"10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet" From Project Aware

Project AWARE (Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility and Education) is a non-profit, international organization that brings divers together and educates the public about ocean issues and how they can protect the marine environment.

About Project AWARE

If you are a scuba diver, I encourage you to learn Project AWARE's "10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet" and take the Pledge to be an eco diver and take initiative to protect the ocean and marine life.

10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet pdf

Chemical Free Ways To Clean Your Kitchen

Lately, Clorox wipes have been really popular for cleaning and disinfecting one's kitchen, but because of the tough fibers that the wipes are comprised of it is difficult for it to decompose.

Fibers of the wipes make this product difficult to decompose and biodegrade.

So, here are a few ways you can clean and disinfect your kitchen without harsh chemicals and tough "disposable" cloth.

Do you have a nasty grease and leftover sauces that's exploded onto the walls of your microwave?

Put a bowl of water into the microwave and heat it for 5-10 minutes.

The water will turn to steam and loosen the grease and unknown food stains. Take a rag and wipe clean.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Just a sweet video of a beluga whale listening to a human playing a bagpipe. A lovely interactions between to species.

Beluga Meets Bagpipe

How To Kill Fleas Naturally!

Is your house flea ridden because your loving, furry friend brought them in? Worried about using a bug bomb or other harsh, poisonous chemicals in your home?

Well, here's how you can get rid of those nasty, blood sucking bugs without using toxic materials.

What's he lookin' at?

Please keep in mind, this is NOT a quick fix. This process needs at least 3-4 days and took me a whole week to complete. BUT, I never had a flea problem ever again after I did this.

Now, here's a general break down of what you will need:

• Lots and lots of salt (doesn't matter what kind. Regular table salt is cheaper than sea salt)
• Baking soda
• Mr. Teal's Lavender scented Epsom salt
• A nightlight, Plates and Liquid dish washing soap
• Cedar wood blocks (the kind that you hang in your closet to ward off moths)
• Rosemary Mint scented warming oil, Tea candles and a Warming oil stand
• A mosquito candle and Eucalyptus scented candle boost beads
• A flea comb
• A vacuum 

The Hanohano Controversy and Speaking Hawaiian

This post way off topic from Ocean Awareness but I’ve came across a few articles about Representative Faye Hanohano that have piqued my interest and I wanted to share my opinions.

You can view the articles here:

'I Don't Want to Translate': Rep. Hanohano's Use of Hawaiian Leads to Tension on House Floor

and

Chad Blair: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Hanohano?

After reading both articles I've been seeing comments like the following, which is what prompted me to write this entry.

“If the official languages of the State of Hawai'i are Hawaiian and English...then wouldn't it make sense for those who are in Hawaii's legislative offices learn to speak Hawaiian too? How silly to have a translator if the elected body of the legislation can't understand the language's they uphold!”

“when speaking your native language in your native homeland is considered an offense, the native Hawaiian oppression continues, and our nation remains occupied. any haoles complaining about "racism" or telling us our oppression is in the past need to wake the hell up.”

Yes, it would make sense for Hawaii officials to learn to speak Hawaiian since it is one of the official languages. But there are a few things I'd like to address.