Meet the Smartest Ocean Animals 

Published by Ocean Conservancy While land-dwelling animals like chimpanzees and elephants typically get all the recognition for animal intelligence, the ocean harbors some Einsteins of its own. From the spineless octopus to the formidable great white shark, creatures from every corner of the ocean have shown incredible abilities to problem-solve, use tools and trick their predators […]

An Ode to the Flamboyant Cuttlefish

Published by Ocean Conservancy Cephalopods are some of the most impressive invertebrates in the sea. Members of class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopuses and nautiluses, have captivated humans for centuries—and for good reason! The group includes the massive colossal squid, the inventive mimic octopus, the historic nautilus, the venomous blue ringed octopus and more. But […]

10 Ocean Animals You Might Not Know Live in the Gulf of Mexico

Published by Ocean Conservancy The Gulf of Mexico is known for its productive fisheries, oil and gas economy and resilient communities. It is also a biologically rich marine ecosystem teeming with life that captures your heart and imagination. Whale sharks meander through its waters, bottlenose dolphins jump through its currents and sea turtles nest on its […]

Finding Innovative Solutions to Marine Debris on St. Paul Island

Published by Ocean Conservancy Today’s guest blog comes from Lauren Divine, Director of the Ecosystem Conservation Office at the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island. She also represents the Tribal Government of St. Paul Island through the Aleut International Association on the Arctic Council Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) Marine Litter Expert Group. Historically, […]

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Shipping

Published by Ocean Conservancy Taking my morning walk across the Thames River in London to an International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting, I notice something different than most days. As I get closer I realize that there is a protest taking place outside the normally quiet IMO building. It’s Extinction Rebellion, a U.K. activist group demanding immediate […]

The Decade of Plastic Pollution – Acknowledging Canada’s Leadership

Published by Ocean Conservancy Today’s guest blog comes from Dr. Chelsea Rochman, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto and Scientific Advisor to Ocean Conservancy. One decade ago, I hopped aboard a research vessel with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and took my first trip to the North Pacific Garbage Patch. At this time, we had heard […]

This is the Sea Turtle Pledge You Don’t Want to Miss Out on in 2019

Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s beyond a shadow of a doubt that our ocean’s sea turtles are facing more threats in today’s world than ever before. From plastics in the ocean to ghost fishing gear to light pollution, countless threats are ultimately facing these animals on a daily basis. The most alarming part? The cause behind […]

The Seahorse is Ocean Father of the Year

Published by Ocean Conservancy This time of year, we celebrate all of the dads out there—ocean fathers included! And while there are some similarities in parental responsibilities under the sea, there are some noticeable differences (for example, ocean dads need to protect their offspring from being eaten, but don’t need to worry about making sure homework […]

Q&A with Ocean Farmer and Author Bren Smith

Published by Ocean Conservancy Bren Smith is an ocean farmer and founder of GreenWave, an organization that supports the development of sustainable ocean farming. His upcoming book, Eat Like a Fish, dives into the world of restorative ocean farming. Ocean Conservancy’s Ryan Ono, manager of our Ocean Acidification Program, sat down with Bren to learn more […]

With New Investment Guarantee, USAID Becomes Latest Ally in Ocean Conservancy’s Fight for Trash Free Seas

Published by Ocean Conservancy When it comes to the ocean plastic crisis, the appeal of public-private partnerships is obvious: it’s easier to solve complex problems—like that of plastic pollution—if you can get the right people around the table. Of course, this is easier said than done. As a former U.S. State Department diplomat, I can attest […]

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