Working Backwards to Save The Sea
By Renee Bonorchis START One theory goes that human beings are psychologically incapable of caring about an event they’ve been told will be catastrophic but will happen far in the …
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Category: Women in Conservation
These Underwater Meadows Capture More Carbon Than Forests — Here’s Why They Matter More Than You Think
By Maria Jose Castaneda. Along the coasts of the world’s temperate and tropical oceans thrives a group of plants crucial in the fight against climate change: seagrass meadows. Although seagrasses …
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Science for Society: The Urgent Need for Investment in Science Communication
Science is essential to society. It helps us to better understand the world around us and solve complex and impactful problems, such as fisheries and coral reef declines, changes in …
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Orangutan Haven – A Holistic Approach to Conservation in Sumatra
By Lorraine Miller In the morning mist, a deep rumbling call echoes through the trees as its creator sits perched on a high platform, taking in the sights and sounds …
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Women in Conservation – SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – Issue 116 – Jan 2025
Scientists Document Rich Biodiversity Along Underexplored Chilean Coastline An international team of scientists on board a recent Schmidt Ocean Institute R/V Falkor (too) expedition surveyed nearly 20 methane seeps, some of which …
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It Begins with the Ocean Biome
By Laura Guertin, Penn State Brandywine, Media, PA, USA My inspiration for this quilt came from an unexpected event – a virtual podcast discussion about world biomes. Back in 2020, …
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Dr. Abbrar Labban, an Environmental conservation specialist for the Conservation of Coral Reefs & Turtles in the Red Sea
Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Abbrar’s connection to the sea began early, with childhood vacations spent snorkeling and swimming along the pristine Red Sea coast-a place not many international travelers …
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Dr. Vanessa Robitzch, a Communication, Citizen Science, & Outreach Program Manager for Conservation of Coral Reefs & Turtles in the Red Sea
Vanessa is a true multi-hyphenate in marine conservation, a marine biologist, population geneticist, and fish ecologist dedicated to protecting coral reef biodiversity. Her research combines ecological, biological, and genetic insights …
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Lisa Uttal, a Science Outreach and Media Coordinator at NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS)
Growing up in Michigan near freshwater lakes, Lisa spent countless hours in the water from a very young age and out in nature. She was a diver and swimmer for …
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Jamie Fitzgerald, an Ocean Conservationist & Partnerships Lead at Edges of Earth Collective
Jamie is a marketing and communications consultant, conservationist, and PADI Divemaster who has dedicated her career to advancing impactful solutions for people and the planet. With over a decade of …
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