Ocean Acidification -- Ever Heard of It?

No? I hadn't until a friend connected me with a scientist who was researching it in Miami.

The gist is this: since the Industrial Age, the oceans have absorbed about 50% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) released from the burning of fossil fuels, resulting in chemical reactions that lower pH levels in the sea. This absorption has caused a roughly 30% increase in hydrogen ion (acidity) since this time, adversely impacting marine organisms everywhere.


I know what you’re thinking: “Hydrogen ion, carbon dioxide, all these percentages—what does it have to do with me?” Well, a ton of things, actually.

NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has been studying ocean acidification for years, and a full report....read more

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Party at the Ocean!

Art Opening Aug. 6, 6:00-8:00pm

OP owner Frank Gromling doing the "Turtle Dance"If there is any season that welcomes a good old fashioned get-together, it's the summer. And if there is one person who appreciates a good old fashioned get-together boogie, it's Ocean Publishing owner Frank Gromling (check him out to the left, doing his patented "Turtle Dance" at last month's Ocean-hosted World Sea Turtle Day soiree).

It's definitely party season here by the water, and last month's bash was a great success. With refreshments provided by fantastic local eateries -- sandwiches from Salty Dog Lunch Spot, pizza from Joseph's Bistro, and turtle cookies from the BeachHouse Beanery (we ate well) -- to call it a good day would be a bit of an understatement. Turtle Patrollers were in attendance and talking to visitors, there was trop-rock music, and prints from official Ocean artist Rick Cannizzaro's beautiful line of turtle paintings sold like hotcakes. As did Tracks in the Sand, OP's latest release about sea turtles and the locals who love them.

So, to keep the good times rolling, Ocean will be hosting another party in early August -- this time an opening for Mr. Cannizzaro's full "The Life Cycle of the Loggerhead Turtle" acrylics and oil pastels exhibit.

A nature enthusiast and long-time successful Florida painter, Rick has partnered with Ocean to design art projects that will correlate with our latest and upcoming titles. For example, he will create a bottlenose dolphin line of acrylics to coincide with the release of the 2nd book in our Marine Life series.

"I enjoy every minute working on my paintings," Rick says, "and my goal to advance awareness of these beautiful creatures."

Open to the public August 6th, join us in our seaside storefront for art, refreshments, to meet Mr Cannizzaro personally and possibly take home a piece of his stunning work. Framed originals and prints will be available.

Can't wait to see you there!

August 6th, 6:00- 8:00p.m.
Ocean Publishing
200 S Oceanshore Blvd.
Flagler Beach, Florida 32136


*Oil Pastel painting is one of the most difficult art mediums to master. Rick was juried into the prestigious Oil Pastel Association in 1994, allowing him to place OPA after his signature.

Check out Rick's website to peruse his gallery and learn more about this exciting local artist!

 
 

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