Published by Ocean Conservancy There is a lot going on. And while there is much uncertainty as to when we will find “normalcy” again, we hope, in the meantime, to help bring a splash of ocean joy to your lives this summer. Today, we are excited to continue the National Ocean Month celebration with our 2020 […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Miami, Florida is the result of more than 400 years of pressure due to human impact. Today, few places remain to catch a glimpse of the city’s past; however, a hidden and unexpected time capsule at the very northern edge of Miami city limits offers a composite of the now and then—a […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Parasites get a bad rap. Yes, the definition of a parasite is something that takes resources from another organism, while hurting the host in the process. And anyone who has personal experience with parasites (myself included) probably doesn’t have great things to say about the ordeal. However, it’s high time parasites get […]
Did you know that polyurethane products and technologies play an important role in promoting sustainability and reducing waste? The polyurethane industry is putting the power of polyurethanes to work by unlocking solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges. The versatility and durability of polyurethanes makes this material a vital contributor to helping achieve key United […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy By all accounts, recreational fishing by private anglers is booming around the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, as fishermen head out on their boats to see if they can fill their coolers with some prized red snapper. With so many activities prohibited or unsafe because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Gulf […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Hannah De Frond is a researcher in the Rochman lab at the University of Toronto, studying plastic pollution. Originally from the UK, Hannah graduated from the University of Leeds with a B.S. degree in Environmental Science and from the University of York with an M.S. in Marine Environmental Management. Her research currently […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy With several crises confronting the nation at this time—from a global health pandemic to widespread protests against anti-Black racism—it is unfathomable that the Trump administration has set its sights on weakening safety and environmental protections in the Arctic Ocean. But somehow, it has. In 2016, the Department of the Interior issued “Oil […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In the aftermath of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others, many of us are taking time to re-evaluate our biases, our contributions to systemic racism and the ways in which we can take meaningful action in our everyday lives. We are trying to find ways to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Art can serve as a method of healing, especially now. Art also serves as an expression of challenges faced by a community or a representation of their vibrant and traditional lifestyles. For the Erub community, art is both a cultural celebration and symbol of community resilience. Darnley Island (or its traditional name: […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society As we at Sea Shepherd work to soon resume anti-poaching campaigns—especially joint at sea patrols led by West African governments and law enforcement—Sea Shepherd recognizes that illegal fishing disproportionately affects communities of color, throughout the world especially in the Global South. Their voices are actively excluded from the global fisheries […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy received some big news last month: Our three-part documentary series, Ocean to the Everglades, was named a Gold Winner in the Online Documentary Series category for the 41st annual Telly Awards. The series depicts the connection between South Florida’s ocean and Everglades environments. Producing a series like this was a very new endeavor for […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (June 9, 2020) — As the nation continues to respond to and recover from coronavirus (COVID-19), Americans should also prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which is forecasted to be especially active this year. With hurricane season beginning on June 1, the U.S. Read the full […]
Published by the Environmental News Service NEW YORK, New York, June 8, 2020 (ENS) – The World Oceans Day Theme for 2020 is “Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean,” but the coronavirus pandemic is top-of-mind today as the world focuses on the health of the oceans. “Oceans and fishing have been dramatically impacted by the coronavirus […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy World Ocean Day for us at Ocean Conservancy is always a cause for celebration. We enjoy any opportunity to appreciate the power and beauty of the ocean—and to unite around action to protect it. The ocean belongs to all of us. And for almost 50 years, you’ve been part of our mission […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The third named storm of what is predicted to be an intense hurricane season is expected to make landfall on Sunday. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/us/tropical-storm-cristobal-louisiana.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment With a new laser-scanning tool, marine biologists are getting a fine-comb look at some of the gloopiest and most mysterious organisms in the ocean. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/science/ocean-biology-larvaceans-lasers.html
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Jenna Scwerzmann. Originally from upstate New York, Jenna began her marine conservation career on Long Island after graduating from Stony Brook University with a B.S. in Marine Vertebrate Biology and M.A. in Marine Conservation and Policy. She has experience with both research and outreach for local estuarine conservation […]
Each hurricane season comes with unique challenges and this year is certainly no different. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast has called for a very active season that could involve almost twenty name storms in the Atlantic. We have already seen a tropical storm impact the U.S. coast before this season officially began and […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The low-oxygen zone can cause harm not just to marine life, but also to those who catch shrimp and fish for their livelihood. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/climate/gulf-of-mexico-dead-zone.html
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy, The Circulate Initiative and Global Resilient Cities Network with the support of NOAA’s Marine Debris Program, will work with five cities in Asia and Latin America to strengthen waste management, build circular economies, and support inclusive, equitable economic development. With nearly 70% of the world’s population projected to live in urban […]