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Reporter, journalist and author who has owned and operated a bookstore, a pool and spa full service business, an apple farm, and is now committed to environmental issues. She has written four books: The Gathering Basket, Connection with 48 Natural Contemplations, Seek Beauty, Find Joy: a Companion Journal to Natural Contemplations; and children's book, Isu Learns to Swim.

• Pygmy Sperm Whale Stranding in Florida

  By Charmaine Coimbra on March 4, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

   A mother pygmy sperm whale and her calf beached in Florida Sunday, March 3, 2013. The 12-foot-long female described as “emaciated” and her 3 ½-foot long calf were discovered on Jensen Beach and taken “for possible recovery” to Fort Pierce’s… Read More ›

• Sea Lions Entangled in Fishing Line Rescued

  By Charmaine Coimbra on March 3, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor’s note:  The following comes from the  Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA.  The sea lions were entangled in monofilament fishing line.  This can be prevented by proper disposal of fishing line. Visit our new blog for kids, Neptune 911… Read More ›

• More Marine Life Washes Up on Peruvian Coastline

  By Charmaine Coimbra on February 24, 2013 • ( 0 )

  From Yahoo News: Feb. 23, 2013   Experts are trying to work out why nearly 100 dead animals and birds have washed up on a Peruvian coastline. The bodies of 18 sea turtles, 22 sea lions, eight dolphins, 16 angular… Read More ›

• Pacific Northwest Contact for Entangled Whale

  By Charmaine Coimbra on February 21, 2013 • ( 0 )

  SOS-WHALe Marine mammals occasionally swim into derelict fishing gear or marine debris and get stuck, injured, or even killed. Ocean users in the Northwest have an important role in helping entangled whales. In Washington and Oregon call the NOAA Fisheries… Read More ›

• Alaksa Lawmakers Roll Back Cruise Ship Wastewater Standards

  By Charmaine Coimbra on February 20, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Lisa Demer | The Anchorage Daily News JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Senate on Tuesday approved a Parnell administration measure to roll back cruise ship wastewater standards that were approved by voters in 2006. The vote was 14-6. The legislation,… Read More ›

• Nearly 100 Sick Sea Lions Rescued in So California

  By Charmaine Coimbra on February 12, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Crittercam captures Humbolt Squid Flashdancing on Neptune911 for Kids   March 15, 2013 update:  Southern California coast sees deluge of sick sea lion pups March 12, 2013 Update: Stranded Sea Lions Overwhelm NonProfit March 4, 2013 update on California Sea… Read More ›

• Zero Whales Killed in Southern Ocean in January

  By Charmaine Coimbra on February 5, 2013 • ( 0 )

    From Environment New Service   HOBART, Tasmania, Australia, February 4, 2013 (ENS) – The month of January, usually the prime whale catching month for the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean, has come and gone without the death… Read More ›

• Exposed Underwater Methane Fields Concern Researchers

  By Charmaine Coimbra on January 31, 2013 • ( 0 )

  This NPR Report is worth the time to read.  Judging by the number of hits on Neptune 911’s earlier reports on methane and our oceans, we believe our readers will find this both concerning and fascinating.  The bold facing is… Read More ›

• 40 Whales Die From Possible Sonar Testing

  By Charmaine Coimbra on January 26, 2013 • ( 0 )

  On October 22, fishermen  found 40 dead pilot whales in Elizabeth Bay in Andaman. From Hindustan Times Sonic waves from warships — Indian and of neighbouring countries — might have killed 40 whales, whose carcasses were found on the Andaman… Read More ›

• Unilever to End Use of “Plastic Micro Beads”

  By Charmaine Coimbra on January 8, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor’s Note:  Recently I purchased an aroma therapy product “Sinus Help (TM),” which are inhalation beads that looked like wax.  I discovered the wax to be plastic beads that will likely find their way into our waterways.  Scrub products, as noted… Read More ›