Articles about the Pacific
Keeping the CODE means understanding the problems facing our oceans as well as some of the solutions being proposed and worked on by volunteers and scientists. We offer commentary on ocean-related topics—and maybe even a surfing tip or two.
Shared Coastline, Shared Values, Shared CODE
By Marcy Larson, Co-owner of Alaskan Brewing Co.
Alaska isn’t called the Last Frontier for nothing. Alaska is one-fifth the size of the Lower 48 and if superimposed over the continental United States would stretch from coast to coast, yet our population of 670,000 is less than 3 percent that of the Lone Star state. Read Full Article
Clean Oceans are Important: A New Ocean Fund is Launched
By Mark Spalding, President of The Ocean Foundation
We are very excited to work with the Alaskan Brewing Co. to launch the new Coastal CODE Fund, housed here at The Ocean Foundation. Our ocean team will work closely with the Brew Crew to make a difference through ocean and coastal cleanup and preservation efforts. Read Full Article
Ocean Litter is Everyone’s Problem
By Bob King, Marine Debris Coordinator for the MCA Foundation
When I was out in the Bering Sea last summer I learned an Aleut saying: “Ayagagnax Anagix Ukudax” or “One who walks usually finds something.” Read Full Article
California Paddle 2007—A Campaign for Plastic-Free Oceans
By: Tom Jones, Extreme Athlete and Founder of the Tom Jones Foundation
My name is Tom Jones, and, no, I cannot sing “What’s New Pussycat!” But because of my name, I always have to explain a bit of my background. So, without trying to “toot my own horn,” but merely as an introduction, here you go. Read Full Article