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I’ve just returned from London where the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations’ body that regulates world shipping, took another positive step toward banning vessels from using or carrying heavy f...

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 cl...

If we’re being honest, the term “waste management” doesn’t exactly sizzle. Those four clunky syllables conjure images of foul-smelling dump trucks, mountainous landfills and overstuffed curbside bins—things that most peo...

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...

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...

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, offshor...

Ocean lovers, a big day for the world (and our ocean) is coming up in just a few days. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 6th, and it’s your chance to be a hero for our ocean Election outcomes can help our countr...

This blog has been updated with new jellyfish facts in April 2022 Jellyfish are among the most fascinating (and unique-looking) creatures of the sea! Did you know that these ancient invertebrates have been around long be...

We are just one week into our expedition in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary aboard the E/V Nautilus and our team of scientists, engineers and ocean experts already have a clear leader in our quest to pick a th...

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 f...