Sea Shepherd Signs Agreement with Peru to Help Establish New Marine Protected Areas and Mitigate Threats to Marine Biodiversity

August 11, 2020 / by sscssite2017 / Conservation, Oceans, South America, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society This new partnership provides at-sea and legal support to prevent the exploitation of one of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. LIMA, Peru – Aug. 11, 2020 – As part of its ongoing efforts to protect marine life in the Eastern Tropical Pacific and other biodiversity hotspots, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society […]

Cheers to 230 Years of the U.S. Coast Guard

August 4, 2020 / by Erin Spencer / Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Today marks the United States Coast Guard’s 230th birthday. That’s 230 years of protecting more than 100,000 miles of U.S. coastline and waterways and the communities who call them home. Today is the perfect time to celebrate and recognize the important work the Coast Guard does for our ocean.   First, the Coast Guard protects those of us […]

3 Tips for Ethically Photographing Marine Wildlife

July 30, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy By visually capturing life underwater, photographers give individuals that may never experience journeying to the depths of our ocean, the opportunity to view the incredible lives and habits of marine wildlife. Thanks to underwater photography and videography, millions of people are able to see how wonderful the world beneath the waves is […]

Trump Sued to Stop Assault on Bedrock Environmental Law

July 30, 2020 / by News Editor / Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism, Species

Published by the Environmental News Service SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29, 2020 (ENS) – A nationwide coalition of more than 20 nonprofit organizations from the environmental justice, outdoor recreation, and conservation communities filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration’s attack on the National Environmental Policy Act, NEPA. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2020/07/29/trump-sued-to-stop-assault-on-bedrock-environmental-law/

Stop Sea-Urching, Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Sea Urchins

July 29, 2020 / by Erin Spencer / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy You might not feel particularly motivated to get to know the sea urchin. And I get it! Their spiny bodies, slow pace and generally muted colors don’t exactly make them the most charismatic critters in the sea. But I guarantee that the more you learn about sea urchins, the more you will […]

Sea Shepherd Warns that Sharks Have Less Protection on the High Seas

July 28, 2020 / by sscssite2017 / Conservation, Europe, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (Spanish Translation Below) On the 17th of July, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported an unusual concentration of Chinese-flagged fishing vessels congregating in the high seas of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, a maritime region that includes the Galapagos Marine Reserve. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]

Plastic “Dust” in the Wind

July 28, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Climate, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Protected parcels of lands and waters—often dubbed parks, reserves or sanctuaries—are critical conservation zones that not only sustain vibrant plant and animal communities but also inspire visitors to explore and steward some of the world’s most exceptional places. There are currently about 4,000 land-based National Parks worldwide, including 419 in the United […]

Great Lakes, Great White Sharks, Great Face Paint

July 24, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Africa, Climate, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy “I would love to free dive with great whites off the coast of South Africa one day.” That’s the kind of leisure activity you’d expect to hear from an NFL defensive lineman, who also happens to be passionate about the ocean. Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Khalid Kareem’s passion for the water started […]

In the Arctic, the Water Connects Us

July 23, 2020 / by Megan Bennett / Conservation, Europe, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy It was a privilege to work with seven Indigenous friends and colleagues on a paper in which they describe what it’s like to live alongside one of the three international borders dividing the traditional lands of the Chukchi and Inuit in the Arctic. These boundaries are now so familiar to us that […]

Joining Forces With the United States to Tackle Ghost Gear

July 16, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Conservation, Europe, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Ingrid Giskes, 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 she’s not traveling, Ingrid lives […]

House Invests in NOAA and Our Blue Economy

July 16, 2020 / by Megan Bennett / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Investments in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the success of our blue economy go hand-in-hand. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced one of the most important pieces of legislation for the ocean: the appropriations bill that funds NOAA. When the President’s budget was released earlier this year, […]

Your Biggest Questions About Sharks, Answered

July 14, 2020 / by Katie Hogge / Climate, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Dr. David Shiffman, a marine conservation biologist and public science educator based in Washington, D.C. Renowned for his witty social media presence, he has written for the widely-read ocean science blog Southern Fried Science, and his science writing has appeared in publications including the Washington Post, Scientific […]

What Lies on Land May Not Lie Beneath

July 13, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Australia, Conservation, Fresh Water, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species, Uncategorized

Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Jenna Schwerzmann. Originally from upstate New York, Jenna began her marine conservation career on Long Island after graduating from Stony Brook University with a B.S. in Marine Vertebrate Biology and M.A. in Marine Conservation and Policy. She has experience with both research and outreach for local estuarine […]

New Plan will Jeopardize the Arctic Coast

July 9, 2020 / by Emily Brauner / Conservation, Europe, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy The National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska is a vast tract of federal public land in the U.S. Arctic, bounded by the Chukchi Sea to the west and the Beaufort Sea to the north. More than ten times the size of Yellowstone National Park, the Reserve provides habitat for an astounding array of wildlife, including […]

Meet the Striped Pyjama Squid

July 6, 2020 / by Erin Spencer / Australia, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s no secret that we’re big fans of cephalopods. It’s hard not to be when the group includes one-of-a-kind species like the adorable bobtail squid, the deadly blue-ringed octopus and the mysterious vampire squid. Today, we’re celebrating another member of the impressive cephalopod clan: the striped pyjama squid. These tiny animals only […]

New Orleans Cooking Demo with Ocean Conservancy and Centerplate Executive Chef Brandon Felder

July 3, 2020 / by Megan Bennett / Climate, Conservation, Europe, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy When someone says “New Orleans,” what do you think of? You hear music, see celebrations, smell and taste cuisines, and think of different cultures blending to create one of the world’s greatest communities. If you’ve ever been to an event at the Morial Convention Center, or the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for a Saints […]

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