Published by Ocean Conservancy Growing up in the Florida Keys, I’ve always loved marine wildlife. From sea turtles to dolphins to countless seabirds, there are so many incredible animals that call Florida home. While all of the Sunshine State’s marine and coastal species need protecting, there’s one in particular that could really use your help this […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Few animals capture the imagination like the thirteen species of great whales, but only recently have we really considered how crucial their conservation is to our fight against climate change. As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meets this week in London, Ocean Conservancy is working as part of the Clean Shipping Coalition […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Have you ever been to a tropical ocean and seen trees growing along the shoreline with their roots stretching into the mud? You probably saw mangroves, which are a distinctive and critically important part of tropical coastal ecosystems. These trees may not look like anything special, but they have unique adaptations that […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society SAN FELIPE, November 12th, 2019 – The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) along with Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), agents from the Office of the Federal Attorney General for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), agents from the National Commission on Fisheries and Aquaculture (CONAPESCA), and Federal Police (Policia Federal), supported by […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society SAN FELIPE, November 12th, 2019 – The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) along with Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), agents from the Office of the Federal Attorney General for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), agents from the National Commission on Fisheries and Aquaculture (CONAPESCA), and Federal Police (Policia Federal), supported by […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society SAN FELIPE, November 12th, 2019 – The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) along with Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), agents from the Office of the Federal Attorney General for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), agents from the National Commission on Fisheries and Aquaculture (CONAPESCA), and Federal Police (Policia Federal), supported by […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We know more about the surface of the moon than the ocean floor. As a nation, we have invested a lot less in better understanding our ocean than in other areas of scientific research. The current budget for NOAA’s Ocean Exploration program, the very program charged with exploring and better understanding our […]
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment He lobbied governments and wrote books, papers and articles to alert the public to looming disasters like mass extinction well before they were common knowledge. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/science/norman-myers-dead.html?emc=rss&partner=rss
Published by Ocean Conservancy The city of St. Petersburg, Florida has long been a world-renowned arts destination. Yet a relatively unknown fact is that it boasts one of the highest densities of marine scientists per-capita. As a marine biologist who moonlights as an artist, these two disciplines are now converging in my own personal career and […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2019 – Sea Shepherd, the world’s most passionate protector of ocean life, will be lighting the Empire State Building blue and white to raise awareness for the oceans this Saturday, November 9th. The lighting will be led by Elizabeth Lail, actor and ocean advocate, in a ceremony open to press on November […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2019 – Sea Shepherd, the world’s most passionate protector of ocean life, will be lighting the Empire State Building blue and white to raise awareness for the oceans this Saturday, November 9th. The lighting will be led by Elizabeth Lail, actor and ocean advocate, in a ceremony open to press on November […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The Ocean Cleanup (until now known for attempts at cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch) recently announced that they will expand their cleanups from the gyres to the coasts and upstream. Their newly unveiled “Interceptor” boat promises to scoop up 50,000 kilograms (roughly 11,000 pounds) of trash per day from rivers. […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society As you may have heard, NOAA Fisheries is considering granting a waiver to the Makah Tribe to hunt gray whales on the Washington Coast. An administrative hearing on the matter will take place at the Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on November 14th, and running through […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society As you may have heard, NOAA Fisheries is considering granting a waiver to the Makah Tribe to hunt gray whales on the Washington Coast. An administrative hearing on the matter will take place at the Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on November 14th, and running through […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society As you may have heard, NOAA Fisheries is considering granting a waiver to the Makah Tribe to hunt gray whales on the Washington Coast. An administrative hearing on the matter will take place at the Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on November 14th, and running through […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ingrid Giskes is 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 […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy There’s a reason why manatees are some of the most-loved animals in our ocean. Their gentle demeanor, slow-moving nature and affinity for warm waters make them both endearing and relatable. And, since they live in coastal waters close to humans, many people are lucky enough to see these gentle giants for themselves—a […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Crew members on board the Farley Mowat have marked the end of a scientific cetacean spotting expedition led by Mexico’s CONANP, and the start of Operation Milagro VI with the retrieval of the organization’s first gillnet of the season inside the vaquita refuge, a federally protected sanctuary for the world’s […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Crew members on board the Farley Mowat have marked the end of a scientific cetacean spotting expedition led by Mexico’s CONANP, and the start of Operation Milagro VI with the retrieval of the organization’s first gillnet of the season inside the vaquita refuge, a federally protected sanctuary for the world’s […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog was written by Suzanne Garrett and Dr. Larry McKinney. Suzanne Garrett, based at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, serves as the Scientific Program Coordination Lead for the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference. Previously, she worked at the International Union for Conservation of Nature, creating unique opportunities […]