Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Sophie McCoy, a marine scientist who studies ecological responses to pollution and climate. Sophie is a Lang Early Career Fellow of the Phycological Society of America and a Steering Committee Member of NOAA’s Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Acidification Network (GCAN). The past few weeks have been […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Did you know that this week is National Children’s Book Week? While children are experiencing a very different school year than usual, it’s all the more important to ensure they have access to literature that help them learn and grow. © Megan Montemurno We’ve researched the top-rated ocean books and solicited feedback from […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Captain Benny Blanco, a fishing guide in the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. He lives in South Florida with his wife and three daughters. As the sun rose over Taylor Slough in Everglades National Park, familiar sights filled the car’s window. Wading ibis moved to their favorite […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I don’t know about you, but every time I hop on social media to try and connect with friends and family, my feed is often flooded with upsetting stories on the rippling effects of COVID-19 around the world. And there is a lot to be upset about, from losing loved ones to […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some conservationists see a chance to do lasting damage to criminal networks in the wake of the pandemic, but poaching may also rise. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/science/coronavirus-disrupts-illegal-wildlife-trafficking-for-now.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A willingness to experiment with new foods and ways of foraging may make some birds less vulnerable to extinction. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/science/birds-diets-survival.html
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A new study of lizards in countries struck by hurricanes suggests cataclysmic weather can reshape entire species. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/27/science/lizards-hurricanes-toes.html
Published by Ocean Conservancy We’re a few weeks into our “new normal” with COVID-19, and I know it has been really, really hard for many of us. I keep reminding myself (and I hope you are too!) that this won’t be the normal forever. We are all in this together, and we will come out of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Today is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated on the first day of spring in the Western Hemisphere. It was a perfect time to celebrate the Earth as it was undergoing its annual rebirth. People went out and enjoyed the sunshine while raising awareness […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Nature is my happy place. When I am stressed or feeling on the verge of a panic attack, I close my eyes and imagine myself back at the Goshen Pass in Virginia. I am sitting down in the rocky river bed, allowing the river to rush over my shoulders, while I look […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog post is co-authored by National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy and Ocean Conservancy. On April 20, 2010, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 men and spewing an estimated 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over the following 87 days. […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Songbirds are being entered into high-stakes singing competitions across the country, and conservationists say protected species are in danger. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/18/world/asia/indonesia-songbirds-competition.html
Published by Ocean Conservancy Next week we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day. Each year this holiday offers a time of celebration and focus on the environment. Earth Day looks a little different this year with the current challenges we all are facing as we work to #FlattentheCurve. It can be difficult in these times […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy One thing I enjoy most about Ocean Conservancy is that we work hard to ensure our advocacy for the ocean is driven by an understanding of science. Yes, we spend a lot of time giving testimony at public meetings and sitting in windowless conference rooms with government officials, but every now and […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I hope everyone is doing as well as they can, during these unprecedented and rapidly changing times. If you are like me, you are filling your day spending more time with your kids, trying to find ways to keep them simultaneously educated and entertained. One tool in my education toolbox has always […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Critics say the popular Netflix series and its directors lost sight of the conservation and animal welfare problems at the heart of the story of Joe Exotic. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/science/tiger-king-joe-exotic-conservation.html
Published by Ocean Conservancy Animal names can be inspired by a wide range of things. Some are named after the place where they live, like the deep-sea catshark Apristurus spongiceps, who resides (unsurprisingly) in the deep sea. Others are named after a distinctive physical feature, like the red-lipped batfish Ogcocephalus darwini, who has vibrant red “lips”. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Their fabulous feet are striking, and with a purpose too! Blue-footed boobies eat a whole lot of fish, and their diets are densely packed with something called carotenoid pigment. While there’s a lot that goes into the functionality of this pigmentation, the majority of this color ends up stored in the animal’s […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society We are pleased to announce that Captain Alex Cornelissen has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Captain Cornelissen has a long and decorated history serving the world’s oceans and is also the CEO of Sea Shepherd Global. His extensive experience and strong leadership […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society April 3rd, 2020 – Throughout almost half a century of campaigns on the high seas, our captains and crews have confronted continuous uncertainty, whether its the unpredictability of weather, dangerous ice conditions, or the attacks of poachers and whalers. We now confront a new adversary, invisible and deadly — the […]