SOS - Captain Paul Clark

ALOHA NUI LOA!

The world’s seas remain critical to our health and well-being. The ocean provides 75 percent of the world’s oxygen; it controls our weather, provides valuable pharmaceuticals, and feeds billions of people around the globe. The ocean holds a million species of plants and animals.

Most of the oceans’ creatures reside in a soup of life called “plankton” at some point in their lives. Here in this incredible mixture of flora and fauna; microscopic plant-like organisms, phytoplankton, drift along global currents creating life-giving oxygen. These incredible “creatures” are made of glass (SiO₂) and calcium (CaCo₃); some are shaped like perfect geometric figures, others are indescribable fascinating conglomerations. Small animals (zooplankton) feed on these plant-like organisms; and they in turn are fed upon by larger creatures in a complex and not yet understood food chain.

Coral reefs are a mixture of creatures. Here in this amazing ecosystem, animals and plants live together utilizing each others energy sources in symbiosis (living in harmony together). This union is the key to the survival of these species and their counterparts.

Recent discoveries of scientists worldwide should be alarming to the human race. However, the information is falling on deaf ears. Fish abundance and catch sizes are decreasing; toxin levels in top oceanic predators are bio accumulating, and coral reefs and other coastal environments are dying and being killed.

Trying to find out what is really happening in our oceans can be like putting a puzzle together with missing pieces. To find these missing pieces, we must take information from many sources. SOS strives to unite people, community organizations, sources of information and solutions so that we, as a whole, can implement conservation practices in Hawai’i, Polynesia and the World.

Local communities must set things in motion and become dedicated to taking care of our resources. The economy of the islands here in Hawai’i and also in many other coastal and island communities throughout the world, depends upon a healthy ocean for a food source and export food sales, as well as the influx of billions of tourism dollars that cater to ocean activities.

One Person really can make a difference!

SOS incorporates science, public awareness, and the sustainable management of resources.

We must work together to ensure that our oceans are restored, so that future generations may enjoy their many benefits.

Culturally Acceptable and Scientifically Proven solutions for Ocean Management exist...

they are already utilized worldwide with great success!

It's all for the kids, and their kids!

Mahalo,

Captain Paul Clark

Learning About: Featuring Michael Douglas and Paul Clark.

SOS Board of Directors




	ALOHA NUI LOA! The world’s seas remain critical to our health and well-being. The ocean provides 75 percent of the world’s oxygen; it controls our weather, provides valuable pharmaceuticals, and feeds billions of people around the globe. The ocean holds a million species of plants and animals. Most of the oceans’ creatures reside in a soup of life called “plankton” at some point in their lives. Here in this incredible mixture of flora and fauna; microscopic plant-like organisms, phytoplankton, drift along global currents creating life-giving oxygen. These incredible “creatures” are made of glass (SiO₂) and calcium (CaCo₃); some are shaped like perfect geometric figures, others are indescribable fascinating conglomerations. Small animals (zooplankton) feed on these plant-like organisms; and they in turn are fed upon by larger creatures in a complex and not yet understood food chain. Coral reefs are a mixture of creatures. Here in this amazing ecosystem, animals and plants live together utilizing each others energy sources in symbiosis (living in harmony together). This union is the key to the survival of these species and their counterparts. Recent discoveries of scientists worldwide should be alarming to the human race. However, the information is falling on deaf ears. Fish abundance and catch sizes are decreasing; toxin levels in top oceanic predators are bio accumulating, and coral reefs and other coastal environments are dying and being killed. Trying to find out what is really happening in our oceans can be like putting a puzzle together with missing pieces. To find these missing pieces, we must take information from many sources. SOS strives to unite people, community organizations, sources of information and solutions so that we, as a whole, can implement conservation practices in Hawai’i, Polynesia and the World. Local communities must set things in motion and become dedicated to taking care of our resources. The economy of the islands here in Hawai’i and also in many other coastal and island communities throughout the world, depends upon a healthy ocean for a food source and export food sales, as well as the influx of billions of tourism dollars that cater to ocean activities. One Person really can make a difference! SOS incorporates science, public awareness, and the sustainable management of resources. We must work together to ensure that our oceans are restored, so that future generations may enjoy their many benefits. Culturally Acceptable and Scientifically Proven solutions for Ocean Management exist... they are already utilized worldwide with great success! It's all for the kids, and their kids! Mahalo, Captain Paul Clark Learning About: Featuring Michael Douglas and Paul Clark. SOS Board of Directors
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