Published by Ocean Conservancy If you’re stuck inside, chances are you are burning through television shows and movies that have been stuck on your “to watch” list for years. I find myself desperate for good content and a little inspiration from the ocean while I’m at home. For so many of us, the ocean can center […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy You’ve heard of sea stars and brittle stars. But have you heard about feather stars? At first glance, feather stars look like plants. They have branching appendages that billow out from a central point, almost like a potted fern. But don’t be fooled! They are animals known as echinoderms. That means they […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Food waste is thoughtless. Most of us aren’t even aware of it. When we don’t use what we have, we not only waste food, but we negatively impact precious resources including biodiversity and animal habitats. So what small steps can we take to reduce food waste? Here are a few […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Lots of animals go to extreme lengths to protect their young. For some, like polar bears, that means taking care of their offspring for years before they venture into the world. For others, like dolphins, adults form protective groups around the young to shield them from predators. But there’s one group that […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Like the rest of Ocean Conservancy, I am working from home, tapping out these final lines from the modest comfort of the one table in my apartment. Even though we can’t meet face to face work with environmental leaders, we are still pushing forward to protect the ocean the best we can […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I know this is a time of great uncertainty for so many of us as we all cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us at Ocean Conservancy are sending our support and well-wishes during these unprecedented—and yes, concerning—times. Our first priority is ensuring the health of our staff, partners and supporters. […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Commentary from Captain Paul Watson Our brave and hard-working crews continue to operate in the Vaquita Refuge. IF we do not, the poachers will move in to take advantage and that could doom the Vaquita. Our ships SHARPIE and FARLEY MOWAT are operating under the “Q” yellow flag under the […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Dear Friends, We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during these especially challenging times. As concerns heighten around the spread of Coronavirus, we at Sea Shepherd are committed to the well-being of all, including our crews, staff, volunteers, and supporters. We are committed to protecting the […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society A silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) was seen during a freediving expedition by the dive crew of the M/V White Holly along with CONANP Park Ranger, in the pelagic waters of the Revillagigedo Archipelago. As our freedivers remained calm and still, the shark gently approached us with curiosity. But something was […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society A silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) was seen during a freediving expedition by the dive crew of the M/V White Holly along with CONANP Park Ranger, in the pelagic waters of the Revillagigedo Archipelago. As our freedivers remained calm and still, the shark gently approached us with curiosity. But something was […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society The survival of the tiny cetacean is uncertain after an encounter with poachers and the fishing gear responsible for the decline of its species San Felipe, BCN, Mexico – March 7th, 2020 – A new video has surfaced on social media with disturbing footage of a vaquita trapped in an illegal […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society The survival of the tiny cetacean is uncertain after an encounter with poachers and the fishing gear responsible for the decline of its species San Felipe, BCN, Mexico – March 7th, 2020 – A new video has surfaced on social media with disturbing footage of a vaquita trapped in an illegal […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy International Women’s Day is this weekend and its the perfect time to celebrate the women in our life who’ve helped to inspire our love, wonder and passion for the ocean, as well as our work to protect it. I asked members of our staff to contribute messages honoring the women who have […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Violence erupts in the habitat of the most endangered marine mammal in the world as activists encounter rampant poaching in protected waters San Felipe, BCN, Mexico – March 4, 2020 – On the morning of March 3rd, Sea Shepherd crews were confronted by a large group of skiffs fishing illegally inside […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Violence erupts in the habitat of the most endangered marine mammal in the world as activists encounter rampant poaching in protected waters San Felipe, BCN, Mexico – March 4, 2020 – On the morning of March 3rd, Sea Shepherd crews were confronted by a large group of skiffs fishing illegally inside […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy If you’ve seen the environmental news cycle lately, you may have seen a deluge of new stories discussing patches of red-colored snow surfacing on Galindez Island, located off the coast of the Antarctic’s northernmost peninsula. And while this is certainly shocking, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen reports of this visually […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy With this year’s funding proposal for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Trump administration has yet again put forward cuts to our nation’s premier ocean agency. For the past four years, Congress has made it clear that these funding proposals are unacceptable. It is critical that Congress sweep these drastic […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Like many of you, I remember falling in love with our ocean at a fairly young age. Between family trips to mid-atlantic beaches and one animated feature film in particular, I’ve basically been hooked since I can remember. And really, what’s not to love? Our ocean is spectacular, and home to some […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As you likely know by now, straws can pose a threat to vulnerable species like sea turtles, seals, sea otters and more, which is why thousands of people have joined us in the pledge to simply say “no thanks” when offered a straw. While these everyday heroes are making a big difference, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The dramatic melting of Arctic sea ice due to climate change means more commercial ships than ever before are traveling through the Bering Strait, a remote marine gateway located between the United States and Russia. At its narrowest point, the strait is only 55 miles wide and is the only route between […]