Published by Ocean Conservancy Next week we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day. Each year this holiday offers a time of celebration and focus on the environment. Earth Day looks a little different this year with the current challenges we all are facing as we work to #FlattentheCurve. It can be difficult in these times […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy One thing I enjoy most about Ocean Conservancy is that we work hard to ensure our advocacy for the ocean is driven by an understanding of science. Yes, we spend a lot of time giving testimony at public meetings and sitting in windowless conference rooms with government officials, but every now and […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In many places around the United States, if you are healthy enough to continue grocery shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, you are probably noticing some changes at the checkout counter. From San Francisco to New York City, a growing number of officials and retailers are forbidding shoppers from bringing their own reusable […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy During these unprecedented times, many families are looking for more resources to keep kids engaged while hopefully learning something new. At Ocean Conservancy, we are constantly working to provide more resources to share the wonder of the ocean and the issues it’s facing. That’s why we’re excited to partner with the University […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Humans have tried to understand the mysteries of our ocean since the beginning of time. Ever since early humans turned to the sea for food, people across the ages have discovered and documented ocean life in stories, song and art. The first known academic descriptions of marine life were those of Aristotle, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I hope everyone is doing as well as they can, during these unprecedented and rapidly changing times. If you are like me, you are filling your day spending more time with your kids, trying to find ways to keep them simultaneously educated and entertained. One tool in my education toolbox has always […]
Published by the Environmental News Service LONDON, UK, April 9, 2020 (ENS) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been released from the intensive care unit at St. Thomas hospital in London where he has spent the past three days being treated for a case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus that […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, many people are dreaming of Florida as a retreat from long days of self-isolation. Hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches, azure skies, shimmering oceans, teeming wilderness including barrier reefs and the Everglades, and strands of picturesque keys and islets. But this paradise is staring down […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Animal names can be inspired by a wide range of things. Some are named after the place where they live, like the deep-sea catshark Apristurus spongiceps, who resides (unsurprisingly) in the deep sea. Others are named after a distinctive physical feature, like the red-lipped batfish Ogcocephalus darwini, who has vibrant red “lips”. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Their fabulous feet are striking, and with a purpose too! Blue-footed boobies eat a whole lot of fish, and their diets are densely packed with something called carotenoid pigment. While there’s a lot that goes into the functionality of this pigmentation, the majority of this color ends up stored in the animal’s […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society We are pleased to announce that Captain Alex Cornelissen has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Captain Cornelissen has a long and decorated history serving the world’s oceans and is also the CEO of Sea Shepherd Global. His extensive experience and strong leadership […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Sunlight sparkled off the water as it sluiced down my paddle. My canoe was cutting a path to a favorite spot in Bellingham Bay. I could hear the distant call of seabirds in the crisp salty air. Slowly, I felt my heart ease, the tension leached out of my shoulder and my […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society April 3rd, 2020 – Throughout almost half a century of campaigns on the high seas, our captains and crews have confronted continuous uncertainty, whether its the unpredictability of weather, dangerous ice conditions, or the attacks of poachers and whalers. We now confront a new adversary, invisible and deadly — the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy During these challenging times, we at Ocean Conservancy are fortunate to be able to continue working towards a healthy ocean and Gulf (albeit from a distance)—not only for wildlife but for all of us that depend on resilient, thriving coastlines. Now more than ever is the time to look out for one […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy With the entire D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area now under stay-at-home orders, our team at Ocean Conservancy is fortunate to be able to continue our conservation work by teleworking. You are all in our thoughts as we navigate these new and concerning waters. Besides “social distancing” you may be increasingly hearing the term “flattening the […]
Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, April 1, 2020 (ENS) – Vaccine researchers around the world are laser-focused on developing a vaccine to defeat COVID-19, the deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China in December. With dozens of vaccine projects in the works, a panel of experts met […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Like so many of you, I am juggling working from home with two school-aged kids. And while it has been hard to physically distance ourselves from friends, neighbors, coworkers and the community—we are all doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We are continuing to follow guidelines to […]
Published by the Environmental News Service PRINCETON JUNCTION, New Jersey, March 31, 2020 (ENS) – The highly contagious, deadly novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is spreading around the world in a global pandemic, raising everyone’s awareness of the need to avoid contact with frequently touched public surfaces. Still, people must buy things – […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy If you’re stuck inside, chances are you are burning through television shows and movies that have been stuck on your “to watch” list for years. I find myself desperate for good content and a little inspiration from the ocean while I’m at home. For so many of us, the ocean can center […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy You’ve heard of sea stars and brittle stars. But have you heard about feather stars? At first glance, feather stars look like plants. They have branching appendages that billow out from a central point, almost like a potted fern. But don’t be fooled! They are animals known as echinoderms. That means they […]