10 Things You Can Do

Note to kids: Protecting Oceans=protecting Nemo

The NEAQ website is soon to be relaunched with a plethora of intensely cool things on it. (Including, but not limited to, flash interactives. The kids will go mad .)

The new content will focus on empowering visitors to make a difference in the health of our oceans. Here's a sample list of eco-suggestions (a preview if you will) of what is upcoming when the new site launches:

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Choose eco-friendly seafood.

Buy local and organic produce, coffee and other household products.

Drive a fuel-efficient, low-polluting car.

Choose to walk, bike or take public transportation whenever practical.

Install energy-saving thermostats in your home.

Install energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances.

Eliminate lawn pesticides and choose native plants for your garden.

Stay well informed and vote with the environment in mind.

Use your consumer power— learn about the environmental practices of companies you buy from.

Inspire your friends and family to also take action.

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I think this is pretty great. Anyone can pick three or four things out of there to definitely do, and the whole list is definitely achievable for most New England families.