1. SWIM FOR A HEALTHY WORLD
1000+ MILES FROM MASSACHUSETTS TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

3. We Are Facing Two HUGE Environmental Problems:

4. 1. Global Climate Change

5. Problem: We are burning Fossil Fuels Like Coal, Oil, and Gasoline.
Unhelpful Effects:
When we burn these fuels, they release gases that surround the planet like a blanket, and heat it up.
When the ocean absorbs CO2 it becomes more acidic and the marine web of life is threatened.

6. Solution: Switch to Clean, Renewable Sources of Energy

9. Measuring Climate Change Effects in the Ocean
Sampling of sea surface pH reveals ocean turning acidic
Measured sea surface temperatures are higher than historical average

11. 2. Threats to Biodiversity and the Web of Life

12. Problem: We are trashing the land, water, and air
We are causing species to go extinct

13. SOLUTION: Stop trashing the planet
Start taking better care of the life around us.

53. One Way To Stop Shark Finning
The Shark Conservation Act of 2009 (S. 850) aims to end shark finning in U.S. waters once and for all. The act would require that all "landed" shark fins--those found on fishing boats for example--be naturally attached to sharks. This bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting action in the Senate.
Senator John Kerry [D, MA] is a lead sponsor of this bill. Please take a moment to call ( ), or fax ( ) Senator Kerry. Let the him know that you support the Shark Conservation Act of 2009 (S. 850), and would like to see it come to the Senate floor for a vote.

58. Swim Statistics As of 11/19/2009:
Covered 85+ miles over 36 days in the water
Made presentations to 10,000+ students
Reached over 50,000 people social media like twitter, facebook, and changents.
Recycled over 100,000 pounds of used electronics
Received millions of media impressions through stories on the BBC, NPR, and Associated Press.