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Pearl Jam, R.E.M., and U.S. Olympic Swimming Champs Dive In To Save Sea Turtles
Conservation International and National Geographic Combine Science, Celebrity Talent and Action Packed Fun to Help Protect Endangered Leatherbacks in Great Turtle Race
ARLINGTON, Va., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Conservation International (CI) and National Geographic will hold a telephone news conference April 15 to kick off the "Great Turtle Race," with 11 leatherback sea turtles competing in an epic journey from feeding areas in chilly waters off Canada's Atlantic coast to breeding areas in warm tropical waters throughout the Caribbean.
Participants in the call include Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, NBC announcer Rowdy Gaines, Olympic champions Jason Lezak and Eric Shanteau, as well as scientists and experts from Conservation International, the Canadian Sea Turtle Network and National Geographic.
The call-in # is 1-800-894-5910 -- the pass code is "Turtle" and the program title is "The Great Turtle Race." To RSVP, please email <!-- e --><a href="mailto:lbowen@conservation.org">lbowen@conservation.org</a><!-- e -->.
Race fans can see the action online at http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org, created in partnership with NationalGeographic.com, which puts the spotlight on one of today's most iconic animal species and what can be done to protect them and their ocean home.
Who: Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, NBC Announcer Rowdy Gaines, Olympic
champions Jason Lezak and Eric Shanteau,, Conservation
International Scientists and Representatives from National
Geographic
What: Press Call for The Great Turtle Race: An exciting event that
allows people worldwide to witness these magnificent creatures
journey from their feeding grounds off Canada's Atlantic coast to
nest on Caribbean beaches, and to learn about the challenges and
threats they face along the way.
When: April 15, 1:00 pm EDT USA
Where: http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org, hosted by National Geographic.
Why: To raise awareness and support for protection of leatherback sea
turtles and the worlds oceans.
How: A suspenseful race combining science and action-packed fun via
the interactive website, http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org. The site will
feature a map following the journey of each turtle, with daily
updates by guest bloggers including champions of surfing and
swimming, marine scientists and conservationists.
SOURCE Conservation International
Conservation International and National Geographic Combine Science, Celebrity Talent and Action Packed Fun to Help Protect Endangered Leatherbacks in Great Turtle Race
ARLINGTON, Va., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Conservation International (CI) and National Geographic will hold a telephone news conference April 15 to kick off the "Great Turtle Race," with 11 leatherback sea turtles competing in an epic journey from feeding areas in chilly waters off Canada's Atlantic coast to breeding areas in warm tropical waters throughout the Caribbean.
Participants in the call include Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, NBC announcer Rowdy Gaines, Olympic champions Jason Lezak and Eric Shanteau, as well as scientists and experts from Conservation International, the Canadian Sea Turtle Network and National Geographic.
The call-in # is 1-800-894-5910 -- the pass code is "Turtle" and the program title is "The Great Turtle Race." To RSVP, please email <!-- e --><a href="mailto:lbowen@conservation.org">lbowen@conservation.org</a><!-- e -->.
Race fans can see the action online at http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org, created in partnership with NationalGeographic.com, which puts the spotlight on one of today's most iconic animal species and what can be done to protect them and their ocean home.
Who: Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, NBC Announcer Rowdy Gaines, Olympic
champions Jason Lezak and Eric Shanteau,, Conservation
International Scientists and Representatives from National
Geographic
What: Press Call for The Great Turtle Race: An exciting event that
allows people worldwide to witness these magnificent creatures
journey from their feeding grounds off Canada's Atlantic coast to
nest on Caribbean beaches, and to learn about the challenges and
threats they face along the way.
When: April 15, 1:00 pm EDT USA
Where: http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org, hosted by National Geographic.
Why: To raise awareness and support for protection of leatherback sea
turtles and the worlds oceans.
How: A suspenseful race combining science and action-packed fun via
the interactive website, http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org. The site will
feature a map following the journey of each turtle, with daily
updates by guest bloggers including champions of surfing and
swimming, marine scientists and conservationists.
SOURCE Conservation International
8/29/00, 7/3/03, 5/24/06,6/28/08 & 6/30/08, 10/9/09,10/28/09, 10/30/09 & 10/31/09, 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10 & 5/21/10, 10/23/10 & 10/24/10, 9/3/11, 9/4/11, 9/11/11, 9/12/11, 9/23/11, 9/22/12, 9/30/12, 7/16/13, 7/19/13
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Ask to opt out of the mailings. They should have a number in the small print on the back of something you get. Saves trees and money!
Once a month they'd spot him, here's what they'd say...
"Here he comes, he's a turtle of the sea.
He's leatherback. Smile on his face, a shell on his back.
He's leatherback."
awesome!
very cool mr. gossard.
this:
A suspenseful race
made me laugh. the idea of 'suspenseful' and 'turtles'....just doesn't quite.....jive. :P
good stuff!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Personally wish more would be done to conserve the ailing species of the world.
Everyone is so wrapped up in greed and profit to forget about the things that are good in the world.
Stone gets my upmost respect for putting his time into this
http://www.conservation.org/great_turtl ... pacer.aspx
"Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau is coaching female competitor Backspacer, sponsored by alternative rock group Pearl Jam. He had nothing but praise for her training regimen.
“She’s bulked up on jellyfish to a stout 825 pounds, but that being said she is in her peak aerobic shape,” Shanteau said on a telephone conference call promoting the race. “You guys try swimming 4,000 miles down the coast and doing it all lugging around a 1000-pound shell!”
To show what good condition Backspacer is in, Shanteau said, “She’s almost able to do her first sit-up, which for a turtle I think is pretty good … I’ve got faith in our girl. She’s put in the work, she’s put in the training, she’s going to come out on top.”
The competitors should complete the 4,000 mile journey in about 14 days, though the general migrating period lasts four to six months. They’ll be tracked as they swim with satellite transmitters attached to their leathery backs, which will let scientists and fans know not just where they are but how cold the water is and how deep the turtles are diving."
:arrow: see above link for more.
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
Possible album or song title, y'think?
96: Cork, Dublin
00: Dublin
06: London, Dublin
07: London, Copenhagen, Nijmegen
09: Manchester, London
10: Dublin, Belfast, London & Berlin
11: San José
12: Isle of Wight, Copenhagen, Ed in Manchester & London x2
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/turtlerace-map/
Backspacer is off to a turtle's start.
Maybe the other turtles will stop for lunch.
http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com ... pacer.html
http://deepseanews.com/2009/04/the-grea ... nt-page-1/
*NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
Celebrities cheer on favourite runners in Great Turtle Race
Celebrity turtle-watchers will be cheering on their favoured leatherbacks as the Great Turtle Race kicks off on Thursday in Canada.
Last Updated: 10:23AM BST 16 Apr 2009
The race will kick off in waters off Halifax, Nova Scotia at 11am local time Photo: BRIAN HUTCHINSON
Over the course of two weeks, 11 of the sea creatures will be tracked as they swim 3,700 miles to the Caribbean as part of an event organised by Conservation International and NationalGeographic.com.
They will be backed by sponsors including bands Pearl Jam and R. E. M, and swimmers from the US Olympic team.
The race will kick off in waters off Halifax, Nova Scotia at 11am local time. The "finish line" will be the turtles' nesting grounds in the Caribbean, which they should reach by April 29.
Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtles and have lived on earth since the times of dinosaurs. But fishing techniques, pollution and egg poachers have seen their numbers decline in recent years.
The eleven selected to take part in the project launched today have been fitted with state-of-the-art satellite transmitters, allowing people to follow their progress and learn about their protection at http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org
Data gathered through the exercise will help experts learn more about their environment, while funds gathered through the race will go into conservation.
It is the second such race organised. Last year 11 female leatherbacks made their way from Costa Rica to the Galapagos Islands, tracked by conservationists.
Roderic Mast, vice president of Conservation International, said: "The magic of the Great Turtle Race is that it puts actual data from migrating sea turtles into a captivating, fun-filled format that draws attention to important biological research and inspires people to act on behalf of ocean conservation."
Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard said: "The fate of sea turtles, the global marine environment and humanity itself are inextricably tied to the choices we make today. Pearl Jam is happy to be a part of the Great Turtle Race and we are encouraging all our fans and friends to join the fun, cheer on our turtle Backspacer and help save the seas."
Backspacer is so cute! I love that he can play the guitar too!
Pearl Jam Audience Favorite Great Turtle Race Challenge:
Want to do more than just cheer on your favorite turtle? Pearl Jam has a challenge for you. Help us support sea turtle conservation by donating to Conservation International in the name of your favorite competitor. All funds donated in support of the Great Turtle race will be matched by dollar by dollar by Pearl Jam and other race sponsors.
How to take the Pearl Jam Audience Favorite Challenge:
Vote for your favorite turtle when you make a donation – whatever you can afford – to support Conservation International’s sea turtle conservation efforts at https://secure2.convio.net/cintl/site/D ... tion=form1
The audience favorite winner will be tallied and announced at the end of the race at http://www.conservation.org/turtlerace
All the turtles except for Lindblad have exited the Gulf and appear to be heading south. Cali is taking advantage of his head start and is near the front of the pack. Billy is heading for the east coast of the U.S., and Nueva Esperanza is starting to pick up speed. Seabiscuit spun out once he got out of the Gulf, but he has his bearings and is making progress. Wawa Bear is making a big turn and is the farthest east of any turtle in the race.
Backspacer is doing better...she's in the middle of the pack now.
Go Backspacer GO! We know you can do it! We really want a new album in the Fall....
GO, Girl, GO :!:
GO BACKSPACER!!!
"Nueva Esperanza and Wawa Bear are neck and neck and look like they’re both headed for South America. Billy is on a straight course toward Puerto Rico and making great time, as is Seabiscuit. He has really made up ground on the leaders, with a straight-line cruise toward the Caribbean. Backspacer, Nightswimmer, Cali, and Estéban are also coming on strong."
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/g ... erace-map/
Day 6
"Billy is getting close to the finish line in the northern Caribbean—will he finish soon? Nueva Esperanza and Wawa Bear are still nearly tied and heading toward South America, with Estéban and Lindblad the Explorer trying to keep them in their sights. Seabiscuit is not far behind. Grembo and Searcher are still the farthest east of all the turtles—are they trying a backdoor approach to the Caribbean?"
Map & Leaderboard: http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org
"Billy seems to have gotten stuck. His pause is allowing Backspacer to pass him. Seabiscuit seems to be following the path taken by Nueva Esperanza and Wawa Bear toward South America. Cali seems to have taken a turn to the west. Did he hit a strong current that’s blown him off course? Is he trying a different path?"
Map & Leaderboard: http://www.GreatTurtleRace.org
Hi STONEd and dAMENT-ED's daughter...here's a picture for you.