With COVID-19 continuing to spread throughout the country, ACC is helping combat the disease by leaning into our wheelhouse – chemistry. Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter filled up her trunk with bleach to distribute throughout her district. Early on in the pandemic, grocery store shelves where disinfectants were located became empty as shoppers quickly snapped […]
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, […]
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 […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Lately, a lot of ocean and climate change news talks about how our coral reefs are in trouble. Scientists estimate that almost all coral reefs will die off by the end of this century if we don’t take action to slow climate change and rising ocean temperatures. But just the other week, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We’re in the midst of our “new normal” with COVID-19, and, for many of us, that means mandatory shelter-in-place orders from our cities or states. Even if it’s not required, hopefully, those who can stay at home are doing so, to help flatten the curve and to alleviate the pressure on our […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In recent weeks, the kitchen has become a place of respite for many of us. And many of us have been trying our hands at developing new cooking skills and testing out new dishes. For Earth Day, Ocean Conservancy hosted our first-ever virtual cooking demo working with our partners from Super Bowl […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Sophie McCoy, a marine scientist who studies ecological responses to pollution and climate. Sophie is a Lang Early Career Fellow of the Phycological Society of America and a Steering Committee Member of NOAA’s Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Acidification Network (GCAN). The past few weeks have been […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (May 4, 2020) -The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2020) to help Americans prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to November 30. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-provides-practical-tips-americans-prepare-hurricane-season
Published by Ocean Conservancy Did you know that this week is National Children’s Book Week? While children are experiencing a very different school year than usual, it’s all the more important to ensure they have access to literature that help them learn and grow. © Megan Montemurno We’ve researched the top-rated ocean books and solicited feedback from […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Captain Benny Blanco, a fishing guide in the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. He lives in South Florida with his wife and three daughters. As the sun rose over Taylor Slough in Everglades National Park, familiar sights filled the car’s window. Wading ibis moved to their favorite […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I don’t know about you, but every time I hop on social media to try and connect with friends and family, my feed is often flooded with upsetting stories on the rippling effects of COVID-19 around the world. And there is a lot to be upset about, from losing loved ones to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy One silver lining to this new state of being is we get to see everyone’s pets. They flop on laps while we are making important points or stroll into the background to the delight of all of our coworkers. Man’s best friend has become the entire office’s best friend, bringing a little […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We’re a few weeks into our “new normal” with COVID-19, and I know it has been really, really hard for many of us. I keep reminding myself (and I hope you are too!) that this won’t be the normal forever. We are all in this together, and we will come out of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I don’t know about you, but as I’m adjusting to staying home and social distancing there are some days where I just want to do something good. While social distancing is by far the best action anyone can take right now, we can still help other causes we care about. One of […]
Published by the Environmental News Service SANTA BARBARA, California, April 23, 2020 (ENS) – As the world races to find vaccines, therapies and cures for the deadly respiratory disease COVID-19, the deep ultraviolet color of rare UV-C light rays may soon be seen cleaning surfaces, as well as air and water, contaminated with the novel […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy People look forward to the return of many things in spring: daffodils, asparagus, migrating birds, baseball. For me, spring signals the beginning of our season of trash cleanups. This year is certainly different, but it doesn’t mean our commitment to keep trash out of the ocean is taking a break. We are […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated on the first day of spring in the Western Hemisphere. It was a perfect time to celebrate the Earth as it was undergoing its annual rebirth. People went out and enjoyed the sunshine while raising awareness […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Nature is my happy place. When I am stressed or feeling on the verge of a panic attack, I close my eyes and imagine myself back at the Goshen Pass in Virginia. I am sitting down in the rocky river bed, allowing the river to rush over my shoulders, while I look […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog post is co-authored by National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy and Ocean Conservancy. On April 20, 2010, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 men and spewing an estimated 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over the following 87 days. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog previously published by The Advocate on April 19, 2020. Exactly 10 years after the BP Deepwater Horizon tragedy changed the Gulf of Mexico, communities across the Gulf are reeling from the impacts of another emergency. On April 20, 2010, an oil well ruptured 5,000 meters under the ocean, causing a massive rig […]