Tag Archives: Mother Ocean Day

For Mother Ocean Day: The Hammerhead Story

Photo by Jason VanDorsten My husband is always shaking his head over my love for animals, reptiles, and everything in between, and my enthusiasm for “helping” them when I see them in distress. Since today is Mother Ocean Day, I’d like to honor it by sharing one of my dearest beach memories. From 1999 until 2005, my husband and I lived in Jacksonville, Florida, and we often frequented the beach. It’s common for people to fish from the shoreline, and common for them to catch things. Sharks (mostly small ones, sometimes larger ones) among them. On this particular day, a … Continue reading →

Mother Ocean Day 2007: Respecting Her Creatures

Today is Mother Ocean Day. Especially appropriate this year with Mother’s Day tomorrow. We’ve kind of got a theme going on this weekend! What Mother Ocean Day Is All About I don’t really know. I couldn’t find any information about why May 12th is designated as this day or who started it. I thought maybe the Surfrider Foundation had, but I found only limited references to it on their site. What I Think Mother Ocean Day Is All About I think “Mother Ocean” is like “Mother Earth.” She’s a world unto herself and provides a home for life of all … Continue reading →