Published by Ocean Conservancy Coral reefs are beautiful, colorful and the cornerstone of a healthy ocean ecosystem. Often called the ‘rainforest of the seas’—they host an abundant variety of sea life—crucial habitat for about 25% of all ocean species! Swim along with us (we promise you won’t need your SCUBA gear) as we go for a […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Arctic shipping has received a lot of attention in recent years. Russia’s Northern Sea Route and Canada’s Northwest Passage offer access to Arctic locations and resources and shorter routes between Pacific and Atlantic ports. An even shorter passage is the transpolar route, straight through the international waters of the Central Arctic Ocean, […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Soil is a lot more than just dirt. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem that’s home to a quarter of all species on Earth. That richness of life is what supports forests and prairies; biodiversity in the soil also enhances agriculture. Many underground organisms process the nutrients that allow plants to […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s the holiday season—a hustle and bustle time of year spent traveling, visiting family, wishing good tidings, and of course, eating scrumptious food. But while we’re busy on land, there’s an entire world of animals under the sea with their own, unique, sea-sonal traditions. Have you ever wondered how ocean animals spend […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy What does conservation mean to you? Maybe a childhood memory of fishing with family comes to mind. Maybe you think of a bald eagle or a grey wolf, iconic American animals that people across the country have fought to protect. Or maybe you think of picking up trash at a beach, in […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Local communities and indigenous people are crucial stewards of the natural places WWF works to conserve. They depend on forests, fisheries and wildlife for their traditional way of life. Over generations, many have acquired knowledge and learned practices to sustainably use and protect natural resources. By working together, we can […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy There have been a lot of headlines this week about the 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA 4) report and the Trump Administration’s attempts to bury the report by releasing it the day after Thanksgiving. What hasn’t received as much attention is the significant things this report has to say about the ocean: […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year is a special day known as Giving Tuesday. This year, it’s fast approaching! Giving Tuesday is both symbolic and significant, as people all over the world take time out of their busy lives to pause to reflect on what a gift the act of giving […]
It’s that time of year again – time to rake the leaves, baste the turkey, and, for some of us, to prepare for Black Friday and the traditional kick-off of the holiday shopping season. In another nod to tradition, it’s time for one advocacy group to issue its annual retailer report card, which calls into […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy has a new partner in conservation: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. This year, Norwegian joined our Trash Free Seas Alliance®, a partnership our organization leads with businesses and organizations to reduce ocean plastics. Norwegian also supports the International Coastal Cleanup and is our partner in the world’s largest volunteer effort […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Driving from Savannah, Georgia to Saint Helena Island, South Carolina I see large houses and mobile homes, egrets standing in wetlands, and miles and miles of trees draped with Spanish moss. As we head to the 5th Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival, I anticipate good company and good food—particularly the seafood and rice for […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund If you’re like me, you probably feel guilty about eating shrimp. After all, a lot of the shrimp we eat today come from shrimp farms in the tropics, where they have been responsible for the clearing of mangrove forests. But on a recent trip to Ecuador, I learned about a […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I’ve just returned from London where the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations’ body that regulates world shipping, took another positive step toward banning vessels from using or carrying heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic. Work to hammer out details of the ban will begin in February 2019, after being […]
Published by the Environmental News Service LOS ANGELES, California, November 12, 2018 (ENS) – Conservation and Native American groups have won their fracking lawsuit against the Trump administration. A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to stop issuing permits for offshore fracking in federal waters off the California coast. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2018/11/12/federal-judge-bans-fracking-off-california-coast/
Published by Ocean Conservancy From the scenic coastlines of Virginia to the sandy beaches of Hawaii, the newly-elected 116th Congress has brought a new wave of potential ocean champions to the halls of the U.S. Capitol. A new congress represents a clean slate for all members of Congress. We’re excited to work with both freshmen and […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy If we’re being honest, the term “waste management” doesn’t exactly sizzle. Those four clunky syllables conjure images of foul-smelling dump trucks, mountainous landfills and overstuffed curbside bins—things that most people are happy to keep out of sight and out of mind. But as unpleasant as it is (and smells), waste management (i.e. […]
Published by the Environmental News Service SACRAMENTO, California, November 9, 2018 (ENS) – California fire officials ordered the evacuation of large parts of the seaside city of Malibu this morning as a racing wildfire jumped the U.S. 101 Freeway west of Los Angeles and headed toward the community famous for its celebrity homes, some of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The power of the tides has always fascinated me. The phenomenal gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the earth, the covering and uncovering of the intertidal zone, revealing mud flats, tide pools and an abundance of food for birds and bottom dwellers, has made way for some of my fondest explorations, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As the U.S. emerges from a polarizing and divisive midterm election, Ocean Conservancy looks forward to continuing our work on important issues, on behalf of our members and the millions of people who depend on a healthy ocean. We remain committed to three principles: Conservation Collaboration Unity We work on a bipartisan […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The federal government has jurisdiction over a huge expanse of ocean. It manages activities in these waters—generally from three to 200 miles from coastlines—including shipping, fishing, recreation, conservation, offshore wind energy… and offshore oil and gas. Before an oil and gas company can drill an offshore well, it must acquire a lease […]