CODE KEEPER Jared Criscuolo’s Important Mission in the Gulf Coast

CODE Keeper Jared Criscuolo heads to the Gulf Coast with Below the Surface and pro surfer James Pibram to assess the pre-contamination condition of the Gulf Coast. We are extremely proud of this group, and encourage all CODE Keepers to offer your support. Whether it’s posting a note of encouragement on the expedition’s Facebook page, or a making donation directly to Below the Surface to help fund their $34,000 budget to get and keep the crew on the ground, show your support!

Here’s some more information about their trip:

On May 5th 2010, the exploration team from Below the Surface (BTS) & pro-surfer James Pribram are expected to arrive and hire local fishermen and pilots to charter their critical mission to assess pre-contamination conditions in sensitive habitats along the Gulf Coast. This oil spill has the potential to be the worst in America’s history and has spilled nearly 3-million gallons into the Gulf with no signs of slowing. If the wellhead blows we could see a spill of over 2 million gallons per day; it is currently spewing over 200,000 gallons per day.

It is imperative that a baseline assessment of pre-contamination conditions be established in the Gulf of Mexico to aid restoration efforts. The team will coordinate water and soil sampling while focusing on video footage, and thorough photo documentation. All of these parameters are imperative for successful clean-up and rehabilitation efforts. The BTS Team will build a comprehensive database using the latest technology with Google Earth, GPS, Time-stamps & proprietary photography techniques. In addition, they will offer real-time updates through their social networks, coordinate daily media interviews, and offer streamlined fundraising for local NGOs.