Strengthening Ocean Conservation Globally by Connecting People, Telling Stories, Sharing Science
Navigating Troubled Waters: A Personal Reflection In this heartfelt essay, Mark J. Spalding reflects on four decades of building global trust through ocean conservation—now shaken by abrupt political changes. He …
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These Underwater Meadows Capture More Carbon Than Forests — Here’s Why They Matter More Than You Think Along the coasts of the world’s temperate and tropical oceans thrives a group …
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20 Critically Ill Sea Turtles Arrived in Landlocked Missouri for Rehabilitation Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (WOW), a world-class nonprofit conservation organization, has welcomed its fifth …
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National Geographic Explorer Thomas Peschak to Receive 2025 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling Award-winning photographer and National Geographic Explorer Thomas P. Peschak will receive the National Geographic Society’s 2025 …
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Azores Establishes Largest Marine Protected Area Network in North Atlantic Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal: As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBDCOP16), the Autonomous Region of the Azores …
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Where Blue Becomes Green: Lessons From Thailand’s Turbid Reefs A tidal wave of coral research and restoration has swept the global oceans and lapped at shallow coastlines over the past …
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Easter Island, Hard Work & Good Cheer for a Changing Climate-Challenged World The anchor chain clinked and clanked through the hawsehole on the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde until the large …
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New Round of MSC Funding Supports Research to Help Fisheries Safeguard Stocks & Minimize Impact on Wildlife The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) today announced 32 new grants through its …
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NEWSROOM Back to the Bay: Southern Sea Otter Conservation Efforts in Northern California The southern sea otter, or California sea otter, is one of three endangered subspecies of sea otter …
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Explore the Depths and Uncover Iceland’s Hidden Underwater Wonders Iceland’s natural splendour is no secret, with its dramatic landscapes, towering glaciers, and mesmerizing northern lights. But the Silfra fissure offers …
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