Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Polystyrene, a common ocean pollutant, decomposes in sunlight much faster than thought, a new study finds. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/science/plastics-ocean-degrade.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by Ocean Conservancy “Viva la causa!” This was the cry heard in the scorching California heat as hundreds of Latinx farmers were led by Cesar Chavez in the 1960s. They chanted as they fought for basic human rights, like protection from polluted air—something this community is still fighting for today. Latinx communities have played a […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The center of Super Typhoon Hagibis was in the Pacific Ocean, and could hit Tokyo this weekend. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/world/asia/japan-typhoon-hagibis.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by Ocean Conservancy The ocean is full of critters with, shall we say, unusual names. Just take the flamboyant cuttlefish, the blobfish and the frogfish (to name a few). But there is one, lesser-known marine species that might take the prize for the strangest moniker. Folks, meet the sarcastic fringehead. Where did this colorful title […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy For the longest time, I was afraid of the ocean. My fear didn’t take root because of Hollywood’s portrayal of unfriendly underwater terrors in movies, such as 47 Meters Down. Although, my heart pounding claustrophobia may have been triggered when Mandy Moore reached the edge of an underwater cliff dropping into a […]
National Nanotechnology Day provides a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about a tiny science that enables incredible scientific advances that enrich our daily lives. What is nanotechnology, and how small is it? Nanotechology is the study and manipulation of matter at incredibly small sizes. “Nano” means a billionth of a meter. To put that in […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Opportunity. Partnership. Coordination. We repeatedly heard these inspiring, forward-looking ideas last week in Chile. Along with United States shellfish growers, ocean acidification experts and members of Washington State Governor’s office, we participated in a series of visits and meetings with our Chilean counterparts to share knowledge and explore adaptive solutions to acidification. […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. One of the key features that distinguishes the 62nd Polyurethanes Technical Conference from other industry events is the Professional Development Program (PDP). The program offers an opportunity for industry newcomers and seasoned polyurethane […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As the Arctic goes, so goes the world. That line echoes in my mind as I grapple with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change “Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate” (SROCC) released this week. It came just after the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 in New […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is severely straining the world’s oceans, creating profound risks for coastal cities and food supplies, a U.N. report finds. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/climate/climate-change-oceans-united-nations.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by Ocean Conservancy Let’s cut to the chase: Seagrass does not get the respect it deserves. Yes, at first glance its greenish-brown leaves may resemble those of your run-of-the-mill land grass, but don’t let looks fool you! Beneath its humble exterior, seagrass is a vital part of the coastal ecosystem. From supplying food to iconic […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The ocean is a place to be a family, To share the waters with one another And with all who live there To explore and learn and grow. The ocean provides food We can catch for ourselves Or others can catch for us, Healthful and tasty and fresh. © Henry Huntington But the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Most everyone is already “aware” of sea otters and the extreme levels of cuteness they bring to our estuaries and, let’s be honest, the internet. It seems not a day goes by that someone somewhere doesn’t share an adorable gif and a “you otter know”-type pun—especially on the Ocean Conservancy team. Our […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy You may have been hearing a lot about climate change this week. More than 170 news outlets from around the globe are engaged in a massive #CoveringClimateNow effort, next Monday is the United Nations Climate Action Summit and next Wednesday the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will release its latest in […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy If there’s one thing all superheroes have in common, it’s that they wear some kind of costume to signal that they’re ready for the fight ahead—a cape or armor, a mask or special amulets. The same can be said of real life heroes, too. Doctors suit up to go into surgery, firefighters […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Our 34th annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is just a few days away, which means that right now, all over the world, hundreds of ICC coordinators are checking final boxes—running errands, packing cleanup supplies and sending reminder e-mails—in preparation for the big day. Local coordinators are critical to the success of the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Austin Ahmasuk is a lifelong Nome resident, hunter, trapper and fisher. When the passenger vessel The World came to Nome on September 10, 2019, I could no longer sit by passively and let our climate crisis continue on without some kind of direct action. So, I took the day off from work […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s that time of year again: the International Coastal Cleanup is right around the corner! In less than two weeks, hundreds of thousands of volunteers will come together to pick up trash from coastlines and waterways all across the globe. When it comes to our ocean, marine debris poses a serious threat […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society International Conservation Group Distributes Aid Post-Hurricane Dorian to Abacos Islands and Remote Cays By: Captain Locky MacClean “I was on the roof…then the roof started shaking and I was in the water inside the house… afraid because of shark water…I had to hold on to a fig tree for 12 […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s good to have a reason to celebrate. The Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act (H.R. 205) bill introduced by Rep. Francis Rooney (R-FL) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) secured bipartisan support in the House of Representatives to permanently ban offshore oil and gas development in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Although […]