Posts in Art-Design-Nature
He's an Animal -Rescuing a Sea Turtle From a Mylar Balloon By PV Native Adventurer Bryce Trevett

I think by now most of us are aware of the negative impact that balloons have on our planet. They trash every ecosystem from the desert to the ocean, and suffocate as well as entangle animals all across the animal kingdom from tiny fish all the way up to the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth, the blue whale. I certainly knew this early while growing up working with wildlife around the globe, but it really hit home one day when I was out on the open ocean about 15 miles off the coast of Palos Verdes with my buddy Angel as we approached a beautiful sea creature debilitated by a single mylar balloon.

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Ballet Bound: The Formative Years of Misty Copeland Under Liz Cantine

Ballet Bound: The Formative Years of Misty Copeland Under Liz Cantine
At the recent launch of her third book, "Misty Meets Palet at Segerstrom," the dynamic Liz Cantine celebrated with fans over a lavish luncheon at Raffaello Ristorante in San Pedro. The narrative centers on Misty Copeland and a painter, Palet, coming together at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa. They bring famous paintings from the Metropolitan Museum in New York to life through dance and poetry. Misty introduces readers to the world of dance and inspires Palet to depict today's diverse world through his art.

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The Best of Amador Wine Country: Wineries, Restaurants, and Attractions By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause

The Best of Amador Wine Country: Wineries, Restaurants, and Attractions By Wine Aficionado and Founder of California Corks John Krause

Amador County wine country is a hidden gem in California that offers a unique and captivating experience for wine enthusiasts. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills region, this picturesque destination is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and, of course, its exceptional wines.

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Jellyfish: More Than Just a Sting, Unveiling the Secrets of These Enigmatic Ocean Dwellers By Photographer and Contributor Gene Shabinaw

Jellyfish are found in all the world’s oceans and have been in existence since before the dinosaurs!  Very little is known about jellyfish and they continue to baffle the scientific community. There are hundreds of varieties ranging in size from half and inch to over 20 feet, but only a small percentage cause a sting which many folks associate with jellyfish.

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Swimming with the Sea Lions of Redondo Beach Harbor Go Wild with Mr. Whiskers By Andre Navarro of Ocean Earth Green

I grew up in Southern California and have always enjoyed hanging out at the Redondo Beach Pier which is part of King's Harbor. Playing video games at the huge arcade, eating at all the different food shops and most of all, taking in the beautiful ocean scenery. Roughly 30 years back, you could even swim in the inner pier tiny beach area before it was eroded away. Then came the unfortunate fire of 1988 and a huge portion of the pier burnt down.

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Go Wild! Under the Sea…Aquarium of the Pacific Celebrates Its 25th Year Since Opening its Doors to the Undersea World By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

Aquarium of the Pacific Celebrates Its 25th Year Since Opening its Doors to the Undersea World By Photographer and Contributor Steve Tabor

The Aquarium of the Pacific (Aquarium) in the City of Long Beach is celebrating its 25th year of providing visitors with a glimpse of the marine life that inhabits the waters and shoreline of the Southern California coast as well as other creatures that inhabit our planet’s oceans.

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