Testifying Before the Senate on the Dangers of Increased Arctic Shipping
The Arctic is warming two times faster than the rest of the planet, which is reducing seasonal ice cover and opening the region to increasing ship traffic. This growth in vessel traffic creates a lot of risks. I was hono...
Testifying Before the Senate on the Dangers of Increased Arctic Shipping
Arctic shipping has received a lot of attention in recent years. Russia’s Northern Sea Route and Canada’s Northwest Passage offer access to Arctic locations and resources and shorter routes between Pacific and Atlantic p...
What’s Next for the Central Arctic Ocean?
2018 has been a year for the books when it comes to ocean discoveries. With the vast majority of the world’s marine ecosystems still yet to be seen by human eyes, there is so much more we have yet to uncover throughout o...
5 Awe-Inspiring Ocean Discoveries of 2018
As Thanksgiving 2018 draws near, we can’t help but reflect on the incredible year we’ve had at Ocean Conservancy. Despite the ever-changing political climate, we continue to work successfully towards solutions that help...
What We’re Thankful for in 2018
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year is a special day known as Giving Tuesday. This year, it’s fast approaching! Giving Tuesday is both symbolic and significant, as people all over the world take time ou...
6 Ocean Animals You Can Help Save on Giving Tuesday
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...
Progress on Banning Dirty Fuel in Arctic Shipping
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...
Chasing the World’s Highest Tides
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...
How the Trump Administration Decides to Allow Risky Offshore Drilling
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...
This Halloween’s 5 Spookiest Threats to Pacific Fisheries
Ten Arctic and non-Arctic countries signed a binding agreement this month to prevent the start of commercial fishing in the international waters of the Central Arctic Ocean for at least 16 years while scientists assess t...