Monthly Archives: March 2012

Dolphin strandings and rescue caught on viral video

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Diana Rico

First, it was the report of mass strandings and deaths of short-beaked common dolphins on the beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts (HW 2/17/12). Then news came of more than 250 dead bottlenosed dolphins washing up on the sandy shores of … Continue reading →

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Join an international water symposium on U.N. World Water Day, March 22

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Diana Rico

More than 50 scientists, artists and other professionals will be featured in an international symposium titled “Water Issues Relating to Environmental Landscape Sustainability” on March 22, 2012, designated as International Water Day by the United Nations. Presentations will be made … Continue reading →

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Henri Matisse in Tahiti

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Diana Rico

In 1930, at the ripe age of 60 and inspired by his love for the work of his compatriot Paul Gauguin, the French painter Henri Matisse boarded a steamer in San Francisco. He was bound for Tahiti because of the light. … Continue reading →

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