Stop What You’re Doing: These Animal Hearts Are Honestly Unbelievable

Published by Ocean Conservancy Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Ocean Conservancy! With it being the month of February, you’ve probably seen close to a million heart-shaped objects as we’ve drawn closer and closer to this date. Boxes of little heart-shaped candies, giant stuffed bears with hearts sewn on their ears and other adorably […]

Partnership Aims for Comprehensive Restoration of Yelloweye Rockfish

Published by Ocean Conservancy Did you know that the average human will be outlived by the yelloweye rockfish? Native to the Pacific Northwest Coast, the large yelloweye rockfish can live to be up to 118 years old! However, since it doesn’t reach reproductive age until around 20 years, the species is especially vulnerable to overfishing. With catch […]

President Trump Proposes Shocking Cuts to NOAA Budget

Published by Ocean Conservancy Four reasons why this billion dollar cut matters, and what you can do about it This February, President Trump demonstrates once again that his administration does not have much love (care or concern) for our ocean and the many coastal communities and economies that depend on what is one of our nation’s […]

Congress Aids Coastal Communities With NOAA Funds—Will President Trump Follow Suit?

Published by Ocean Conservancy Coastal communities that were hit hard by last year’s dreadful hurricane season are getting some much-needed help this week. Congress has passed a budget deal that includes $400 million in supplemental disaster funds for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Our nation’s premier ocean agency has played a critical role in […]

Show Your Love for the Ocean this Valentine’s Day

Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s that time of year again…rosy-colored floral arrangements line grocery store aisles, and advertisements for personalized teddy bears holding custom chocolate arrangements are starting to really make their way up your Facebook timeline. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether your affection focuses on a significant other, family or friends […]

Our Ocean Under Trump

Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy began 2017 in uncharted waters with the new Trump administration. Since then, we’ve learned that very little from previous administrations applies to how this one approaches the issues we care about—our ocean health, coastal communities and a thriving blue economy. We knew we would be on the defense. We knew […]

Super Bowl LII is Creating a Different Kind of Playbook

Published by Ocean Conservancy This weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will battle on one of sports’ greatest stages at Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. Roughly 70,000 fans are expected to pour into U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday night, and event organizers estimate that one million people will flock to the Twin Cities in the […]

A Few Things About Wetlands that Might Surprise You

Published by Ocean Conservancy Just in time for World Wetlands Day 2018, we’ve got some of the coolest, wildest facts about these incredibly fertile and diversity-rich ecosystems. From the marshes of the Gulf to the Great Dismal Swamp, some of our most fascinating natural wonders may lie in some of the most unexpected places. While celebrating […]

Six Cool Alaska Science Stories

Published by Ocean Conservancy Every January, hundreds of scientists gather for the Alaska Marine Science Symposium in Anchorage. For three days, I had the pleasure of diving into the latest marine science from some of the best minds working in the region. Each day brought new and exciting insights from three key marine areas: the Gulf […]

Gulf Restoration: Moving Planning Across State Lines

Published by Ocean Conservancy Restoring the Gulf of Mexico after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster will take a lot of time and money, and there are several different decision-makers involved. One of those decision-making bodies is the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, a group of state and federal agency leaders who oversee $3.2 billion in […]

Confronting Plastic in the Ocean: California’s Stalled Push to ‘Keep the Cap On’

Published by Ocean Conservancy By now you might have heard about a California bill that would push restaurants to offer plastic straws to diners only upon request. While the anti-straw movement has gained considerable momentum in the past few years, these ubiquitous utensils haven’t been the only item under legislative consideration on the West coast. Last […]

To Save Corals, We Must First Solve Global Waste

Published by Ocean Conservancy For seven years, I’ve worked to understand the problem of plastics in the world’s ocean and endeavored to advance strategies to address it. But last week’s new study in the journal Science hit me like a ton of bricks. It’s now clear that to save the world’s coral reefs we first need […]

Blue Planet II US Premiere Highlights Ocean Wonders and Threats

Published by Ocean Conservancy “One Ocean” showcases the promises of the series. When Blue Planet first premiered in 2001, it captivated the world. The BBC nature documentary series introduced viewers to seemingly alien terrains and creatures. From the bioluminescence of the deep ocean to pods of blue whales, the world got to see the ocean like […]

Not Cool: Climate Change Turning 99% of These Sea Turtles Female

Published by Ocean Conservancy Usually, we love when sea turtles are in the news. But one particular headline that’s been grabbing the attention of millions this month has captivated us as well. On January 8th, news of a study-gone-viral started to turn heads. The title of this study, published in Volume 28 of Current Biology: Environmental […]

What Makes an Ocean Champion

Published by Ocean Conservancy I believe that your story is worth sharing. Perhaps even more importantly, I believe that your story needs to be told by you. This, essentially, is the last six months of my fellowship distilled into one sentiment. As a Roger Arliner Young Marine Conservation Diversity Fellow, I am thankful to be afforded […]

St. Helena 2018: Ocean Conservancy’s Upcoming Plastic Expedition to One of the World’s Most Remote Islands

Published by Ocean Conservancy In a mere two weeks, Nick Mallos and I will board a plane in Atlanta for a 16-hour flight to Johannesburg South Africa, followed by another 6-hour flight across the South Atlantic to St. Helena, one of the world’s most remote islands. We will be joining Dr. Al Dove, Vice President of […]

Protecting Nature in Our Backyard

Published by Ocean Conservancy Last Friday morning, my colleague Sarah Kollar and I put on our rain jackets and made our way to Northeast DC for an exciting announcement. We hopped over puddles on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail—a path we know well—and made our way through Heritage Island towards Kingman where we joined the crowd gathered […]

A New Discovery in Alaska: The Frilled Giant Pacific Octopus

Published by Ocean Conservancy Greetings from chilly Anchorage! Towards the end of December, scientists discovered a new species of Pacific octopus in the waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska. I am a BIG fan of Pacific octopus, so you can imagine my excitement when I learned that a pair of marine biologists from Alaska Pacific University […]

Collaboration on Microfiber Pollution

Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog first appeared in 3BL Media You’ve invested in a steel water bottle, pack your lunch in glass Tupperware, and recycle any plastic you get your hands on. But your plastic footprint might be bigger than you think thanks to the ubiquity of plastic-based fabrics—from that polyester onesie you wore on Halloween […]

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