In 2007, Annie Leonard released her groundbreaking online documentary, The Story of Stuff, which unleashed a torrent of pent-up demand for honest conversation about our consumption-crazed culture.…
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Reef Kids: Fishy Backpacks
It’s back to school time for our little guppies, and what better way to keep a little bit of the ocean with them through long days in the classroom than with a fishy backpack? This lovely number is made by Patagonia, a company with great environmental policies. They...
MACNA 2019 will be in Orlando, Florida!
For the first time in MACNA history, we will be exploring the wide world of marine aquariums on a Disney property!
MASNA has designed MACNA 2019 with families in mind, from a family focused venue, to kid’s activities on the exhibit floor.…
MRC Welcomes Its Newest Team Member
From the My Reef Creations press release:
“MRC is proud to announce and welcome Joe Yaiullo as Senior Exhibits Designer. Joe will work with our team of professionals and focus on exhibit design and consultation while continuing MRC’s tradition of exemplary service and industry leading technology.…
The 2018-2019 MASNA Student Scholarship Winners
At MACNA 2018, MASNA will be awarding its annual MASNA Student Scholarships at the MACNA Banquet on Saturday, September 8th, 2018. Two $4,000.00 scholarships will be granted, one to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate student. The 2018 – 2019 MASNA...
Eco Company Highlight: Reef Life Restoration
Reef Life Restoration works with groups, organizations, and companies around the world to do exactly what its name implies: restore damaged or struggling reefs. To this end, their team of scientists has created a unique substrate material that they are then able to...
APEX 6th Annual MACNA Meetup
AWESOME BREAKFAST, GREAT INFO, BIG PRIZES, AND IT’S FREE!
With MACNA right around the corner, it’s time to start planning out just what activities, speakers, and meetings you want to hit during the conference.…
Reef Kids: Egg Carton Fish
Here is another great craft for kids, and like many others that I have found and shared with you, it uses recycled materials and allows for plenty of creativity on the part of the child! Inspired by ceramic fish decorations/chimes like the one pictured here from...
Organization Highlight: Ocean First Institute
Ocean First Institute (OFI), based in Boulder, Colorado, believes that research and education go hand in hand. With its team of scientists, educators, divers, explorers, and filmmakers, it has reached 4,300 students in local Colorado schools and over 106,000 students...
Top 40 Scuba Destinations
Brian Smith at Gear by Poseidon has just created an informative, easy-to-read infographic on what he considers to be the top 40 scuba destinations in the world. The locations range from his number one pick, Mary's Place, in Honduras, to his number 18 pick,...