Ends Of The Earth

The Today Show, not easily enjoyed unless you work from home or set the "record" button, however it may be worth scoping it out this week. Matt, Ann, Al and Meredith are exploring the "Ends Of The Earth" and reporting live from Kilimanjaro, Iceland, Belize and Sydney. Shedding more light on the impacts of climate change to some of the worlds exotic locations. Today, no punn intended, they bring up an interesting thought on "eco-tourism." A good topic for later discussion!

Furthermore, they highlight one of Oceana's Olympic supporters:

It's no secret that U.S. Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Aaron Peirsol has a deep love for the water. That's why the California native has parlayed his interest — and status as a sports figure — into causes to save our planet's oceans. Here, he talks about environmental awareness, education, and his most recent project, Race for the Oceans.

Q: When did your relationship with the water really begin?

A: I have always had a very natural connection to the water, and that connection stems from the ocean itself. I think a more pertinent question would be “Did I ever not have a relationship with the water?”

Q: Can you give a quick rundown of the ocean/water preservation programs and organizations you’ve been involved with?

A: I began working with Oceana, which is the largest international organization that is dedicated to solving the oceans’ problems, about three years ago. As opposed to spreading themselves thin over many environmental issues, Oceana's decision to solely work on the world's oceans enables them to work toward achieving measurable change by conducting specific, fact-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals.

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