How does the Ocean make you feel?
We asked attendees at the New England Aquarium’s World Ocean Day event a simple question; “How does the Ocean Make YOU Feel? Our table attracted children of all ages and backgrounds. The response was not surprising-but the depth of passion for writing and illustrating the answer was just inspiring.
How does the Ocean make you feel?
Join W2O us tomorrow 11-4, for a celebration of World Ocean Day on Central Wharf right near (and sponsored by) the New England Aquarium. Family activities including a scavenger hunt, cooking demos, and live blue fun for the whole family. Tell us how the Ocean makes you feel. More information HERE.
BlueMind3 in Block Island, RI (photo: David Pu’u)
Last week, W2O members visited Block Island, RI for the BlueMind 3 conference hosted by Ocean activist and scientist, Wallace J. Nichols. The conference included a variety of interesting ocean passionate folks including artists, educators, ocean advocates, and neuroscientists. Yes, neuroscientists! And they were the stars of the show, explaining to us that the ocean effects the brain in specific calming ways and reminding us that the message of hope for saving our oceans comes from communicating that beautiful feeling that comes over us when we are near or in its precious, powerful, magical presence.
Some memorable quotes from speakers at the conference:
“We speak of saving the ocean and the earth. In reality, it is the other way around. The ocean and earth save us! Engaging hearts and hands accesses the mind. The extent of labor leads to the love and success of a project” Ocean Matter’s Laura Parker Roerden
“I am in awe of the tenderness at this conference.” Artist Ran Ortner
“The rythm of the ocean is ominous, heavy yet delicate and transparent.” Artist Ran Ortner
“Beauty is the great connector. We don’t need to impact everyone, we only need to impact the right person and sometimes that is the person right in front of you” Photographer David Pu’u
“We need to remember the architecture of what we are doing.” Photographer David Pu’u
“The word “sustainability” means only what we can sustain and the status quo. We need to search for abundance and restore the resources because if we are the problem, we are also the solution.” Conservationist and Chef, Bart Seaver
“We don’t (do conservation and awareness) to speak louder, we do it because it might make a difference.” RI Poet Lisa Starr talking about conservation and caring for the ocean
“Choosing Block Island is giving us a bird’s perspective. On and island, we can come together and take in Island wisdom.” Wallace J. Nichols introducing Block Island resident Lisa Starr
“Truly stating facts does not result in people making change.” Dr. Helen Riess
“You won’t surf like me, you will surf like yourself.” Van Curaza-Operation Surf and Van Curaza Surf School
“Why do we call this Planet Earth? It should be called Planet Ocean!” Cartoonist Jim Toomey
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