Two New Podcasts and An Octopus

Two new podcasts are now available. Water Podcast Episode 9 features Polly Dawson of Del Sol Photography. Polly’s background includes international fashion design, diving, and underwater photography. Her diving career along the east coast of Africa makes a good story and her underwater photograph of a mermaid wedding proposal makes the podcast a must view! Podcast Episode 10 features Sophie Davis is an accomplished violinist and member of the Halcyon string ensemble. The group combines music and art to cultivate environmental stewardship.

In the artwork section you will find Catch Me Later . The octopus represents a worldwide population that is becoming increasingly at risk due to fishing, both directly as a source of food and as incidental take from fishing efforts for other species. Octopuses also face dangers from noise and plastic pollution and changes in ocean conditions from global warming.

MAINERS this is for YOU: Women Mind the Water announces a discussion group. Join us to explore perspectives on how we engage with the ocean and the natural world. The discussion will use Rachel Carson’s book The Sea Around Us; the documentary White Wash, an exploration of race and surfing; A negro explorer of the North Pole, the little known story of a groundbreaking Black Arctic explorer; and Full Moon Rising, a photographic mediation on centering indigenous voices in conservation work. Presented in partnership with the Maine Humanities Council, the discussion will be held via Zoom from 6-8:30 PM Thursday March 4, March 18 and April 1 and April 15. All materials will be provided free. Registration is limited so register ASAP at womenmindthewater@comcast.net. Please include you name and contact information.