Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Thawing sea ice may have opened the door, allowing the infection to cross oceans, a new study suggests. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/09/science/seals-distemper.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Firefighters warned of dry, windy conditions to come, signaling an early start for what could be the country’s worst fire season in decades. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/09/world/australia/fires-two-killed-climate-change.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by Ocean Conservancy The city of St. Petersburg, Florida has long been a world-renowned arts destination. Yet a relatively unknown fact is that it boasts one of the highest densities of marine scientists per-capita. As a marine biologist who moonlights as an artist, these two disciplines are now converging in my own personal career and […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2019 – Sea Shepherd, the world’s most passionate protector of ocean life, will be lighting the Empire State Building blue and white to raise awareness for the oceans this Saturday, November 9th. The lighting will be led by Elizabeth Lail, actor and ocean advocate, in a ceremony open to press on November […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2019 – Sea Shepherd, the world’s most passionate protector of ocean life, will be lighting the Empire State Building blue and white to raise awareness for the oceans this Saturday, November 9th. The lighting will be led by Elizabeth Lail, actor and ocean advocate, in a ceremony open to press on November […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The Ocean Cleanup (until now known for attempts at cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch) recently announced that they will expand their cleanups from the gyres to the coasts and upstream. Their newly unveiled “Interceptor” boat promises to scoop up 50,000 kilograms (roughly 11,000 pounds) of trash per day from rivers. […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society As you may have heard, NOAA Fisheries is considering granting a waiver to the Makah Tribe to hunt gray whales on the Washington Coast. An administrative hearing on the matter will take place at the Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on November 14th, and running through […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society As you may have heard, NOAA Fisheries is considering granting a waiver to the Makah Tribe to hunt gray whales on the Washington Coast. An administrative hearing on the matter will take place at the Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on November 14th, and running through […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society As you may have heard, NOAA Fisheries is considering granting a waiver to the Makah Tribe to hunt gray whales on the Washington Coast. An administrative hearing on the matter will take place at the Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on November 14th, and running through […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ingrid Giskes is the Director of the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), where she works to tackle the most harmful form of marine debris in our ocean: lost and abandoned fishing gear. She has a background in international policy and has been working in this field for the last seven years. When […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy There’s a reason why manatees are some of the most-loved animals in our ocean. Their gentle demeanor, slow-moving nature and affinity for warm waters make them both endearing and relatable. And, since they live in coastal waters close to humans, many people are lucky enough to see these gentle giants for themselves—a […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment This year’s fire season in California has been affected by blackouts, climate change and a destructive fire two years ago. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/us/fires-california.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by Ocean Conservancy In recent years, Ocean Conservancy has increasingly focused on climate change and the ocean-climate connection. Climate change is warming our ocean, damaging wildlife and ecosystems, and putting the billions of people who rely on the ocean at risk. At the same time, we can look to the ocean for sustainable climate solutions, […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Crew members on board the Farley Mowat have marked the end of a scientific cetacean spotting expedition led by Mexico’s CONANP, and the start of Operation Milagro VI with the retrieval of the organization’s first gillnet of the season inside the vaquita refuge, a federally protected sanctuary for the world’s […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Crew members on board the Farley Mowat have marked the end of a scientific cetacean spotting expedition led by Mexico’s CONANP, and the start of Operation Milagro VI with the retrieval of the organization’s first gillnet of the season inside the vaquita refuge, a federally protected sanctuary for the world’s […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Suzanne Garrett and Dr. Larry McKinney. Suzanne Garrett, based at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, serves as the Scientific Program Coordination Lead for the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference. Previously, she worked at the International Union for Conservation of Nature, creating unique opportunities […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Last week I had the pleasure of leading Ocean Conservancy’s delegation to the 2019 Our Ocean Conference in Norway. We had a lot planned for the two-day event, and it felt like a whirlwind. I couldn’t be more proud of the Ocean Conservancy team. The theme for this year’s conference was “Learning, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy When it comes to ocean plastics, there are a number of images we paint within our minds. From plastic bottles and straws to food wrappers and single-use grocery bags, most of us are well aware that an ever-growing flood of garbage is entering our ocean on a daily basis. The statistics that […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society New DFO data validates concerns of First Nations and conservation groups, shows 60% decline in biomass since 2016. (Coast Salish Territory/Strait of Georgia) International and local conservation groups are calling for an immediate closure of the herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia, after recently released data from the federal […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society New DFO data validates concerns of First Nations and conservation groups, shows 60% decline in biomass since 2016. (Coast Salish Territory/Strait of Georgia) International and local conservation groups are calling for an immediate closure of the herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia, after recently released data from the federal […]