If students are "chronically absent", let us get positively proactive about changing "chronically absent" to enthusiastically present. We agree that people come in all forms and ideologies. Can we also agree that collectively, we need our oceans, shores, and waterways? How many of our "chronically absent" children are game for hands-on, emotionally-driven projects...mixing with the real world.

This week is an excellent opportunity to change the course for many Alaskans...especially our children. The door is big-n-welcoming and constructed of glass-n-steel. From us, all that is necessary: Walk through the entrance, take a stroll, observe, socialize and learn. It is that easy. The hard part is getting the gumption to do it.

As the ‘blue economy’ gains momentum, Alaska can benefit
https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2017/09/16/as-the-blue-economy-gains-momentum-alaska-can-benefit/

Keep Swimming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBtc254NIMc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmYQwdAiCXk