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Wisdom Wednesday: A new study has some good news, but there’s a catch

by Shore Buddies
Finn the Dolphin swimming in coral reefs with Shore Buddies.png
Hey, friends! It’s Finn the Dolphin here, your friendly ocean explorer and storyteller. Today, I’m surfacing with some unexpectedly positive news from the deep blue. A recent study suggests that there might be less plastic floating in our oceans than scientists previously assumed. Now, as someone who calls the ocean home, I want to share my thoughts and what this means for us sea creatures and you, our human allies.
Posted in finn, finnthedolphin, oceanfacts, oceanplastic, oceanpollution, oceans, wisdom wednesday

Shore Buddies Wisdom Wednesday 12/13

by Shore Buddies
A Shore Buddies Tale
The Tale of Shore Buddies and the Fight Against Plastic Pollution Welcome to another edition of Wisdom Wednesday, where we blend storytelling with ...
Posted in emma, emmathewhale, finn, finnthedolphin, oceanplastic, oceanpollution, oceans, protectouroceans, sammy, sammytheseal, shelly, shellytheseaturtle, shorebuddies, stephen, stephentheseagull, wisdom wednesday

Wisdom Wednesday | Dolphins

by Shore Buddies User
Wisdom Wednesday | Dolphins
Dolphins love humans! This is no coincidence as they are quite similar to us with their chattiness and intelligence! They are one of the few species that can recognize themselves in the mirror and use basic tools for protection.
Posted in dolphin, finn, finnthedolphin, oceanfacts, oceanpollution, oceans, plasticpollution, recycling, wisdom wednesday

Finn and Sammy’s Preach to Keep Our Oceans Clean

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Finn and Sammy’s Preach to Keep Our Oceans Clean
While we are surely gloriously riding the wave of sweet summertime, it is no surprise to us that we are experiencing some unintended consequences in our oceans which are all a bit too familiar.
Posted in finn, finnthedolphin, plastic, plasticpollution, plasticstraws, recycling, sammy, seal

Wisdom Wednesday | Jumping Dolphins

by Shore Buddies User
Image of a dolphin jumping by Instagram user Jill @Jill ma2sh21
Dolphins do not have gills like fish. Dolphins need to breathe oxygen from the air but also remain in the water. Jumping out of the water, allows the dolphin to remain wet, while also taking in oxygen. Dolphins jump out of the water for fun, to increase visibility, to remove parasites, and to improve navigation.
Posted in artificialreef, beach, beachfacts, coral, coralreefs, dolphin, environment, finn, finnthedolphin, fish, flying fish, forouroceans, oceancleanup, oceanfacts, oceanplastic, oceans, recycling, reef, shorebuddies, underwater, wisdom wednesday

Shore Buddies Ocean Hero of the Week: Aaron Westbrook

by Shore Buddies
Aaron Westbrook of Form5 Prosthetics Inc. with Shore Buddies Finn the Dolphin

Shore Buddies Ocean Hero of the Week: Aaron Westbrook

Welcome back to Stephen Seagull’s interview corner! This week for our Ocean Hero, I would like to introduce someone who developed a passion and turn that into a career! This Ocean Hero started up his own nonprofit that not only helps people, but saves the environment in the process!

Posted in dolphin, finn, finnthedolphin, microplastics, oceancleanup, oceanplastic, oceanpollution, oceans, plastic, plasticpollution, recycling, sustainable, upcycling, waste

Ice cream just started to taste so much better

by Shore Buddies
Shore Buddies Finn and Ben and Jerrys.png

Ice cream just started to taste so much better

Hey Guys! Finn here,

Another great news today. Everybody talks about how bad plastics are for the environment but only a few do something about the problem. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company is moving to wooden spoons and paper straws...

Posted in dolphin, finn, finnthedolphin, icecream, oceanplastic, plastic, plasticpollution, plasticstraws

"You dolphins are smart, you don't eat plastic, right?!"

by Shore Buddies
Shore Buddies Finn the Dolphin Plastic is going up the food chain.png

Hi Guys, Finn here!

I really want to tell you something here. I am so over with hearing it again and again. "Oh, you dolphins are smart, you don't have a problem with that plastic, right? You just don't eat it, duh?!" Well, news for you buddy! We don't do it by choice...

Posted in dolphin, finn, finnthedolphin, plasticpollution

The EU is stepping up to tackle plastics in our Oceans

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The EU is stepping up to tackle plastics in our Oceans

The EU is stepping up to tackle plastics in our Oceans

Hey Guys, Finn here,

Did you hear the amazing news from the old world? The EU is banning all single use plastic from the market starting in 2021. Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks or cotton buds, will be banned in the EU under plans adopted on October 24. These products, which make up over 70% of marine litter.

Posted in finn, finnthedolphin, oceanplastic, plasticpollution

How Shore Buddies Taught Me To Be More Sustainable

by Shore Buddies
How Shore Buddies Taught Me To Be More Sustainable
 For the past seven months, I have learned a great deal about myself and the impact I have on my environment. Growing up in Florida...
Posted in emma, finn, oceanplastic, plastic, recycling, stephen, waste

Finn is squealing about Alaska Airlines’s bold move!

by Shore Buddies
Alaska Airlines plane no straws.png

Finn is squealing about Alaska Airlines’s bold move!

Hey, guys! Did you hear, did you hear?! Alaska Airlines is going to be plastic straw-free this summer!! Starting July 16, 2018...

Posted in finn, finnthedolphin, oceanplastic, oceanpollution, oceans, plastic, plasticpollution, plasticstraws, waste

Finn whistles and cheers for Seattle, hooray!

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Finn kicks straws goodbye in Seattle

Finn whistles and cheers for Seattle, hooray!

Hey guys, Finn here!

Have you heard the good news?? Seattle just banned plastic straws! This is s exciting, and even historic, as they’re the first major U.S. city to pass this law! ...

Posted in finn, finnthedolphin, oceanplastic, oceanpollution, oceans, plastic, plasticpollution, plasticstraws, waste