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Pacific Islands are being lost as Sea-Levels Rise
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Our Mission
Many South Pacific Islands are in imminent danger of being submerged by the rising sea level as a result of global warming conditions. Uninhabited barren islands? No. Home to some of the most peaceful native Pacific Island people? Yes. Some Pacific Islanders have already been forced to evacuate to higher grounds, or are immigrating to the larger continents of Australia and New Zealand. You can help benefit scientific research, the people of the Pacific Islands, and humanity in generally by supporting RisingTides.
RisingTides is a recognized non-profit organization comprised of environmentalists dedicated to capturing a "snapshot in time" of selected islands in the Pacific Ocean. Our primary goals are to document current physical and environmental resources for future studies and comparison and, to spark scientific interest in children by providing a connection between classroom studies and real world experiences.
Utilizing non-intrusive and environmentally friendly research methods, RisingTides will collect and share baseline data pertaining to reef ecosystems, water chemistry, and selected cultural resources. This data will be shared with universities, private organizations, governments, and those of like mind who need a baseline for various studies including the effects of rising sea l evels on these islands and on our planet.
Partnering with dedicated educators, and utilizing our communications equipment, we will exchange information with students on subjects such as current weather, scientific expedition information, geographic location, and cultural questions and information. The goal is to excite students and enhance the classroom environment by bringing the South Pacific and a scientific expedition into the classroom. Our Educational outreach program "Where in the world is Skylight" can be custom tailored to meet the needs of a specific educator, classroom study, or student project.
Field trials are underway and Expedition 2010 is fast approaching. Get on board and be part of the exciting research and Educational Outreach program.
Your tax-deductible contribution is needed now. 100% of your support will be used towards this valuable research. Your donation will provide a basis for promoting children's educational development, and providing information beneficial to the scientific community and the people of the islands.
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Established 2005
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