Interview: The Unfolding Story of BP Disaster’s Impact on Gulf Shrimp
(This blog is part of a series of interviews with scientists who are championing marine research in the Gulf of Mexico.) Shrimp are not just an integral part of the Gulf Coast’s culture and cuisine, but they are also a p...
Interview: The Unfolding Story of BP Disaster’s Impact on Gulf Shrimp
In honor of Women’s History Month, Ocean Conservancy will be publishing a three-part blog series highlighting some of the amazing female scientists who study and protect our ocean.
Honoring the Women Who Fight for Our Ocean
After a lengthy confirmation process, the U.S. Senate finally acted earlier today to confirm Dr. Kathryn Sullivan to be the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This won’t be a big change f...
Five Amazing Facts About Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Our Newly Confirmed Head of NOAA
We’ve received some truly amazing photos from this year’s photo contest! Thank you to everyone who participated! The photo submission period is officially over and now the fun begins. It’s time to vote for your favorites...
It’s time to vote for your favorite photos
(This blog is part of a series of interviews with scientists who are championing marine research in the Gulf of Mexico.) A preeminent whale shark expert and ecophysiologist, Dr. Eric R. Hoffmayer is a research fishery bi...
Interview: Dr. Eric Hoffmayer on Tracking Whale Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico
Seasons Greetings from all of us at Ocean Conservancy! We have had an incredibly successful year thanks to all you support! To bring you a little holiday cheer we put together some of our favorite ocean animals. Check ou...
Bringing You a Little Holiday Cheer
This holiday season, we’re joyous for the many successes we’ve had in keeping our ocean healthy. Help us spread the holiday cheer from the sea! Send our holiday e-card to your family and friends.
Season’s Greetings!
We’re excited to post this guest blog from Bret Barasch. He swam solo across the Strait of Gibraltar and chose Ocean Conservancy as the recipient of his fundraising efforts – thank you! Congrats to Bret on this amazing a...
Swimming the Strait of Gibraltar
Midway Atoll is truly “out there.” The closet population center is Honolulu, 1,200 miles to the southeast and a five-hour trip by plane. But despite its remoteness, Midway is not immune to the impacts of plastic debris....
“Midway” Film Answers Plastic Pollution Question “Why Care?”
How much do you know about the waters that cover 70 percent of Earth’s surface and the creatures that call it home? Test your ocean knowledge with our short quiz. Study these five questions and see how much you know: Wha...