At a gjance, the beaches and waters of
 the Gulf of. Mexico provide, an exciting
•playground:for'tourists and residents. The
 •Gulf, also provides a living for shrimpers,
 fishermen, oil and gas workers, coastal
'farmers', and'developers.- The region    ,
'flourishes with activity, productivity, and .'
 pleasure.       ..... .V.'    •'•• .   .  "
   On the surface, the ©ulf
 looks peaceful and serene,
offering gifts from America's
        shining sea. -..._

  Tastes of fresh oysters, stirimp, .and fish .

 ..Sounds of birds calling over vast.    .
  pristine.'beaches . :   •   ;   ',    .   "'

  Smells of lush green Vegetation in. the .
 :sunlight'  ''. ;    , .' •.      "•  .;'   "','•'•:

 .Visions of boats atop, glistening wav.es-

  Feelings of warm-sand and cool waters

 . Thoughts of-beautiful .waters refreshing
  the spirit'  .,-•- .'. '..' '  "._•"    .' :"..••' \-.'.

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                                            HeSp i© Preserve
                                            America's Sea,
                                            the Gulf of Mexico
                                            • : We've taken so1 much from, the .Gujf; don't
                                            you think it's time thqt we gave'somethihg
                                            back? The prjce for enjoying the resources
                                           . of the Gulf js a .commitment to protect;
                                            honor, and' cherish it. We,can bequeath
                                            America's Sea to our young only if we^fully •
                                            embrace this commitment.      -       :.

                                            "  Join' us in preserving  the Gulf of Mexico,
                                            For more information-on-how you can
                                           •become involved, fill out the form below '••'.-.
                                           .and return it.to the following address:"

                                               Gulf of Mexico. Program    "      "   ,.
                                               Bld'g, 110.3, Room 202    :.-   ..;   :
                                               John G. Sten'h is Space Center
                                               Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000
       ... but on closer
   examination, the Gulf
       loses some of its
            sparkle


 Sewage and runoff threaten oyster,
" shrimp, and fish'productivity

 Marine debris litters beaches, killing
 wildlif&ahd posing threats to .humans

 Loss of habitat depletes populations of
; birds, -fish,, and .other animals . •']•

Shoreline  erosion, destroys beaches,   :'
wetlands, and structures at'an
.alarming  rate   .      ,   •   .  •

Concentrations of toxic chemical.s.dnd
pesticides hide amidst beautiful waters  ••
           of Mexico Program

        Partners (n  Action

 ;.  I am interested in. being  a Partner-in •   '
; Action and'would like more information
'about the following Gulf of Mexico Program.
 activities:  "•• .;  .    ' :  •    ' ';   . •
              D', ". •-•  '•   '    ..  .  .....
     Gulf of Mexico ProgrQnvgeneral      ' '
   .  . information
,  I	I. Beach-cieah up ;.
  I	I - Boater's Pledge
  L_i Citizen monitoring'.
.-  LH Public.eduG.atibn ,
  LJ .Submission of environmental articles or
     success stories for Gulf of Mexico Program:
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        Thank you'for your participation  .'•
     in. this .Important environmental effort.
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  Nutrient Enrichment
   .Nutrients from fertilizer, sewage,'.and
 , detergents that/reach Gulf waters .can •
  cause rapid algae growth,, which
  depletes oxygen supplies available to
  fish, sometimes causing fish'kills. We can
  help'to prevent oxygen depletion by the
  proper disposal and reduction of the use
  of fertilizers and detergents,, and by the.
  proper, maintenance of septic systems.

 Toxie
•Pesticides
  Toxic substances frdm sewage, •  .•• .  .  ..
 pesticides, .industrial discharge, and'othef
.wastes' that wash or. flow into the .Gulf are
 ingested by single-ce;il organisms and .
 humans alike. .If all of us properly dispose
 of .toxic substances, we can, prevent tragic
 harrri to America's Sea.    •  •
           Rublie Health

; Sewage,.bacteria, pesticides, arid other
toxic substances in Gulf, waters' may
contaminate seafood and public.
beaches. Proper disposal of toxic
materials and. the  prevention of pollution
will improve the quality of fife through   .
safer.seafood and risWree recreation. We
all can play a..role in pollution
prevention/. .   '••'•'.     ,  . .     • ' .

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