[SEMCO] Publications for the Summer Season

[Sheri DeRosa]

Greetings!

Get ready for summer with the following publications from Sea Grant:

These Dunes Aren't Made For Walking
This 2-color, 11" x 14" poster describes the importance of dunes as a
first line of defense against ocean waves and cautions beachgoers against 
trampling the dune plants when walking to the beach. The posters are
printed on 100-lb. Yupo stock, a synthetic paper. When mounted properly,
the posters will withstand a season of sun, salt, and wind. They can also
be placed indoors at beach houses, changing areas, concession stands, and
beach sticker sales areas. May be of particular interest to conservation
commissions, town or private beach committees or associations, and coastal
property owners. FREE!

Beachcomber's Companion©
Beachcombers of all ages, take note: there IS a way to identify the 
critters you've collected at the shore! And you can do it without 
bringing along a field guide that might get dropped in the surf!  
A fun twist on the traditional field guide, our waterproof and portable
Beachcomber's Companion© features 50 common Atlantic coast marine
invertebrates, is beautifully illustrated (and scientifically accurate),
and is held together with a clip. Packaged in a mesh collecting bag, each
set comes with a special marking pencil for the checklist card, so every
critter you find on each trip to the beach can be recorded--and wiped clean
for next time! Cards provide common and scientific names for each organism,
along with classification information, details on size, shape, and color,
and where to look for it. Fun and strange facts for each organism are also
included. $16.95 per set (contact Sea Grant for quantity discounts). To order,
visit http://www.beachcomberscompanion.net/order.htm

Rip Currents: Break the Grip of the Rip
Brochures are available that describe what a rip current is, how to
identify one, and what to do if you find yourself caught in one. Limited
supply, FREE!

Get a Grip on Ocean Motion
A brochure for the prevention and treating of seasickness. Very limited
supply, FREE!

Shark Sense
This brochure includes images and descriptions of sharks found in the
Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, provides information on shark attacks
(and how to avoid them) and provides sources for additional information.
Limited supply, FREE!

If you're interested in receiving any of these items, please contact:

Sheri DeRosa
Woods Hole Sea Grant
193 Oyster Pond Road, MS #2
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1525
(508) 289-2398
sderosa at whoi.edu <http://mailman.whoi.edu/mailman/listinfo/semco>

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