#Newfoundland rock

[heavy-nfld]

SHOW ALERT: Kelly McMichael, Albert Dalton, Little Fauna, and \Garbagefile @ The Ship Pub - Friday, June 28th, 2024. Doors at 9:00 PM. $10-20 cover (PWYC). Benefit show for Palestinian aid.

[haveyouheardthisband]

[vox-anglosphere]

Amidst such rugged terrain, Newfoundland farmers must be intrepid.

[eopederson]

Tide pool, Newfoundland, 2023.

[alexplantewpg]

Canadian East Coast tourism posters!

[dinosaurchurch]

Biscan Cove Path

August 4th 2022

[thespianwordnerd]

Me listening to Come From Away as someone part Irish: I know Newfoundlanders aren't actually Irish, there's just cultural crossover in our history so the music and accents can sometimes sound similar.

Also me every time I hear Welcome to the Rock: I'M AN ISLANDER (jumping on table) I AM AN ISLANDER (going feral) I'M AN ISLANDER (stamping and singing so loud our neighbours across the Atlantic can probably hear) I AM AN ISLANDER-

[majorxmaggiexboy]

The Terror’s one failing is that there was no Jopson + Neptune content. I wanted to see Jopson pet the giant doggo. 

[rabbitcruiser]

World Oceans Day

With oceans making up 66% of our Earth, it’s crucial we raise awareness  about and tackle the threats facing these life-giving and  life-containing bodies of water.

66% of the world is covered in a blanket of rich, vibrant blue, from  its depths once came all life on the Earth, and it continues to house an  immense amount of life. This blanket is the world’s oceans, and they  serve as one of the most popular vacation spots in the world and play a  vital role in the economy of countries worldwide. Across the briny deep  massive amounts of cargo cross each year, and it still serves as the  primary thoroughfare for trade. World Oceans Day celebrates the ocean and the important role it plays in our lives.

It’s a time for supporters of the oceans to focus on conversation and  sustainability so that they can remain clean and usable. The animals  deserve a happy and safe place to roam and live without having to worry  about any destruction or man-made obstacles. It’s important to safeguard  the oceans to help ensure a healthy home for all. One this day, people  can come together to create a space for all to enjoy and appreciate, no  matter where each person lives.

History of World Oceans Day

In 2008, the UN gathered and uniformly created World Oceans Day. It  was first proposed in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro during the Earth Summit.  The ocean has been an incredibly important part of human history, and  this special was established with the intent of celebrating our  connection to the sea and raising awareness about the various dangers it  faces. There are nearly 200,000 identified species that live in the  ocean, but the number of actual species that reside there is likely in  the millions. It’s essential to ensure that they don’t have to worry  about freely getting around and enjoying a healthy and safe home to  reside.

Even with that being the case, there are still problems with  overfishing, and the subsidies that are given for fishing in countries  all around the world are causing depletion of the game species. These  activities have led to efforts to restore the fishing industry being  undermined, and the industry bringing in $50 billion a year less. It’s  just one of the many factors that should have us all celebrating World  Oceans Day and raising awareness about all the issues our big blue’s  face.

There’s a global environmental catastrophe due to decades of overuse  and a surge in single-use plastics. Plastic straws and bags are getting  into the oceans and causing havoc. World Oceans Day is an opportunity to  acknowledge and recognize the efforts that have been and are being made  against plastic pollution. It’s enlightening and disheartening to know  that today, 13,000,000 tons of plastic leaks into the ocean every year,  which among other damage, kill 100,000 marine animals annually.

World Oceans Day Timeline

1987 Brundtland Report

This report, connected to The World Commission on Environment and  Development (Brundtland Commission) notes that the ocean sector is  lacking representation compared to other sectors.

1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro  

Created as a way to celebrate the world’s shared ocean and raise  awareness for the personal connection between humans and the ocean. This  is where the concept for World Oceans Day was first proposed by the  Canadian representatives.

2008 UN declares to recognize World Oceans Day  

This year, after a four-year onsite and online petition drive, the UN  General Assembly passes a Declaration that will officially recognize  the day, beginning the following year.

2009 First World Oceans Day is celebrated  

The inaugural World Oceans Day is observed with the theme “Our Oceans, Our Responsibilities.”

2016 World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council is launched  

Made up of 25 youth from all over the world, the Youth Advisory Council is created to develop and promote World Oceans Day.

Why celebrate World Oceans Day?

It’s a good reminder to bring attention to the fact that oceans play a  major role in everyday life all around the globe. The oceans provide a  majority of the oxygen we breathe, so many consider them to be the lungs  of our planet. The goal is to develop a worldwide movement of citizens  to care better for the oceans. It’s an opportunity to inform and educate  humans and the public of what our actions are doing to the ocean and  what impact they have in the long run. It’s not only a day to celebrate  the beauty, wealth, and promise of the ocean, but a chance to realize  that they’re a critical part of the biosphere. They’re a significant  source of food and medicines and simply can’t be ignored or mistreated  any longer.

How to celebrate World Oceans Day

Start it off by a visit to the nearest ocean to restore a personal  connection to the sea. Breathe deep and appreciate the beauty and  serenity the ocean offers each day of the week. Invite family along, and  while there, bring information about the ocean and what people really  need to know about it to make visiting it a joy for years to come.

Pick a day to go to the ocean to clean up and help restore it instead  of simply sitting by it. Gather friends and family and pitch in and  pick up trash that surrounds the local beaches and oceans in the area.  It’ll not only look nicer, but the wildlife in the area will benefit  from these actions as well. Avoid single-use plastics, and instead pack a  picnic lunch with reusable containers to enjoy after the hard work is  complete. One may also consider organizing a fundraiser to aid  preservation and restoration efforts at the local beach. With all the  plastic waste coming off our beaches thanks to careless beach-goers, our  ocean is awash with litter.

Use this as a time to increase one’s knowledge and explore the topic  further. There are a variety of books and resources out there to help a  person achieve this goal. Another idea is to gather a group of people  and watch an ocean film on the topic to bring awareness to the concept  of helping out the oceans.

There are plenty of activities and events that occur on World Oceans  Day. Celebrate by choosing one or two to participate in and enjoy.  Engage in the day’s events by piggybacking off of other ideas that  people in the area have come up with instead of having to think of  activities alone.

World Oceans Day FAQs

When is World Oceans Day?

World Oceans Day has taken place on June 8 every year since 2009, with the inaugural theme of Our Oceans, Our Responsibilities.

What is the importance of World Oceans Day?

The purpose of this day is to develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean while mobilizing people and raising awareness.

What is the World Oceans Day theme?

Each year, the theme for World Oceans Day changes, with past themes including Oceans & People, Healthy Oceans–Healthy Planet, Our Oceans–Our Future, and Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean.

Who started World Oceans Day?

World Oceans Day was first suggested by Canada in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio. After years of petitions, the UN officially recognizes the day.

How to help with World Oceans Day?

This day can be observed by getting involved in education, reducing carbon footprints, minimizing the use of plastic and making sustainable seafood choices.

Source

[strathshepard]

Abandoned fishing village in Newfoundland

[asthevermincrawls]

[at4-1anta]

[productofnfld]

Tickle Cove Sea Arch

[patrick-jennings]

Port Aux Basques

Beside the sea Upon this treeless scrap of rock Verdant grasses grow A village built Astride storm battered stone Safe harbour for the fishers Continue reading Port Aux Basques

[adv3nture5withm3g]

Book Reviews and Rock and Roll

Okay, so I have been pretty busy lately, but I’ve been Working on learning a few things, so I downloaded Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale and A Newfoundlander in Canada by Alan Doyle.  The nursing one has been fascinating to listen to as it talks of where nursing was at the time, and it shows how it has changed and how her thoughts were at the time (1800-1900). I dont have much…