Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog post was written by Sam Athey, Bonnie Hamilton and Chelsea Rochman, from the University of Toronto’s Trash Team. On May 5th, 2019, more than 100 dedicated volunteers grabbed bags to participate in the University of Toronto’s Trash Team’s 2nd Annual Cleanup the Don, a collaboration with the Toronto Region Conservation […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This week the U.S. House of Representatives will mark up one of the most important pieces of legislation for the ocean: the appropriations bill that funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Budgets aren’t just numbers and spreadsheets; they set priorities. And investing in ocean science and management at NOAA is […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today marks a new chapter in the future of the Gulf of Mexico. That’s because the Deepwater Horizon Trustees, who are charged with restoring the Gulf after the BP oil disaster, proposed more than $225 million in new projects to restore the Gulf’s open ocean and deep-sea environments. This plan is part […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We all love the ocean and the incredibly diverse array of wildlife that grace its waters, but not many people may realize just how threatened many of our ocean’s animals truly are. From whales and sea turtles to sharks and seals, there’s an ocean of risk out there when it comes to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy You may have heard warnings to stay away from venomous or poisonous critters—but do you know what those terms actually mean? “Venom” and “poison” are often used interchangeably because both are toxic substances that can cause severe harm (and even death!), but the words “venomous” and “poisonous” imply completely different things. Understanding […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The Trump administration recently finalized changes that will weaken key provisions of an offshore drilling safety rule commonly known as the “Well Control Rule.” The rollback is a big step in the wrong direction. The Well Control Rule was completed in 2016, after six years of work that included significant industry and […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The ocean is a wild, wonderful and mysterious place, and 80% of our ocean remains unmapped, unobserved and unexplored. Unfortunately, just because an area is unexplored does not mean humans haven’t had an impact. A new report from expert scientists about the diversity of life on our planet found that only 3% […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Rich Lincoln is serving his third term as a sitting member of the Pacific Fishery Management Council, which is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. He is Founder and Senior Advisor of Ocean Outcomes, an international non-profit that specializes in working with communities and industry to improve the sustainability of globally significant fisheries. The […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate all of the wonderful mothers out there—including those in the ocean! While all mothers deserve recognition, there are some who stand out among the rest. Let’s take a look at some of the hardest working moms in the sea. Longest Brooding Period Waiting nine months […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As much as I was excited to be in Rovaniemi, Finland with the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and his counterparts from the Arctic nations to participate in the 11th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting, let’s be honest, the most famous person in town at the moment is—and will likely always […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Last year, the Trump administration proposed a new five-year offshore oil and gas plan that aimed to open up almost all of America’s coastline to risky offshore drilling. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt recently announced this ill-conceived plan would be delayed indefinitely. That’s good news! But this is no time to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Elizabeth Rush is a journalist and author who was named a Pulitzer Finalist for her book, Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore. Rising documents the people, communities and ecosystems impacted by sea level rise. Sea levels are rising at an increasing rate due to climate change warming our planet and melting […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I was recently on a flight from Portland, Oregon headed east to Washington, D.C. for work. A fellow passenger and I struck up a conversation and naturally I was asked how I got into ocean conservation work. The simple answer is: my Mom. My mom, Judy Parsons, is a retired high school […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The islands of Myanmar are home to lush mangroves, colorful coral reefs and a number of threatened species including manta rays, dugongs and sea turtles. Some of the more remote islands, including those in the Myeik Archipelago, are largely untouched by humans—or, so it seems. Beneath the surface lurks a massive threat […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy You may have seen them in the news before. Whether happened upon by scuba divers or spotted by fishermen, one big question always pops up about this fish: what is it? One of the most strikingly unique looking fish in the ocean, Mola mola (or sunfish) seem to spark an incomparable curiosity […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Most of us know at least two things about icebergs: First, 90% of an iceberg is underwater. Second, an iceberg sank the Titanic. Yet neither of these facts prepare you for the stunning variety and beauty of icebergs in the wild. In the northern hemisphere, most icebergs come from Greenland—specifically from the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Dancing can be a form of expressing many different things. All around the world, the use of dance can be found throughout every culture—from the Samba of Brazil, the Dragon Dance of China, the Viennese Waltz of Austria to Russian Ballet, New Zealand’s Haka, Middle Eastern Belly Dancing and Cambodian Folk Dance […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As folks around the nation embrace nature by celebrating Arbor Day with the planting of trees, I couldn’t help but be reminded of kelp forests. Now technically kelp forests are treeless, yet they are equally as awe-inspiring and just as critical to sustaining life under the sea. Here are some fun kelp […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy From their charmingly awkward waddles to their heartwarming displays of affection in parenting, there are countless things to love about our ocean’s precious penguins. However, there are more species of penguins that grace our blue planet than you may realize! I’ve gathered photos of these species to bring a bit of penguin […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In February, Ocean Conservancy was thrilled to announce that we are the Ocean Partner for the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. This Earth Day in Miami, the Host Committee, Everglades Foundation and Ocean Conservancy launched the Ocean to Everglades (O2E) initiative. Every Super Bowl has a philanthropic focus and for the first […]