3 Ways You Can #SeaTheChange
The plastic pollution problem is vast. Plastics have been found everywhere from the Mariana Trench, the Earth’s deepest trough, to the top of Mount Everest, our planet’s highest peak. Yet this massive problem is one we c...
3 Ways You Can #SeaTheChange
Nothing brings us joy, peace and serenity quite like the majesty of the ocean. From the soothing sounds of ocean waves to the fascinating lives of the creatures under the sea and the wonderous ocean sights to behold, our...
Ocean Puns You Need in Your Life
It’s a very exciting time here at Ocean Conservancy. We’re celebrating fifty years—five decades—of advocating for our ocean. I am honored to be at the helm of this incredible organization as we reflect on this important...
Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Conservancy
It’s been more than two years since Ocean Conservancy’s Florida Conservation Program launched Shores Forward, our flagship initiative to create positive change for our ocean across Florida. We work with local governments...
Highlights From Ocean Conservancy’s Inaugural Shores Forward Summit
Ask anyone on the street, and chances are they can tell you about seahorses. You don’t need to be an expert to recognize these small, odd-looking critters—their long faces are really unique in the ocean. Or are they? Pip...
Cheers to Pipefish
Unfortunately, I have some disappointing news: The Coral Triangle is not the forgotten member of Sebastian’s ”Under-the-Sea” band in The Little Mermaid. It is also not the pointy third wheel to SpongeBob SquarePants. How...
What is the Coral Triangle?
Here at Ocean Conservancy, we know the ocean provides powerful solutions to the climate crisis. Often, that conjures up images of rotating wind turbines rising up from the sea. Offshore wind energy is a growing source of...
What is Wave Energy?
The ocean is a vast and beautiful home to so many incredible animals. However, a growing number of creatures are finding their ocean homes polluted by trash. Every year, 11 million metric tons of plastics enter our ocean...
How Are Ocean Animals Impacted by Plastics?
This blog was written by Kirsten Williams, Summer 2022 Legal Intern for Ocean Conservancy. Kirsten is entering her fourth year as a joint Law (JD) and Master of Environmental Management (MEM) student at Vermont Law &...
How Can We Protect the North Pacific Right Whale?
When I think of seaweed, I immediately think of mysterious ocean monsters attacking me during childhood beach trips with my family. Imagine my relief when I discovered these monsters were just seaweed! As a child, I didn...