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PUBLICATION GUIDELINES

Do you have a conservation message or story you would like to share? We welcome both written and video contributions about environmental conservation, technology, sustainable travel, highlights on other organizations, creative writing, conservation photography, and much more. Email your story idea to publisher@sevenseasmedia.org.

Our Mission

SEVENSEAS Media spotlights the impactful work of our conservation partners, showcasing both pressing issues and the people behind them. We are thrilled to publish community contributions and welcome repeat and regular contributors.

Contribution Formats

1. Single Image

Ideal for photographers. Submit a single image with a detailed caption or short story (minimum 300 words).

2. Photography Series

Submit 3 to 7+ images with a larger story or individual captions. Include an introduction and closing statement (around 700 words).

3. Articles

We accept articles of varying lengths and styles. Whether it is a brief piece or a detailed manuscript, all are welcome.

4. Feature Destinations

A collection of three to five articles ranging in length and style. These can be from different authors and can include both conservation issues and travel pieces.

Encouragement for Contributors

We encourage all forms of writing and welcome contributors from all backgrounds. Do not be intimidated if English is not your first language; we are here to support you.

Submission Details

Please include a headshot, a short bio, and any relevant links you would like included. Email all components in one message to publisher@sevenseasmedia.org. If images are too large, please send via Dropbox or Google Drive.

Rights, Permissions, and Contributor Responsibilities

By submitting a contribution to SEVENSEAS Media, you certify that:

  • All text, images, video, and other materials in your submission are your own original work, or you hold the necessary rights or licenses to share them for publication.
  • Your submission does not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
  • Where your images or video include identifiable people or private property, you have obtained any permissions or releases required for publication.
  • You accept responsibility for any claims arising from materials you submit.

You Keep Your Rights

Contributors retain full ownership and copyright of all images, video, and writing they submit. By contributing, you grant SEVENSEAS Media a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free permission to:

  • Publish your contribution in our current and future publications, including the website, newsletters, and digital magazine.
  • Use your images, video clips, or short excerpts in our social media posts and short-form videos, which exist to promote your work and direct readers back to your article.

You will be credited appropriately in all uses. This permission is non-exclusive, meaning you remain free to publish, sell, or license your work anywhere else at any time.

A Note on AI

AI is everywhere, and it can be a genuinely useful tool. Many of our contributors use it for editing, proofreading, and polishing their drafts, and we welcome that. But because SEVENSEAS Media publishes scientific and conservation content that students, researchers, and organizations cite as fact, we hold a clear line on two things:

  • Imagery must be real. By submitting, you certify that your photographs and video are authentic. Standard adjustments such as exposure, color correction, and cropping are fine, but AI may not be used to generate an image or to add, remove, or alter anything that was actually in the frame.
  • Content must be human-generated or human-verified. AI assistance with editing and proofreading is welcome, but every factual claim, observation, and account in your submission must come from you or be verified by you. We cannot publish fabricated statements, invented sources, or unverified AI output.

We appreciate your understanding here. It is precisely because our contributors care about accuracy that SEVENSEAS has earned the trust of the communities who rely on it.

Compensation

Please note that as a free resource and non-profit, SEVENSEAS Media does not offer compensation for written work or photography.

Copyright and Image Use

SEVENSEAS Media is a non-profit platform that publishes contributions from a global network of writers, photographers, and volunteers. All contributors are responsible for ensuring that the text, images, and materials they submit are their own original work or are properly licensed for publication.

SEVENSEAS Media makes reasonable efforts to verify content but, given the volume and global nature of submissions, cannot independently confirm the licensing status of every submitted work. We respect the rights of creators and are committed to resolving any concerns transparently and in good faith.

If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, please see our full Copyright and DMCA Policy or contact our Designated Agent at copyright@sevenseasmedia.org. For informal questions about how an image or article appeared on our site, contact info@sevenseasmedia.org.