In this powerful pair of essays, Mark J. Spalding, President of The Ocean Foundation, offers both a strategic analysis and a deeply personal reflection on the political upheaval currently threatening …
[Read more]
Latest Articles
Fish Art Contest Unveils Guy Harvey Shark Award
Photo Credit: Tina Zhao, Great White Shark / Wildlife Forever. White Bear Lake, MN (May 2, 2025) – Wildlife Forever is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Guy Harvey Shark Award, a special award division within the Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest sponsored by the Guy Harvey Foundation. This award celebrates outstanding student artwork …
[Read more]
Wonder Soil Mopping Up Climate Change
Let the Ground Keep the Falling Rainwater A recent science article utilizing multiple indirect data sources and models estimates that the world’s soil moisture water loss from 1979 to 2016 is 3,941 cubic kilometers. This is an enormous amount of water. Lake Huron holds 3,500 cubic kilometers, while Lake Michigan holds 4,918 cubic kilometers. Unless …
[Read more]
Breathe. Wheel. Flukes Up. Dive. Swim On, Whales!
April 24th was Massachusetts Right Whale Day. A vertical puff of water vapor split the air on that bright, calm day in Cape Cod Bay off Provincetown’s Wood End Lighthouse. The V-shaped blow is not visible because the whale is positioned broadside to us. Most baleen whales have narrower spouts. With no dorsal fin and …
[Read more]
Feature Destination: The Most Awe-Inspiring National Parks in Latin America
The national parks in Latin America are breathtaking, with diverse landscapes ranging from towering glaciers in Chile to lush tropical rainforests in Costa Rica and jaguar conservation areas in Belize. These areas of immense natural beauty enable you to immerse yourself into the rich biodiversity and culture this continent has to offer, where you’ll explore the unique ecosystems …
[Read more]
Feature Destination: Conservation and Environmental Sustainability in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, where the forest canopy teems with life and the oceans are home to the planet’s most majestic marine creatures, the commitment to conservation and sustainability is not just a practice, but a way of life. This dedication has placed Costa Rica at the forefront of ecological preservation, serving as a beacon of …
[Read more]
U.S. Sidesteps UN on Deep Sea Mining, Sparking Global Alarm
Image credit: © Stephanie Keith / Greenpeace As publishers connecting the global ocean conservation community, we’ve watched with growing concern as the United States government signals a controversial shift on deep-sea mining. The plan is to support mining operations outside the established United Nations framework – specifically bypassing the International Seabed Authority (ISA). This UN …
[Read more]
Living Oceans Foundation Partners with World Technology to Expand Ocean Education
In a powerful alliance for ocean education and advocacy, World Technology has officially welcomed the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation as its newest global content partner. Together, they aim to amplify access to world-class marine science content through the lens of innovation, storytelling, and digital reach. As a platform dedicated to celebrating human ingenuity …
[Read more]
Microplastics: From rubbish bins to your next meal
A sunny day, clear skies, and warm sands. Relaxing at the beach can put one at ease and take all the troubles away. This picture asks a darker question: How much plastic can you find? During a beach cleanup, one group of volunteers collected two, one-gallon buckets weighing in at 20 pounds total. The majority …
[Read more]
Coral Resilience in Our Ecosystem
Tropical Tragedies and Reef Resilience Picture yourself, snorkeling underneath crystal blue waters with tropical fish off the coast of a tropical island. Above you, the sun is shining with a slight breeze, and below you, is a beautiful ecosystem with every color of the rainbow. Besides being beautiful, coral is endangered. The top threat to …
[Read more]
Seaworthy Collective Opens Ocean Innovation Cohort 6
In a world where the ocean’s health directly impacts life on Earth, supporting innovation in marine technology is more critical than ever. That’s precisely the mission Seaworthy Collective has embraced—and in 2025, the Miami-based nonprofit is taking its commitment to ocean impact even further. On April 21, 2025, Seaworthy Collective opens applications for Cohort 6 …
[Read more]