Plastic Plankton

I pulled this picture from a web article that discussed plankton poop. The article said studies on plankton show their feces have increased percentages of micro-plastics and this previous source of carbon isolation (heavier, non-plastic containing poop would sink faster) is not moving in the direction it should be. Because the lighter poop is staying suspended longer, it has a higher incidence of ending up higher in the food chain and eventually on to our plates. We should all strive to use less plastic, and ensure that what plastic is used/generated is not released into the ocean, otherwise we are doomed to eat our mistakes. And truthfully it is less 'us' and more our unborn future - if you don't take these steps for yourself, do take them for your great-great grandkids. When you surf, make sure to go and find some piece of plastic - a bag, a bottle, something - and grab it so it can be disposed of properly. Do something - because doing nothing is damning to future generations. Oh - here is the link to the article. http://us10.campaign-archive2.com/?u=1c4719a2f85d793ead2ffff65&id=74ed07f3a8&e=50f7e5cdfc

Run to 4 Mile Run

I went back to check on the action at 4 Mile Run this afternoon. It was an incoming tide and an offshore (and blustery) wind. The water was clear, but I didn't see a single piscine lifeform - not even small gobies (like I had seen last time). There were a couple of guys fishing with spinning gear down by the Route 1 bridges, but I didn't see them catching anything. I did see copious amounts of plastic garbage strewn about the high water line. This stuff will be around long after were gone. We're awesome!!!! Do your grandkid's grandkids a favor and reduce-reuse-recycle. And while I'm at it, make sure you don't throw your cigarette butts out the window when you're done smoking - really - how hard is it to put them where they will do a minimized amount of damage (with the rest of our non-biodegradable trash - did I say we are AWESOME????