Published by Ocean Conservancy Today’s guest blog comes from 16-year-old Noah Heskin, a dedicated reef builder. He lives in the city of Bradenton, FL and has been a member of SCUBAnauts International for the past three years. My favorite week of the year is the annual SCUBAnauts International summer trip to the Florida Keys. We dive several […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy There is nothing like a bit of good news to start off the work week. In a heartening display of bipartisan unity, the Senate just passed the Save Our Seas Act, a small but significant piece of legislation. This is an important step forward as America shows leadership in the global fight […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today, we celebrate the extraordinary service of the United States Coast Guard as it marks 227 years of protecting the safety, security and environment of over 100,000 miles of U.S. coastline and waterways. They not only safeguard the largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world, they are also on the frontlines […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The growing threat of trash entering our ocean is a global problem, but this is truly an instance where thinking globally and acting locally applies. Scientists have estimated that about 8 million metric tons of plastic are entering the ocean every year and about 80% of this starts on land (Jenna R. Jambeck […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s summertime! Time to head to the ocean to fish, swim, surf, paddle, explore tide pools, build sand castles, or just stretch out on a beach towel. But, a recent plan by the Trump administration could potentially put your future trips to the coast at risk. Here’s what’s going on: The Trump […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This summer, we asked all of you to submit your best photos to our 2017 Marine Wildlife and Seascape Photo Contest. We had a record breaking number of entries this year, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you to everyone who submitted and voted—you helped make this photo contest […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is known for his speed (hey, you don’t become the most decorated Olympian of all time without a little hustle). But this 28-time Olympic medalist has some serious competition in the animal kingdom—especially in the ocean. In honor of Michael Phelps’ race against a great white shark for […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Shark Week is almost upon us! Once a year, we take time to celebrate these mysterious, charismatic critters that are a critical part of our marine ecosystem. This year, we have everything you need to make this Shark Week the best one yet. Explore the links below, and be sure to check […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy By Rip Cunningham I tend to be a “less is better” kind of guy when it comes to government. The exception is the management of natural resources like America’s sustainable fisheries. Fishing has been my profession and passion for almost all my life. Having been a part of the recreational fishing industry for […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As Chief Scientist at Ocean Conservancy I have a responsibility to share new research results with you even if they are tough to comprehend. A new study published in the journal Science Advances paints a shocking picture of how much plastic humans have produced and thrown away. This paper should encourage all of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We are going to court because there is too much at stake–and not just for red snapper. About a month ago, political appointees in the Department of Commerce, which oversees the National Marine Fisheries Service, sanctioned overfishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico by dramatically extending the federal private recreational season […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Every summer, families from all along the East Coast head to the beach. Quite a number make their way to New Jersey’s stretches of sand and surf. This is where they’ll spend their hard-earned dollars to buoy up coastal economies. This is where they’ll invest in experiences to a last a lifetime. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Here at Ocean Conservancy we are keeping a close eye on the NOAA budget allocations for the next year because we know how important NOAA is to people across the country. And like you, we want to see NOAA fully funded. This week marked another milestone for NOAA’s budget with the House […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Restoring an ecosystem the size of the Gulf of Mexico is not an easy task. Therefore it’s necessary to have a good plan and even multiple plans for how to be successful in this endeavor. The latest addition to these plans is a series of strategic frameworks released last week by the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today, an iceberg the size of Delaware broke away from the Antarctic Peninsula. Let that sink in for a moment. More than a trillion (1,000,000,000,000) metric tons of ice—one of the largest icebergs in history—just broke free from Antarctica. This is one of many signs of how drastically this ecosystem is changing. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As Americans, we all share certain values—clean air, clean water and conserving our precious coastlines and ocean. But, just last week the Trump administration’s Interior Department announced it was forging ahead with a plan that could allow drilling off all of our coasts. This plan goes against what we want for […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Our nation’s first two regional ocean plans are complete and well into implementation, and even more regions are beginning to work on their own planning efforts. The six years that regions have spent working together have shown how planning helps ocean users, states and federal agencies achieve better outcomes, and that collaborative […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today’s guest blog comes from Abby Stone and Becca Riley. Abby Stone is the Stranding Coordinator, and Becca Riley is the Senior Sea Turtle & Aquatics Biologist at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida. The Trump administration’s newly proposed budget would cut nearly $1 billion from NOAA. Follow along with our […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Kristin Hettermann, a writer and photographer, is recognized for her underwater and adventure travel photography and awareness efforts surrounding important environmental and social causes. Based between Maui and Manhattan, her work and travels have taken her on adventures around the world with a keen eye toward ocean conservation and undeveloped cultures. A […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Everywhere we turned this month, we saw action on ocean acidification! The issue got lots of attention internationally at the United Nations and as part of World Oceans Day, nationally in the halls of Congress and across the nation by U.S. city mayors. Here’s a roundup. The United Nations Oceans Conference hosted […]