OMG presents TED to Wesley International Academy

OMG presents TED to Wesley International Academy

You see, here’s the Problem; The U.S. government in 20?? Estimated that over 50,000 endangered and threatened sea turtles are needlessly being killed every year by certain shrimp trawl fishing boats in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

Saving Sea Turtles with the help of ‘TED’ and President Obama

Saving Sea Turtles with the help of ‘TED’ and President Obama

Who is TED you say? Well TED is not a person but a nifty device invented to help save sea turtles from getting caught in shrimping nets and drowning.  TED stands for Turtle Excluder Device and it is probably one of the sea turtles best friends in the world. What’s a Turtle Excluder Device (TED)? […]

SODA-POP Public Awareness Rally

SODA-POP Public Awareness Rally

Did you know that BOEM’s (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) draft 5-year program estimates that only 550 million barrels of oil are available off the South Atlantic Coast? Why should we be drilling for oil when we know how limited the supply is off our waters. Haven’t we had enough of the oil industries “Drill, Spill and Repeat” practices?

OMG Honored with Prestigious Partner of the Year Award from Fulton County School System

OMG Honored with Prestigious Partner of the Year Award from Fulton County School System

The Fulton Education Foundation recently announced that One More Generation was chosen as the 2013 Prestigious Partner of the Year Award.

SPEAK UP FOR OUR OCEANS

SPEAK UP FOR OUR OCEANS

The impacts of ocean acidification are already impairing waters off the West Coast of the United States; scientists have found corrosive waters all along the coast, from Canada to Mexico. Wild oysters in Washington have failed to reproduce for the past six years, due in large part to acidification. A survey found Puget Sound’s waters are in particular trouble.

“Bag-It” Movie Premiere at GA Tech Institute

“Bag-It” Movie Premiere at GA Tech Institute

In an effort to raise awareness about the serious issue of Plastic Pollution (and in particular Single-Use Plastic Bags), we have partnered with GA Tech’s Think Green Team and the folks from the GA Tech Surf Club to bring you this award winning documentary which explores how much each of us currently depend on plastic.

Killer Plastic Bags Choke Rare Leatherback Sea Turtle

Killer Plastic Bags Choke Rare Leatherback Sea Turtle

THE NIGHTMARE of human pollution was exposed for all to see today when Phuket veterinarians cut open a giant leatherback turtle in a post mortem.

Inside the stomach, the cause of the wonderful creature’s death became apparent. Six plastic bags obstructed the 15-year-old turtle’s digestive system, preventing food from being absorbed.

Tell Congress to protect Sea Turtles

Tell Congress to protect Sea Turtles

Every year, sea turtles travel thousands of miles to return to the beaches where they were born, to lay eggs and start a new generation. Along the way, they face habitat destruction, plastic pollution, and deadly fishing gear.

OMG Kids Featured on German TV

During our recent trip to the Gulf where we delivered the Animal Rescue Supplies, we were accompanied by the folks from the German Public Broadcast Station ZDF who does programiong for their kids station “Logo” which is equivalent to our Nickelodeon channel.

Animal Rescue Supplies Delivered

The center has mainly Kemps Ridley Sea Turtles which are classified as Critically Endangered with an estimated 3,000 left in the wild. Unfortunately, the Gulf is their primary home and breeding area. They also had a few Green Sea Turtles, some Hawksbills Sea Turtles, and a few Loggerhead Sea Turtles.

Video of the Delivery of the Gulf Coast Animal Rescue Supplies

Posted on Sep 7, 2010 in Sea Turtles, Video

Here are some of the highlights from our amazing trip to the Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Rescue Center in New Orleans which is run by the Audubon Nature Institute. OMG Animal Rescue Supply Delivery from 1moregeneration on Vimeo.

Gulf Coast Supply Collection Program

Posted on Aug 27, 2010 in OMG News, Sea Turtles

Well, it’s finally here.  After months of planning and coordinating, we are finally ready to head down to Louisiana to deliver the badly needed supplies to support the courageous efforts of the men and women who are working so hard to help save the oiled seabirds, turtles, and other animals who have been caught up in the tragic oil spill.

E-Species Fact Sheet

Posted on Aug 27, 2010 in Sea Turtles

For a comprehensive look at what is endangered and where in the world they are located, visit the following link for all the information;

Gulf Coast Seabird Rescue – Supply Request

Posted on Jun 22, 2010 in Environmental Conservation, OMG News, Sea Turtles

Dear Loyal Supporters, We are in need of some assistance.  We are attempting to collect crucial supplies to help with the Seabird/Animal rescue in the gulf. 

OMG in the News – Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup

Posted on Jun 21, 2010 in OMG News, Sea Turtles

Check out the latest initiative with which One More Generation is involved as reported by 11 Alive news in Atlanta: