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Celebrate Japan Dolphins Day in Taiji, Japan

What: September 1st marks the beginning of the annual six-month dolphin kill and Save Japan Dolphins Campaign Director Ric O’Barry has made a pledge to return to Taiji to keep our eyes on this tragic situation. Rather than protest, our goal is to deliver a positive message of support for the many good things that are possible in Taiji. We support efforts to develop sustainable eco-tourism for Taiji and the surrounding area. Eco-tourism provides jobs, and in many places around the world there is a growing recognition of the value and importance of living dolphins and whales offshore. Imagine if instead of allowing a small group of Taiji fisherman to continue the dolphin kill, Taiji residents took the public on dolphin and whale watching cruises.

When: Wednesday September 1, 2010 – 9:00 am

Where: Taiji, Japan

For more information, contact mjrice at earthisland.org

The Brower Youth Awards

What: Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards to honor founder and legendary activist David R. Brower. The Brower Youth Awards recognizes six young people in North America annually for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and environmental justice advocacy. The winners of the award receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California for the award ceremony and wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute.
Opening Reception in the Green Room 5:30-7:15p
Tickets available here: eii.org/bya/VIPtix.

Free Awards Ceremony in the Herbst Theatre 7:30 (Doors open @ 7pm) – 9:00pm
Reserve your spot today here: eii.org/bya/ceremonyregistration.

When: Tuesday October 19, 2010 – 7:00 pm

Where: The historic Herbst Theatre and Green Room 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California

For more information, visit the New Leaders Initiative Web.

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BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit

What: BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a global film festival and conservation summit for underwater filmmakers and marine researchers. A simultaneous community festival will share the best of the film competition with the public, and will include presentations from the filmmakers and scientists who created them. Following the festival a selection of winning films will tour the world, providing those who may not otherwise have access to these great films, a chance to learn more about our oceans. The goal of BLUE Ocean Film Festival is to share at all levels, the latest insights on what is happening in our oceans, and to provide tangible ways people can make a difference.

When: Wednesday August 25, 2010 – 9:00 am

Where: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moneterey, California

For more informantion, visit the BLUE Web.