SOS - save our seas :(

(image via sustainabilityninja.com)

i'm sure that we are all aware of the situation in the gulf by now. the endless number of gallons that have been (and continue to be) spilled into the gulf waters have caused the death of many of the areas animals, and has taken many honest workers' jobs away. the potential for destruction (whether it be permanent or temporary) is a thought that i cannot fathom, and it breaks my heart to see the suffering that this oil leak has caused to these people and to these animals.

but before i moved here to tampa, the oil spill was something that was happening far away; somthing that would not affect me in maryland. what i failed to think about was that this disaster is going to affect everyone - eventually. news coverage on the spill here in the bay area is a lot more in depth and complete, and it continues to show how the oil is creeping towards the gulf beaches in florida, and how this is affecting the local fisherman and seafood restaurants in the area. the news channel WTSP 10's website, http://www.10connects.com/, estimates that over 39 million gallons of oil have been spilled at a rate of about 840, 000 gallons a day.

i find myself trying to figure out what i can do to help, and honestly, it seems as though there really isnt much that can be done by a regular person. of course some are saying to 'boycott BP' and make sure to use gasoline from other companies. now as much as i believe that that would make a statement to BP, i also believe that they have more important things to worry about, and while we might be taking away from their business, we're not doing much to help the situation at hand.

one company has decided to poke fun at the situation, while making a statement and doing their part to help. you may know them for their witty (and sometimes inappropriate) t-shirts, that feature sayings and graphics that poke fun at everything from boys (and their stupidness) to foods. two of their newest shirts poke fun at BP with one saying 'i heart BP' with an oil-covered sad heart, and the other says 'thank you bp! for killing us', with pictures of oil-covered birds and sea life.

although at first glance they seem a little too cynical, it shows that the statement needs to be made. the best part though, is that 100% of purchases goes to the national wildlife federation!!

if you feel like you want to make a statement and help out, purchase these over at http://www.davidandgoliathtees.com/. make a difference in a positive way :)