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Treasure Coast Outdoors

Is It Time To Clean Up Our if they are not going to
take care of them.”
Act? Editor’s note: Jim
Weix is an avid hunter,
By Jim Weix angler, conservationist,
We are all aware of as well as an outdoor
the issue with plastics in writer. Jim is included
the ocean. Many reports in the Wisconsin
indicate that most sea life Waterfowl Association’s
has plastic in their systems Hall of Fame, for his
in the form of microscopic work in helping restore
particles. The Loggerhead thousands of acres
Marine Life Center, in Juno of wetlands. Jim is a
Beach, treats hundreds of broker associate with
sea turtles each year. They The Keyes Company. He
find that basically every sea can be reached at (772)
turtle, even young hatchlings, has plastics in their stomachs. 341-2941 or by email:
Years ago I dove the Loran Tower Reef. There was a jimweix@jimweix.com. Hundreds of marine species are negatively impacted by plastic.
strong current, so I latched onto a rock and just sat for a
while so I could simply observe. What amazed me the most
was the garbage that went flying by in the current. Choosing The Right
I often do a beach walk and take a garbage bag to pick
up trash. A common trash item found is plastic water
bottles. As I put the plastic bottles into my trash bag, I Wine For Your Perfect
often wonder why we need to buy water for $39 dollars a
gallon in single-use plastic bottles. Then there is the irony
of me using a plastic trash bag. Or Imperfect Valentine!
At least eight million tons of plastic end up in our
oceans every year. Floating plastic debris is currently the
most abundant item of marine litter. Waste plastic makes By Laura Berrio, If all of this seems overwhelming, try starting simple. Plan
up 80 percent of all marine debris from surface waters to Freelance Writer/Blogger a dessert date! A beautiful bottle of rosé (hot category in wine
deep-sea sediments. There is so much currently) or champagne pair nicely with chocolates. The
In a perfect world, I suppose the solution would be to pressure on couples to lighter the chocolate, the lighter the wine and the darker the
simply ban the use of many products made of plastic that pick the perfect gift for chocolate, the darker, more full bodied the wine. If your love’s
are commonly found in our oceans and on our beaches. that special someone on favorite is in the middle with buttery, Belgian milk chocolates
However, I don’t see that happening. Valentine’s Day. Planning or white chocolate, a sweet wine such as a muscat pairs nicely.
I am reminded of another issue often while I troll in a special evening and If you decide to forego the wine and have champagne, select a
the ocean. What is with all the helium filled Mylar and picking that perfect bottle sec or demi-sec so the sweetness complements the chocolate.
latex balloons? Some local governments are banning their of wine can seem daunting If this is not your first Valentine’s Day and you need to
releases from beachfront parks, but it will take more than on this holiday of “love.” step it up a notch … pick a vintage from a special year (first
this patchwork effort to solve that problem. Let’s make picking date, wedding anniversary, birthday, etc.).
Then we have the closure of the Jensen Beach Causeway a perfect wine an easy part of the planning. Once you A couple of mid-priced favorites of mine would be a
to fishing by the Florida Department of Transportation decide on what you are going to do and where you are 2016 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon or a Taittinger
due to the trash left by anglers. According to one county going to do it, the wine choice is narrowed down. A picnic Champagne. Although a little pricey, if you want that very
commissioner and local residents, this has been a problem outside vs. a formal dinner call for a very different wine. special bottle, 2007 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne and
for years. FDOT has tried for years to solve the problem If you want to plan a sunset picnic on the beach, the 2002 Michael Magnien will not disappoint!
with signs and representatives talking to anglers. you need a wine that travels well or opt for a bottle of Just remember to stay true to your tastes and stick with
However anglers just kept on leaving dead bait, beer champagne! If you are planning on cooking, then the wine what you know. Follow your heart and sip
cans, and dead fish. FDOT decided the solution was to choice needs to pair with the featured entrée. If you are with the one you love!
eliminate the problem: anglers. channeling your inner Julia Childs and preparing Beef ~ Cheers
A number of groups and individuals have volunteered to Bourguignon, a full bodied, deep red wine would be my ~ Keep the conversation going and
patrol the causeway and pick up trash. In the past this has first choice. Valentines come in many shades of crimson the wine flowing!
been tried with limited success. So, what is the solution? … uncork the perfect red to complement your special Follow the Vine at: www.
Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi said it best: “We cupid celebration. VineVibeUncorked.com.
don’t owe them (anglers) an opportunity to fish these places

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