Federal Judge Bans Fracking Off California Coast

November 12, 2018 / by News Editor / Energy, Environment, Environmental News Service, Fresh Water, Journalism, Latest News, North America, Oceans, RSS, Species

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/

5 Potential New Congressional Ocean Champions to Watch in 2019

November 12, 2018 / by Megan Bennett / Climate, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

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 […]

Chasing the World’s Highest Tides

November 8, 2018 / by Megan Bennett / Climate, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

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, […]

Uniting for Our Ocean After the Midterm Elections

November 7, 2018 / by Megan Bennett / Climate, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

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 […]

How the Trump Administration Decides to Allow Risky Offshore Drilling

November 5, 2018 / by Michelle Frey / Climate, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

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 […]

Your Top 10 Jellyfish Questions Answered

November 1, 2018 / by Emily Brauner / Australia, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Jellyfish are among the most fascinating (and unique-looking) creatures of the sea! Did you know that these ancient invertebrates have been around long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth—more than 500 million years ago? Even though jellyfish have one of the most basic nervous system in a multicellular organism, they are able to […]

Plans for mega dams put Argentina’s Santa Cruz River—its wildlife, local livelihoods, and Perito Moreno Glacier—at risk

November 1, 2018 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Global News, Oceans, South America, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Every few years in southwest Argentina, at the edge of the Patagonian Andes, a massive arch collapses into the waters of Lake Argentino. It’s made not of concrete or stone but the ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of South America’s biggest bodies of ice. The dramatic event–which is […]

Tracking the Chinese Squid Fleet in the South Pacific – Part 1: Voyage to the Galapagos

October 30, 2018 / by sscssite2017 / Asia, Conservation, Europe, North America, Oceans, South America, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society October 30, 2018/in Fishing, Oceans /by Bjorn Bergman When monitoring vessel activity on the vast scale of the world’s oceans at SkyTruth we know we’re almost always dealing with incomplete information. For example, only some vessels transmit their locations at sea via the Automatic Identification System (AIS), while others may only come up in […]

This Halloween’s 5 Spookiest Threats to Pacific Fisheries

October 30, 2018 / by Katie Hogge / Climate, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Halloween is full of chilling tales of zombies, ghosts and ghouls—but for some of the most frightening phenomena, look no further than our own Pacific Coast. From creepy critters to weird warming waters, this region is facing some seriously sinister threats. Here are our top 5 spookiest threats to our West Coast […]

An 83% decline of freshwater animals underscores the need to protect and restore freshwaters

October 30, 2018 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Fresh Water, Global News, Lands, North America, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund This year’s Living Planet Report shows that populations of animals—including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians—plummeted by 60% between 1970 and 2014. But those living in freshwater are experiencing a far more drastic decline: 83% since 1970. It’s a sobering statistic and one tied directly to the ever-increasing pressures that […]

An 83% decline of freshwater animals underscores the need to keep rivers connected and flowing

October 30, 2018 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Fresh Water, Global News, Lands, North America, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund This year’s Living Planet Report shows that populations of animals—including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians—plummeted by 60% between 1970 and 2014. But those living in freshwater are experiencing a far more drastic decline: 83% since 1970. It’s a sobering statistic and one tied directly to the ever-increasing pressures that […]

A World of Ocean Planning

October 29, 2018 / by Katie Hogge / Asia, Climate, Conservation, Europe, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy This week Bali, Indonesia, is hosting the fifth annual Our Ocean conference. There is something inspiring about heads of state, industry leaders, conservationists like Ocean Conservancy and other stakeholders coming together to take meaningful action to protect the defining feature of this blue planet—our ocean. As a super-fan of smart ocean planning […]

In a blow to wildlife, China lifts a ban on the use of tiger and rhino parts

October 29, 2018 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Conservation, Global News, Lands, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund In an enormous setback for wildlife conservation, China announced it will allow hospitals to use tiger bone and rhino horn from captive-bred animals for traditional medicine. The decision reverses a decades-old ban that has been instrumental in preventing the extinction of endangered tigers and rhinos. “China’s decision to reopen a […]

Taking Aim at the Ghosts in Our Ocean

October 26, 2018 / by Katie Hogge / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Each day, hundreds of thousands of the most deadly items of marine debris indiscriminately haunt our global ocean. Lost or abandoned fishing gear, better known as “ghost gear,” includes nets, long lines, fish traps, lobster pots or any man-made contraption designed to catch fish or marine organisms. It’s estimated that 640,000 tons […]

The Gullah/Geechee Nation

October 25, 2018 / by Katie Hogge / Africa, Climate, community partnerships, Conservation, food security, Fresh Water, gullah/geechee, North America, OA Alliance, ocean acidification, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, People Taking Action, Species, sustainability

Published by Ocean Conservancy Most people understand that water is one thing that we all have in common. And the Gullah/Geechee Nation is busy building partnerships to protect our ocean. Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine, Chieftess and head of state of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, is gifted in memorably explaining why. At a 2013 speech at the […]

5 Feathery Facts About Puffins

October 24, 2018 / by Michelle Frey / Conservation, Europe, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy There is no greater thrill than sitting in my kayak, bobbing up and down with the waves and spotting some of Alaska’s amazing ocean wildlife. I am fortunate to have seen orcas, humpback whales, gray whales and sea otters while paddling around the coast. But one of my favorite animals to watch […]

Tackling Plastic Pollution in the Galapagos

October 24, 2018 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Global News, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund In an oceanside laboratory at the Charles Darwin Research Foundation in the Galapagos, Tomas Hannam-Penfold sits bent over a microscope, surrounded by bags of plastic trash scavenged from nearby beaches. He places a small white fragment on the illuminated petri dish and gestures for me to peer through the eyepiece. […]

For a Spooky Halloween, Tame the Trash

October 23, 2018 / by Megan Bennett / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy We LOVE Halloween here at Ocean Conservancy. In fact, we never miss an opportunity to suit up in costumes. But one thing that gives us pause every October is the sheer amount of waste—most of it plastic—generated by Halloween tricks and treats. Think about it. The candy wrappers. The decorations (like foam […]

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