Published by Ocean Conservancy Shark week is HERE and that means we get to dedicate a full 168 hours to learning about all the fin-credible sharks throughout the ocean. Even though sharks are regarded as some of the toughest creatures on the planet, sharks around the world face many threats—including marine debris. Here are some truly […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s that time again…the best week of the year has finally arrived! One of the most common questions we get from our community during Shark Week is “What can I do to help?” Well, friend, look no further. From decreasing your single-use plastic usage to supporting scientific research that promotes shark habitat […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Sharks are dark, scary monsters of the deep—or are they? Sharks get a bad reputation for being the ocean’s top predators (thanks Jaws!), but there is a lot more to these fierce fish than meets they eye. This Shark Week, we want to set the record straight on five of the top […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society First Nations, Sea Shepherd and Actor-Philanthropist Pamela Anderson demand protection of wild salmon by removal of salmon farms from British Columbia. Campbell River, July 28th, 2019 – On July 27th, at 11:30 am boats gathered around Sea Shepherd vessel R/V Martin Sheen off Discovery Harbour Marina, in Campbell River for a wild salmon […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Many of us think of sharks as big, powerful apex predators who use power and speed to capture their prey. And while that’s true—just look at mako, great white and bull sharks—some sharks take a different approach. The recently-discovered American pocket shark (Mollisquama mississippiensis) has a creative method to lure in its […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Sharks have been swimming in the Earth’s ocean for nearly 450 million years—this predates dinosaurs! Today, there are more than 400 species of sharks, ranging in size from the world’s largest fish to a shark that can fit in your hand. While we’re not going to write a blog about ALL 400 species of sharks—we […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Commentary by Captain Paul Watson In 1997 I was held in a Dutch prison awaiting an extradition trial to Norway for sinking one of their illegal whaling ships the “Nybraena”. I was held for 120 days and received incredible support from the Dutch public and most notably from Rutger Hauer […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Join Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s science research vessel Martin Sheen on a peaceful flotilla, as we venture north to Okisollo Channel in support of wild salmon. Wild salmon populations of the Pacific Northwest are in critical decline due to the impact of open net-pen salmon farms along wild salmon migration […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The Red List of Threatened Species, produced and managed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is known globally as the world’s most comprehensive catalog of the current conservation status of living species. This morning, the publication was updated to reflect the latest assessments of plant and animal species worldwide, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We’ve seen many attacks on the environment over the last several years. The Trump administration may have hoped you wouldn’t notice its latest salvo, which is deeply wonky but also deeply important. Instead of outright changing laws and regulations, the administration is attempting to change how the federal government implements a key […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Calling all enthusiasts of the deep blue sea: Shark Week approaches! Are you ready? From July 28th to August 4th, sharks will be in the much-deserved spotlight. Whether you’re an aficionado or new to Shark Week (what, have you been living under an anemone?) this is the best week of the year, […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Would you rather pick a fight with a jellyfish or a plastic bag? For sea turtles, this question should be simple. Their scales protect them from the worst of a jellyfish’s venom, and the resulting meal is both tasty and nutritious. But a single piece of plastic can be deadly. The […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy When museum curator Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer found an unusual-looking fish in a South African fisher’s net, she wasn’t quite sure what she was looking at. After hauling the enormous fish to her office in the back of a taxicab, Courtenay-Latimer reached out to ichthyologist J.L.B. Smith to try to identify the animal. After […]
Steve Russell, Vice President of American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division. (Kamenko Pajic /American Chemistry Council) Around the globe, people are increasingly aware of the amount of plastic in the environment. Governments. Businesses. Nonprofits. Everyday citizens. Everyone seems to agree the problem is urgent, and many people, including the Editorial Board of the Washington Post, are […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Do you ever wonder what happens at the bottom of the ocean? Well, NOAA’s Ship Okeanos Explorer has been exploring the mysterious deep-sea areas along the southeastern U.S. Coast for the past three weeks. With the incredible livestream from their remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), we’ve been able to take a deep dive […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Bonnie Lautenberg is an artist, photographer, writer and political activist supporting candidates who care about the environment, gun control and many issues she shared with her late husband. She worked on the Toxic Substances Control Act with Senators Tom Udall and David Vitter after Senator Lautenberg passed away. Last month, the House […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s a perfect beach day. You sprint toward the ocean and dive headfirst into the salty sea. You open your eyes and you suddenly find yourself swimming through…a murky soup of crusty used plastic bags, straws, candy wrappers, cigarette butts and/or plastic bottles. That’s the reality for millions of people and beaches […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy What is eight-hands down the cutest thing you have ever seen—these baby octopuses!! We have all seen adorable photos of baby sea turtles and baby humpback whales swimming alongside their mothers—but, have you ever seen a baby octopus? If not, we have you covered with this inkredible baby octopus blog. Octopuses are […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The climate crisis is increasingly distressing. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to ensure our future is as prosperous as possible. These actions fall into one of two broad categories: climate change adaptation and climate change mitigation. These terms go hand-in-hand while navigating through the climate crisis, but […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re running late, or have a million things to do, or forgot something important at home today. Less than fantastic days happen to all of us, but there’s always a way to brighten up your smile and put some pep in your step. Well, friends, today that […]