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 group of critically ill sea turtles to its cutting-edge Sea Turtle Center. As the only dedicated sea turtle rescue facility in the Midwest. Read more…
Orangutan Haven – A Holistic Approach to Conservation in Sumatra
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 of the surrounding forest. Krismon is an adult male Sumatran orangutan who lives with five others of his kind at the Orangutan Haven sanctuary in Pancur Batu, Northern Sumatra. Read more…
Plastic Makes Up Nearly 80 Percent of Waste Found Across U.S. National Parks
The 5 Gyres Institute published results from its annual Plastic-Free Parks TrashBlitz, a community science project that tracks waste trends across U.S. national parks and federal lands. According to data submitted by volunteers, plastic is the most prevalent material polluting national parks for the third year in a row. Read more…
Book Suggestion: Discover the World’s Most Breathtaking Dive Destinations with “Ultimate Dive Sites by Todd Thimios”
With 50 of the most amazing dive sites and underwater experiences from around the world, Ultimate Dive Sites is the perfect companion for your next underwater adventure. These extraordinary dive sites are from around the globe for both recreational and professional divers alike. See more…
Tiburon Subsea & Ocean Floor Geophysics Sign MOU to Expand Capabilities of Revolutionary AUV Design
In 2025, Tiburon is launching an initiative to develop its own revolutionary commercial AUV with its patent-pending technology. As a key part of this initiative, Tiburon announces an agreement to incorporate OFG’s Self-Compensating Magnetometer, Hypermag, iCP, and HyperEMF systems. Read more…
OceanWell Secures $11 Million in Series A to Build Deep-Sea Water Farms & Supply Abundant Fresh Water
OceanWell is developing modular deep-sea water farms made up of pods that harness natural hydrostatic pressure at depths of 400 meters for reverse osmosis desalination. Each pod can produce up to one million gallons of fresh water daily, and the modular design allows for scalable projects based on demand. Read more…
Feature Destination:
Oceanic Society – Whale Watching
Join Oceanic Society on an unforgettable whale-watching trip from San Francisco. We offer whale-watching trips to see humpback, blue, and grey whales that are feeding or migrating off of our coast, as well as dolphins and porpoises. Read more…
FEATURE DESTINATION – Journeys With Purpose: Whale Watching Around the World
Intelligent, social and curious, whales have earned themselves a reputation as the friendly giants of our underwater world. Encountering them in the wild is often a transformative experience that many remember for the rest of their lives. Read more…
Feature Destination: Dance With Whales – Join us Swimming with Nature’s Gentle Giants
There are days when we might spend hours in the water with whales, and others where we might not see them at all. This is true for both Tonga and French Polynesia. See more…
Traveling in a Warming World: How ‘Conscious Exploration’ is Putting Heat on Modern Travel Practices
As the planet heats up, so does our desire to travel. Travel and hospitality industries have broken new ground this year, with people of all ages embracing domestic and international experiences in record numbers. Read more…
Landmark Study Using 21 Years of New England Aquarium’s MCAF Data Finds Small Grants Advance Ocean Conservation & Equity
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately impacted by threats to ocean health, such as overfishing and climate change, which are often caused by the world’s high-income countries (HICs). Read more…
Spekboom: The Carbon-Sequestering Plant in Africa’s Great Karoo
Over the course of 25 years, the Tompkins family have worked on a variety of successful restoration projects at Samara Karoo, but this “miracle plant” has turned out to be the one of the most effective carbon-sequestering schemes they could have possibly imagined. Read more…
The Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025 is Now Open for Applications
The Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025 is seeking innovative solutions to address the global ocean crisis. The challenge is open to a wide range of projects, including new business models, innovative products or services, and communication strategies or plans. More info…
The Number One Challenge in Ocean Conservation- And the Solution
From researchers in Antarctica to policymakers in Washington, D.C., from coral gardeners in Thailand to Navy officers at sea, conservation takes many forms, covers countless issues, and focuses on so many species, that they haven’t even all been discovered yet. Read more…
Paris Agreement Fallout, But Grassroots Conservation Remains the Backbone of Climate Action
President Trump has officially withdrawn the United States from the Paris Agreement, a move that weakens global efforts to combat climate change and undermines years of international cooperation. This decision arrives at a critical time, as climate-fueled disasters devastate communities worldwide and scientists warn that the window for meaningful action is rapidly closing. Read more…
Secretive Slugs Could Hold Key to WA’s Hidden Marine Biodiversity
These air-breathing slugs live on rocky and muddy shores where they hide at high tide and emerge at low tide to feed and reproduce, playing a major role in coastal ecosystems. However, despite their high numbers, they’ve never been properly documented along any part of Australia’s coastline until now. Read more…
Restoring The Climate with Native Plants and Deeper Soils
A tipping point is crossed when sufficient vegetation and soils are lost. The land surfaces harden or are paved over, transforming into hot plates or heat islands. These surfaces warm stormwater that is no longer held by vegetation and soils. Read more…
“Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy” – Reflections on the Netflix Documentary
The film discusses the manipulative tactics employed by big corporations to lure consumers into excessive spending, often at the expense of our financial well-being and environmental sustainability. Moreover, This documentary resonated with me because this level of consumerism affects us all and every aspect of the environment. Read more…
Cover photo: Humpback Whale By Josh Munoz
Photo banner: A humpback whale calf rises up to the surface for a breath of air by Karim Iliya
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