Experience America’s Wetlands from Home

Published by Ocean Conservancy Every time American Wetlands Month rolls around, my head swims with images of mangroves silhouetted against the fading light as Spanish moss swings softly to the warm spring breeze. I’m reminded of Cajun music and crawfish boils—driving out to the seafood market with my dad as he determined which catch would make […]

Siphonophores Could Be the Longest Animals in the World

Published by Ocean Conservancy Last month, researchers discovered a new species that might be the longest animal in the world: a 150-foot siphonophore. If you are thinking, “a what?”, you’re not alone! Siphonophores (si·​pho·​no·​phores) might not be the most popular critters in the sea, but these long invertebrates are incredibly cool. Here at Ocean Conservancy, we […]

Fighting for Healthy Fisheries in a Time of Economic Crisis

Published by Ocean Conservancy Last week, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) intended to promote the competitiveness and growth of the American seafood industry. Unfortunately, this EO falls short of this important goal. Instead, the EO is a distraction from the needs of our nation’s fishermen, who are currently experiencing unprecedented losses of revenue due […]

What is a Wetland?

Published by Ocean Conservancy Whether you live on the coast or in a land-locked state, odds are you’ve heard about wetlands. But how much do you know about wetlands really? In honor of American Wetlands Month, which occurs each May, we’re celebrating these vital ecosystems—starting with a crash course in Wetlands 101! What are wetlands? Fortunately, […]

Unexpected Creatures Thriving in the 49th State

Published by Ocean Conservancy Brown bears. Bald eagles. Sea otters. These iconic Alaskan species that we all know and love deserve admiration, but this blog is not about them. This blog is about four of the lesser-known creatures that reside and thrive in Alaska’s vast lands and seas. Coral reefs © Albert Linder/NOAA Okay, so maybe coral […]

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