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The ocean is our planet’s lifeline, teeming with wonders both seen and unseen—and it needs our protection now more than ever. In Ocean Conservancy’s blog, explore the evidence-based solutions we champion, the passionate advocates driving change, and the policy victories creating lasting impact for our ocean. From the Arctic to local coastlines, discover how Ocean Conservancy is tackling our blue planet’s most significant challenges and how you can join the movement.
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How Will IMPAA Impact Shipping Trade Routes?
In recent months, U.S. trade has been at the forefront for many of us. But also, for many of us, when our packages show up at our door, we often forget the journey these items take, me inclu…
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Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis at Our Ocean 2025
The Sea and the Butterfly by Kim Kirim No one told him about the water’s depth.The white butterfly did not know how to fear the sea. Thinking it to be a field of blue radish leaves, he float…
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The Latest Offshore Oil and Gas Policies that Threaten Our Ocean
Offshore oil drilling is a dirty, risky endeavor. The Deepwater Horizon disaster is perhaps the most dramatic example of how offshore drilling can go wrong. Fifteen years ago…
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Master of Disguise: The Decorator Crab
Imagine yourself snorkeling through a lush kelp forest off the coast of Southern California. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of the forest, casting shimmering patterns on the rocky…
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Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Management
Barbara ‘Wáahlaal Gidaak Blake is the Vice President for Ocean Conservancy, leading the Arctic & Northern Waters Program. A dedicated advocate for Indigenous rights and environment…
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We Need NOAA to Keep Fishing Communities Strong
The United States has long recognized the link between our ocean and our economy. For nearly 50 years, bipartisan congressional leadership has designed and built a world-class science and ma…
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Learnings from the National Working Waterfronts Networks Conference
I recently represented Ocean Conservancy at the National Working Waterfronts Network Conference in San Diego. The conference brought together maritime industry leaders, policymakers and…
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How Recent Executive Actions Impact Our Ocean and Climate
On the first day of his second administration, January 20, 2025, President Trump undertook a flurry of executive actions, many of which jeopardize a healthy ocean and the health of the peopl…
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We Can Work Together to Halt Misinformation
Over the past few years, misinformation about climate change and our ocean has been spreading across news and social media, and many believe it will only get worse. In my work towards ocean…
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