Published by Ocean Conservancy Despite their name, garden eels are not your garden-variety eels. In fact, from a distance, they don’t look like eels at all. Their strategy of reaching out of burrows on the ocean floor and swaying in the current makes them look more like blades of seagrass. But a closer look reveals the […]
Dean Curtis, President and CEO of ICIS We often forget how vital the chemical industry is to our well-being, safety and daily lives. The stigma around the issue of plastics waste in the environment often overshadows the progress the industry has made in becoming one of the more sustainable producers of critical products. In recent […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Sewage. It’s nasty stuff, and it should be treated to prevent potential health and environmental impacts. I am often frustrated by the extremely weak laws that regulate sewage dumping from ships, and even these weak laws often aren’t adhered to. Weak Regulation Sewage, as defined by The International Convention for the Prevention […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Theresa Peterson is Alaska Marine Conservation Council’s (AMCC) longest serving staff person (14 years!), an active fisherwoman and long-time resident of Kodiak, home to the nation’s largest fishing fleet. Theresa has a diverse fishing portfolio: setnetting for salmon, fishing for tanner crab, longlining for halibut, and jigging for cod. Fishing is a […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy June is National Ocean Month, and it’s our favorite time of year because we can put the spotlight on the ocean we all adore and the programs that protect it. It is a time to join together to celebrate successes and make a difference for the wonderful communities that depend on it […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Nonprofits are sending fewer volunteers. Local emergency managers risk being overwhelmed. FEMA is trying “virtual” assistance. And hurricane season starts June 1. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/22/climate/fema-volunteer-disaster-response.html
Published by Ocean Conservancy Being born and raised in New Jersey, nothing was better than going down the shore and exploring the ocean and bays. Kayaking through Barnegat Bay and spotting all the wildlife remains one of my favorite things to do. Nestled between mainland New Jersey and the barrier islands on the Atlantic, Barnegat Bay […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Sea Shepherd Legal and its co-counsel, Earthrise Law Center, filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Sea Shepherd New Zealand and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society against the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, NOAA Fisheries, and the Treasury Department. These agencies have failed to take legally mandated action […]
Published by the Environmental News Service COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, May 21, 2020 (ENS) – There is a 60 percent chance of an above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, with three to six major hurricanes, forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, announced today ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season – June 1 through November 30. Read the […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment This year’s season is complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, which makes emergency management practices like group shelters risky. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/21/climate/hurricane-season-2020-noaa.html
Published by Ocean Conservancy What would you do if you came face-to-face with a deep-sea lizardfish? If we’re honest with ourselves, the answer probably includes running, screaming and/or fainting. With their massive, protruding teeth and dark eyes, these guys don’t exactly seem inviting. But these deep-sea dwellers are definitely worth learning more about! And who knows, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … special adaptations to help animals thrive in the ocean! Marine critters have evolved some pretty unique techniques to survive and thrive in our oceans. Read on to learn about some special ocean superpowers. Camouflage with chromatophores © Jon Churchill Ever wonder how octopuses can change […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy If you’ve never encountered or learned about horseshoe crabs before, I have a treat for you. One of my absolute favorite marine species, these oddly charming marine arthropods get their name from their horseshoe-shaped exoskeleton, called a carapace. I’ve always thought that the exterior appearance of these animals was one of their […]
Published by the Environmental News Service NEW YORK, New York, May 18, 2020 (ENS) – A new coalition of impact investors has come together to bring their formidable entrepreneurial skills to bear on the novel coronavirus and the deadly disease it causes, COVID-19. The coalition aims to help communities around the world weather this crisis […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This week, I am excited to be a part of the official launch of Blue Paper 14: Integrated Ocean Management by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. The report outlines six opportunities to improve ocean governance around the world, including the importance of local context in decision making, the value […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy While the natural beauty of Florida leaves me in awe in countless ways, one aspect of its natural glory tends to leave me speechless: the Everglades. From the graceful herons, cranes and egrets gliding through the slightly salty air to the calming vision of manatees making their way along coastal mangroves, there’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, May 12, 2020 (ENS) – Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration for taking $7.2 billion from the Department of Defense for border wall construction from the Pacific Ocean to the Rio Grande Valley without congressional approval. To date, Trump has taken more than $13 billion from […]
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 […]