Published by Ocean Conservancy As I wind down my tenure as a Roger Arliner Young Marine Conservation Diversity Fellow at Ocean Conservancy, I can’t help but feel conflicted about leaving a place that has supported my growth as a recent graduate, storyteller and environmental activist as well as cautiously excited for what’s next. Over the past […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund In a small village along the northern coast of Mozambique, a remote region where electricity is scarce and roads are nearly non-existent, a group of mostly women in colorful traditional dress are seated in a circle on the floor of a community building. One by one, each person stands and […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Ahupua‘a are traditional Native Hawaiian land management systems for self-sustaining communities. Each ahupua‘a delineates a strip of land from the mountains to the ocean, and contains nearly all the resources needed for survival. The upland forest area of the mountains is called wao akua, “the realm of the gods.” It is believed […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The Arctic region is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular ecosystems our natural world has to offer. Home to rich indigenous cultures and birds and animals who live nowhere else on earth, it’s without a doubt that this place is worth protecting. From seabirds to pinnipeds to cetaceans and more, these six […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund This October, WWF will host its first-ever standup paddle boarding (SUP) fundraising event, Panda Paddle, sponsored by Target. On October 20, 2018, athletes and WWF supporters will grab their paddles and complete a world-class SUP race in San Diego’s Mission Bay, all while raising funds for WWF’s work to protect nature. Whether […]
Published by the Department of the Interior On February 9, 2018, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke was in Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend the Western Conservation and Hunting Expo and to make a major conservation announcement. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/travels/zinke-utah-big-game-conservation
Published by Ocean Conservancy In the middle of Rosario Strait, as we paddle our kayak away from the calm waters of Bellingham Bay, I turn in alarm at the sound of a huge splash next to my boat. An enormous sea lion crashes into the water. He does it again and again, seemingly cavorting in and […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Elephants, found in both Africa and Asia, are vital to maintaining the rich biodiversity of the ecosystems that they share with other species. WWF focuses its conservation efforts on saving the world’s largest mammal in sites across both continents. We work with wildlife managers, governments and local communities to stop […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ROSEAU AUGUST 9TH, 2018 – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s vessel M/V BRIGITTE BARDOT has become the third ship in history to obtain registry as a Private Marine Conservation Yacht by the Dominica Maritime Registry (the other two being the group’s ships M/V John Paul DeJoria and M/V Sharpie.) Today, while anchored in the roadstead anchorage […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Paul Williams grew up on the shoreline. As a child, he would spend hours poking around in tidepools and digging for clams, fascinated by everything the ocean had to offer his inquisitive mind. “I think that early exposure to the ocean was very impactful,” he tells me, a slight smile on his […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Week to week, their names and professions vary, changing to fit the different surroundings and people they move between. They’re the chameleons of the rain forest. “I watch a lot of James Bond movies,” one of them jokes. The men in question can’t be named or pictured, because they’re undercover […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy This year, we want to simmer down that summer heat by introducing you to some of the coolest sharks around during #ArcticAugust. These are all sharks that live in the Arctic, as defined in U.S. law, which includes the Bering Sea. Spiny Dogfish Shark © Monterey Bay Aquarium Like their namesake suggests, the […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Talking about water quality isn’t most people’s idea of the ideal ice breaker. In the Lowcountry (loosely defined as coastal South Carolina and Georgia), folks typically find common ground discussing the region’s warm weather, great food, vibrant culture and remarkable history. But water quality is quickly becoming the talk of the town […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund The waters around The Bahamas are classic Caribbean: vibrant shades of turquoise from afar, crystal-clear on the surface, and teeming with corals, seagrasses, and animals of every color. Because these diverse species evolved together over eons, they are interdependent. Each species relies on others for food, so removing even one […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy The ocean remains one of the few places on Earth that has yet to be fully explored. More people have been into space than have been to the bottom of the Mariana trench, and scientists are discovering new aquatic species all the time. Breitling has always supported the explorers of the world. […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy As the Casco Baykeeper, Frignoca sums up her job as the “eyes, ears and voice of the bay.” When I ask her how she started on the path to becoming a marine advocate, she tells me that she just knew it was her calling, “I’ve always been a water person. I’ve just […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Despite salmon farms being in First Nation Territories, BC Court grants injunction in favor of mega-corporation Marine Harvest, demanding First Nations to stay away from fish farms. August 2nd, 2018 [Vancouver, BC] – Today Justice Maisonville ruled that only Alexandra Morton can continue sampling close to salmon farms, but only in […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Sea Shepherd and Antigua Sea Turtle Project (ASTP)rescued a critically endangered hawksbill turtle while conducting surveys and conservation patrols of key sea turtle nesting sites on Antigua and Barbuda. August 2nd, 2018 Antigua and Barbuda – On July 31st, the crew of Sea Shepherd’s The MV Brigitte Bardot, together with researchers from the Antigua […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Small, but mighty—the Arctic tern is a truly impressive bird (and one of my favorites). Despite their small size—only weighing 0.22 pounds, about a foot long and having a wingspan of about two and a half feet—these birds are capable of amazing things! Their small size gives them excellent agility to snatch […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Woraya Makal comes across as a gentle and soft-spoken woman, but she is clear about what she wants and does not mince her words, especially when explaining why she chose her current occupation. “I became a ranger because [as a ranger] you have the right to make decisions on your […]