Published by Ocean Conservancy The North Atlantic Hurricane Season officially started on June 1, and like many coastal communities, Floridians know the drill. Stock up on water, canned food and batteries. Make sure your generators and chainsaws are in good working order. Figure out in advance which of your friends has the best house for a […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Levi Draheim, 11, of Florida, says he “basically grew up on the beach,” and that he is worried about the impact of climate change on his home, which is projected to be underwater by the end of the century should sea levels continue to rise at their current projected pace. Levi is […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The week leading up to World Oceans Day (June 8th) is always a busy time for us at Ocean Conservancy, and this year was no exception. Everywhere we turned, one of our issues or spokespeople were being highlighted. We also celebrated big wins for ocean acidification and plastic waste reduction! I had […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Our Ocean Conservancy team—Andrew Hartsig, Patty Chambers and me—recently returned from a week-long trip to St. Paul Island to help with a marine debris cleanup that removed almost 20,000 pounds of trash. This cleanup was the second in which Patty and I have participated on St. Paul and my third time to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy’s annual Photo Contest is underway, and we can’t believe how many incredible submissions we’ve received! From sky-high ocean aerials to close-up critter pics, this year’s photos are some of the best we’ve ever seen. The contest runs until June 24, so submit your best shot today. You’ll have the chance […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy On World Oceans Day 2019, we celebrate all that is wonderful about the ocean while not losing our focus on the challenges facing the ocean—especially ocean plastic pollution. Ocean Conservancy has witnessed impacts from ocean plastic firsthand over our 45-year history. We have a bold goal to stop the flow of plastic […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The Arctic spans roughly 5.5 million square miles at the top of the globe. Its icy waters are home to supremely adapted wildlife including bowhead whales, narwhals, walruses and ice-dependent seals. The region also provides vital summer habitat for migratory species such as gray whales and millions of birds. After working on […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Standing on the shore, looking out into the ocean—it seems vast and never ending! It should come as no surprise that some of the largest animals on Earth live in the ocean. Join us as we explore the big, bigger and biggest creatures that call the ocean their home. #5—Giant Manta Ray […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy By now, I’m sure everyone is familiar with one of the greatest threats to our ocean—plastic pollution. The stuff is literally everywhere, from the deepest parts of the ocean to remote regions of the Arctic. We can’t avoid the steady stream of news stories, reports and studies that all reinforce that we […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Calling all shutterbugs! Ocean Conservancy’s annual Photo Contest is here. Do you possess a hidden talent for photography? We want to sea your ocean photos. Get your photos ready, because the contest begins today—swimming through June 24th. This year we have five fabulous categories you can enter: Coastlines & Seascapes: The ocean […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Imagine being in a space where your presence in the space is not questioned, where your ideas, creativity and identities you hold are valued, where caring for the planet and the communities that depend on it is the common ground you share with others in the space—that is what we experienced at […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Bristol Bay. At this time of year, conversation among my commercial fishing friends here in Bellingham and other places, turns from ski conditions to fish prices, from bikes to boats as they prepare for another season in Bristol Bay. While I’ve not yet been to Bristol Bay, it’s a place of mythical […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy China will soon launch its second icebreaking research vessel, the Xue Long 2. Chinese companies are heavily invested in the Yamal Liquid Natural Gas project in the Russian Arctic, and is expecting some 3 million tons of natural gas to be delivered to China annually with the prospect of additional projects to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Early last year, I wrote about the initial meeting of a new group called the Aleutian Islands Waterways Safety Committee. The committee provides a forum for mariners and other stakeholders to exchange information and establish best practices that promote safety in the waters surrounding the Aleutian and Pribilof islands. I’m pleased to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ships generate waste like sewage and graywater as a normal part of operations. We all know what sewage is, but what about graywater? The International Maritime Organization defines it as “the drainage from dishwater, shower, laundry, bath and washbasin drains.” At first glance, this may not seem as bad as drainage from […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Summer has finally arrived, and millions across the country are starting to hit the beaches. It’s no secret that if you’re excited about visiting the beach, you probably love the ocean…but do you know the best methods for keeping the ocean safe while you’re enjoying it? Check out these four top tips […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy When you think of the West Coast you probably think of sunny beaches and easy living. But that image masks the changes occurring just offshore and under the ocean’s surface. Climate change and marine heatwaves are dramatically impacting marine life. The West Coast experienced a remarkably long marine heatwave in 2014-2016. You […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean fans tend to recognize the amazing value of kelp forests to our marine ecosystems. Whether appreciated while diving or snorkeling, or at an aquarium, the swaying amber fronds of a healthy kelp forest are a sure sign of abundant sea creatures. Kelp forests are the anchor of nearshore ocean wildlife communities across […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy engages with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and from all around the country to protect our ocean and the communities and wildlife that depend on it. Recently, Ocean Conservancy had the opportunity to host two “Ocean Conversations” with Congressman Rooney (R-FL-19) and Congressman Cunningham (D-SC-01). Both […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy If you stop and think about it—as we often do here at Ocean Conservancy—you will realize that there is astounding beauty and magic in the ocean. And, as a team of Harry Potter fans, we tend to see parallels between the fictional world of wizards and the real world of our ocean. […]