re: #5 prononymous

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I had the great fortune to roam mostly SE Asia for ~10+ years back in the 60s & 70s. Coral reefs were pristine - I spent little time in populated areas - it was also the pre chainsaw era. The contrast of what I directly experienced over that 10 years then, plus what I see and read via the net now was and continues to be frightening. So much so that in ‘79 I had a serious discussion with my wife as to whether it was wise to bring a child into this world with what I saw happening to the planet. (Our daughter will be 31 next month). It was wise, but there are challenges she will have to face, long after I am gone, that I am still preparing her for.

We have hosed the ocean - that was evident when I was in the Navy and we did an Atlantic crossing in ‘62.

I wish you well in your efforts - you have some great toys to play with - but its your mind that does all the heavy lifting.