World Ocean Day

In honor of World Ocean Day, June 8, Air America Radio's Clout with Richard Greene talked to Oceana CEO Andy Sharpless and Oceana board member/actor Ted Danson. Check it out!

Part 1 : Sharpless discusses the importance of World Ocean Day.
Part 2 : Sharpless explains Oceana's five major campaigns.
Part 3 : Freedivers Martin Stepanek and Niki Roderick talk about their personal connection to the ocean.
Part 4 : Ted Danson discusses his longtime commitment to ocean conservation.
Part 5 : Danson elaborates on the importance of sea conservation.

Oceana has compiled a list of suggestions for green – dare we say blue? – lifestyle choices that can help preserve the oceans for future generations.

World Ocean Day is June 8 and June 2008 is National Oceans Month, as recently declared by the President. Help celebrate the oceans by following these easy steps to S-A-V-E O-C-E-A-N-S.

World Ocean Day is Sunday, and if you're unfamiliar with the concept, it's like Earth Day, but for the 71 percent of the planet covered by salt water. It's a time for everyone - not just WaveMakers and ocean advocates - to celebrate the oceans' many unique gifts and to discuss the various threats that are risking their health.

Technically, World Ocean Day has only occurred once, on June 8, 1992, when it was created at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, we believe June 8 should be recognized as W.O.D. every year and we're petitioning the U.N. to declare it as such. This is a matter of principle: The oceans are essential to the planet, and at the very least they deserve one day of global recognition.

With or without U.N. acknowledgment, we'll continue to celebrate World Ocean Day. Here's a few ways you can celebrate, too.

1) Sign the petition asking the U.N. to recognize World Ocean Day every year.

2) Buy a pair of Sperry Top-Siders. For every pair of Sperry shoes purchased on Sunday through their website, Sperry will donate $5 to Oceana. Father's Day is right around the corner and the Billfish 3-Eye Boat Shoe makes a stellar gift.

3) Find the Oceana fan page on Facebook and share your photos, stories, links and videos about the oceans or ocean activities.

4) Enjoy your favorite ocean activity. Whether it's surfing, sailing or sipping daiquiris, you're all good as long as you've got the ocean on your mind.