Aeon for Ocean

Hi ocean lovers! ☺️ Here’s a friendly reminder that ocean conservation efforts are super important because without them, our oceans, and their marine friends would never be the same. Let’s all do our part to help ensure that our seas are around for many more decades and centuries to come! 🌊💙 — #happywednesday #humpday #AeonforOcean #happywednesday #advocate #nature #conservationist

Aeon for Ocean is still looking for teacher ambassadors for our “Krill 2 Whale” program! If you love the ocean and want to teach young minds about the importance of ocean conservation, contact us today to learn more about the program!🍎✨🌊💙 — #nonprofitorganization #nature #education #teacher #awareness #oceanconservation #marinelife #fish #newpost #followus #AeonforOcean #learnmore

A new week = a new learning opportunity!🥰 Here are a few fun facts about orca whales that you may not of known before! 👇🏻 – Orcas can live to be 90 years old – They have their own language and each pod is different in how they communicate – Despite their nickname “Killer Whale”, they have never attacked humans in the wild – Orcas are not actually whales. Instead, they are the largest in the dolphin family We hope everyone is staying safe in this heat and enjoying the summer!🐋🐳 — #aeonforocean #killerwhale #orca #dolphin #oceanconservation #funfacts #happymonday #nature #marinelife #saveourseas #beach #nonprofitorganization #minneapolis #minnesota

Summer has officially arrived!☀️🌴🌊🐚🏝️ As you venture out to popular, tropical vacation spots such as the beach, don’t forget your reef safe sunscreen and your bag or bucket in order help pick up trash, if necessary. Doing these things can help ensure that the ocean stays nice and clean for the reefs and marine life, as well as help ensure that both the beach and ocean stay around for a very, very long time!💙✨ Most importantly, have fun and stay safe in the heat!☀️ — #summerishere #hellosummer #summervibes #beach #oceanconservation #funinthesun #marineconservation #june #goodvibes #beachlife #vacation #aeonforocean #new

Looking for summer reading for an advanced middle schooler or high schooler? Meet KP2, the Hawaiian monk seal who captured hearts and brought attention to its endangered species! 🦭💙 Abandoned as a pup on Kaua'i, KP2 was rescued and rehabilitated by NOAA. Though he struggled to adapt to the wild, his friendly nature led him to a new home at UC Santa Cruz, where he became a symbol of hope and conservation. KP2's journey highlights the challenges of wildlife rescue and the importance of protecting our marine friends. 🌊✨ This book can also be borrowed on Libby by OverDrive!☺️🦭 — #SaveTheSeals #MarineConservation #KP2 #HawaiianMonkSeal #SantaCruz #California #AeonforOcean #HappyWednesday #Reading #Hawaii

Contact us today to learn more about our teacher ambassador program! Its benefits, what it is and why it’s so important for future generations.✨🍎 — #education #teachersrock #aeonforocean #saveourplanet #worldchangers #minnesota #oceanconservation #contactus #nonprofit

Facts You Otter Know: Sea otters are most known for their playful spirit but did you know that they are incredibly smart and adaptable? While they are the smallest marine mammal, they make a large contribution to their environment. Otters are a keystone species, meaning that they play a critical role in the survival of their ecosystem. They eat sea urchins and other invertebrates that harm the habitats that sustain an abundance of fish, seabirds, and various other animals. Without as many sea urchins, kelp forests become more abundant. When otter numbers increase, estuaries recover which lessens the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide that warms our planet too quickly. But unfortunately, sea otter populations are decreasing due to situations outside of their control. Pollution, oil spills and habitat deconstruction all act as threats to sea otters and their survival. Plastics in the ocean pollute the water with toxic chemicals and often are mistaken for food from our furry little friends which they cannot digest properly. Oil spills ruin the coating on otter fur that allows them to regulate their body temperature. When humans harvest kelp commercially, kelp decreases which takes away the otter's habitat. But there are ways we can help! Research, public education, and rehabilitation can all play a part in protecting these marine mammals. Organizations like the Otter Project help by “securing protected sea otter habitat, defending California’s kelp forests, eliminating devastating sea otter mortalities, and safeguarding our coastal communities.” Another group is the International Otter Survival Fund who help by saving the otters, stopping the otter trade and educating young people about otter survival. Lots of great work is being done to help conserve otter populations and help restore marine ecosystems. The more we know, the more we can help! What do you know about otters? Comment below! Sources: https://lnkd.in/gz9QgW8R, https://www.otter.org/ — #aeonforocean #conservation #makeachange #seaotter #nature #funfacts #igdaily #natureconservation #oceanconservation #marineconservation #nonprofitorganization #minnesota #makeachange #follow #mondayvibes #newweek #newpost

Did you know that unlike most vertebrates, male clownfish are the primary caregivers for their eggs, fanning and nipping them to ensure their survival? Or that Penguin fathers can sit on eggs for weeks while the mother goes hunting at sea? Fathers are important and all of them offer something special. In honor of Father’s Day, we bring you a DIY project that kids can make to give back to the father figure in their life who make them feel loved. There is no need to spend lots of money or create waste, all you need is a few household items and some pictures. Procedures: 1. Combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add water, kneading until you have a playdough-like consistency. You might not need to use all of the water. 2. Add 2-3 drops of food coloring of your choice and knead into dough. Add more color as needed, and continue mixing until you have your desired shade. 3. Divide dough into three balls of even size and place on your baking sheet. 4. Form dough into letters, pressing so that they are generally flat, between 1/4" and 1/2" thick. Make sure all the letters are touching (so you have one big piece of dough) because you want them to stick together as a frame. 5. Bake at 200°F for about 3 hours. If your dough is still soft, bake a little longer. Check regularly to make sure it doesn't burn. 6. Flip frame so bottom is facing up and bake for an additional hour at 250°. 7. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Glue photos to the back of the salt dough picture frame so your each child's face peeks through the holes in the middle of the letters. 8. Write kids' names with metallic sharpie under their photos. Credit for this wonderful DIY project goes to The Soccer Mom Blog! — #fathersday #aeonforocean #DIY #oceanconservation #marineconservation #fathersday2024

Part 3 of “Marine Mammal Excursion” is here and it’s been so fun to share!☺️ Enjoy the finale, aka, “A Surprising Arctic Friend” 🐻❄️ Continuing their journey, Skipper and Wally swam further north, where the water started to get colder. One day, they noticed large chunks of ice floating in the ocean. Suddenly, they saw a big, white bear swimming among the ice. "Hello!" called Skipper. "I'm Skipper, and this is Wally. What are you doing doing in the water?" The white bear swam closer and smiled. "Hi, Skipper and Wally! I'm Pippa the polar bear. I'm swimming between the ice floes looking for seals to eat." Skipper was curious. "Do you have any special relationships with other animals, like we learned from Ollie and the kelp?" Pippa nodded. "Yes, we do. Sometimes, we polar bears work with the Arctic foxes. When we catch a seal and eat our fill, the Arctic foxes come and eat the leftovers. That way, nothing goes to waste and everyone gets to eat." Wally smiled. "That's another great example of a symbiotic relationship! The polar bears get their meal, and the Arctic foxes help clean up the rest." Skipper clapped his fins. "Wow, that's so cool! The ocean and the icy Arctic are full of amazing relationships." As the sun began to set, Dipper, Wally, and Pippa gathered together. They all agreed that the ocean and the Arctic were wonderful places, full of incredible creatures who who worked together to keep their homes healthy and beautiful. From that day on, Skipper and Wally made it their mission to explore the ocean, meet new friends, and learn about the incredible symbiotic relationships that made the underwater world and the icy Arctic so extraordinary. — #weekend #goodvibes #arctic #polarbear #dolphin #whale #adventure #story #nonprofit #aeonforocean #marinelife #sealife #oceanvibes #savetheplanet #protectourshores #oceanconservation #conservation #nature

Hump day is here, which means we are halfway through the week!✨ Here is part 2 of “Marine Mammal Excursion: A Helpful Relationship.” It is our story of the month! Enjoy..🫶🏻 🐙 As Skipper and Wally swam together, they came across a bustling underwater community. There were colorful fish darting in and out of the coral, crabs scuttling along the sandy floor, and a playful sea otter named Ollie floating on on his back. "Hi, Ollie!" Skipper called out. "This is Wally the gray whale. We’re exploring the ocean together." Ollie flipped over and waved. "Nice to meet you, Wally! Did you know that sea otters and kelp have a special relationship?" Wally tilted his head, curious. "How so?" Ollie explained, "I love to wrap myself in kelp when I sleep so I don't float away. In return, I keep the sea urchins from eating all the kelp. It's like we're helping each other!" Skipper nodded excitedly. "That's called a symbiotic relationship! The kelp keeps you safe, and you keep the kelp safe by eating the sea urchins." Wally smiled. "That's amazing, Ollie! I wonder what other symbiotic relationships there are in the ocean." — #oceanconservation #story #humpday #wednesdayvibes #nature #dolphin #whale #marineconservation #happy #follow #aeonforocean #minnesota #nonprofitorganization #friends #newpost #seaotter #saveouroceans #midweekmotivation