe a voice for the oceans. Tell your elected officials that you support ocean protection policies.
Let President Obama know you support his Oceans policy, which was created to ensure that our oceans, our coasts, and the Great Lakes are healthy and resilient, safe and productive for present and future generations.
www.whitehouse.gov/oceansIf you are a U.S. citizen, urge your Congressional representatives to support international agreements to project the world’s oceans. This is just the beginning of an international agreement that can help create a sustainable international management plan for the ocean commons, which would regulate and enforce both fisheries and extractive industries.
Urge your Senators here:
https://secure3.convio.net/gpeace/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=661&s_src=pearl-jam“Save a Mile” - You can save an entire square mile of ocean and protect the life it contains and the people it supports.
http://www.conservation.org/act/get_involved/protect_oceans/Pages/save_a_mile.aspx
Become an ocean activist.
Pledge to be an ocean activist with Oceana. For every pledge made, Oceana will receive a $1 donation. www.oceana.org/heroes
Get off the oil … start thinking about it. Reduce your reliance on the oil, coal, natural gas and nuclear industries.
Discover hidden sources of oil at home and how to eliminate them.
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/join-oil-detox-challenge.htmlLearn 10 ways cities and towns can kick the offshore-oil habit.
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-06-02-10-smart-ways-cities-and-towns-can-get-us-off-oilDiscover energy alternatives and how to go green.
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/alternative-energy/index.htmlLearn more about how to reduce the environmental impact of your home.
http://www.epa.gov/nps/dosdont.htmlGet tips on how to green your workplace.
http://www.greenbiz.com/business/research/tool/2010/04/21/40-ways-green-workplaceSupport local, organic farming and reduce toxic runoff from your homes and businesses. [Less pesticides and chemicals on land = less pollutants in the ocean.]
Find local farmers markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area.
www.localharvest.orgLearn more about the connections between agriculture and our oceans.
http://www.grist.org/article/series/the-n2-dilemma-is-america-fertilizing-disasterEat fish that is ocean-friendly and caught sustainably.
Learn where to shop locally.
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/campaigns/oceans/seafoodAnd learn what fish to stay away from.
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/campaigns/oceans/seafood/red-fishWant to save Gulf seafood? Eat it!
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-06-09-eat-it-to-save-it-slideshowClean up your local beaches.
Learn more about the state of your local beaches.
http://www.surfrider.org/stateofthebeach/home.aspAnd get involved in local cleanup efforts.
http://www.signuptocleanup.orgReduce the amount of "stuff" you accumulate and put out into the world.
Story of Stuff
http://storyofstuff.org/resources.phpPlastiki
http://www.theplastiki.com/2010/06/our-oceans-are-turning-into-plastic/The Power of Half
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-02-10-ask-umbras-change-agent-hannah-salwenOCEAN RESOURCE INFORMATION:
Check out the work being done by leaders in ocean protection and preservation.
Conservation International
http://www.conservation.org/marineConservation International – Blue Tube TV
http://www.youtube.com/bluetubetvNational Geographic
http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
http://www.noaa.gov/ocean.htmlSurfrider Foundation
www.surfrider.org
“AMONGST THE WAVES” Live – Pearl Jam (2010)
Director: Ryan Thomas/Brendan Canty
Water Cinematographer: Daren Crawford
Production Company: Volcom Entertainment/Monkeywrench, Inc.Photo Credits:
Daniel Beltra/Greenpeace
Jose Luis Magana/Greenpeace
Pearl Jam has been one of my favorite bands since Ten came out back in 92. This is a very cool video and the proceeds go towards helping out with ocean conservation.
So get a cool video from a cool band and help out in the process...sounds good eh?
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