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 of plants crucial in the fight against climate change: seagrass meadows. Although seagrasses are not as well-known as forests or jungles, these coastal ecosystems outperform their terrestrial counterparts in capturing and storing carbon. Read more…
Monmouth University Scientists Confirm New Invasive Species of Anemone in U.S. on New Jersey Beaches
A common inhabitant of the rocky coastlines of the British Isles and Northern Europe, the anemone has found a new home which bears some similarities – the jetties that protrude into the waters of the New Jersey Shore. The team located the anemones on a half-dozen beaches from Long Branch to Manasquan in Monmouth County. Read more…
Book Suggestion: The Wonder of Seashells – Discover the Meaning and Magic of the Ocean’s Treasures
There’s something magical about walking along the beach, feeling the warm sand beneath your feet, and spotting a seashell glistening in the sunlight. But have you ever stopped to wonder about the story behind that tiny treasure? The Wonder of Seashells is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating book that uncovers hidden meanings. Read more…
Ocean in Focus in Two Art Shows Through March
World-renowned photographer Ian Hutton, who is the curator of the Lord Howe Island Museum, and award-winning oil artist Selva Ozelli teamed up to bring a taste of Lord Howe Island Group with their art show titled “Paradise” to this inaugural Conference. Read more…
Working Backwards to Save The Sea
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 future. Without the tangible and the immediate, most of humanity muddles along and doesn’t fret about the future. Read more…
Plastic Makes Up 83% of South Florida’s Waste Pollution
Clean Miami Beach and The 5 Gyres Institute share findings from a seven-month waste audit in South Florida, which analyzed more than 20,000 items and highlights the alarming prevalence of single-use plastic waste across shorelines, urban neighborhoods, and wilderness spaces. Read more…
FEATURE DESTINATION – Journeys With Purpose: Snow Leopard Key Takeaways
Over 100 people joined Journeys With Purpose from all over the world for our latest Wild Horizons conversation featuring renowned photographer and National Geographic explorer Mattias Klum and Behzad J Larry from the High Asia Habitat Fund. Read more…
Journeys With Purpose: A Journey to Grootbos, Where Nature and Community Thrive
When I first arrived at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, I was immediately struck by its beauty. The rolling hills of fynbos, unique to the Cape Floral Kingdom, stretched as far as the eye could see, alive with color and fragrance. Read more…
FEATURE DESTINATION – Journeys With Purpose: The True Meaning of Life
It is day 5 of my journey in Ladakh and I am standing at the entrance gate of Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh and reading these beautiful words by the H.H 14th Dalai Lama and they sink in more than they would have done 5 days previously. Read more…
Francisco Garcia’s Take on the Future of the Wild Azores & Its Most Sacred Ocean Places
São Miguel, the largest and most visited of the nine Azorean islands, serves as something of a gateway to the archipelago’s rich marine life. Its proximity to the mainland and exceptional opportunities for whale watching, scuba diving, and snorkeling make it a magnet for tourism. Read more…
Where Culture & Conservation Meet: Samuel Ceremony Mole’s Inside Look at the Randilen Wildlife Management Area
The Randilen Wildlife Management Area (WMA), located on the eastern border of Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, serves as a vital buffer zone for one of Africa’s most treasured ecosystems. Spanning 312 square kilometers, Randilen protects critical wildlife corridors and sustains the delicate balance. Read more…
Meeting Luke Senior: A Look Into How Rewilding is Reviving Argyll’s Iconic Ecosystems
Tucked away on Scotland’s west coast, Argyll is a region defined by its rugged beauty and its once rich ecological diversity. Despite its remote nature, it’s still surprisingly accessible—a place where ancient woodlands meet dramatic coastal landscapes, offering a window into Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage. Read more…
Dr Sylvia Earle & Hope Spot Champions Celebrate South Africa’s Marine Biodiversity & Diverse Cultural Connections
Two Oceans Aquarium hosted Mission Blue and Champions from the seven South African Hope Spots. Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue and a legendary marine biologist, joined the Hope Spot Champions in celebrating the growing South African Hope Spot network. Read more…
IUCN Spotlights Green Fins at Bali Ocean Days 2025, Calling for a Stronger Business Model in Marine Conservation
IUCN Global Ocean Director, Minna Epps, has spotlighted Green Fins Indonesia along with a call for stronger business models that sustain marine conservation. Speaking at the inaugural session of Bali Ocean Days 2025 held on 7-8 February, Epps emphasised the need for sustainable financing to support and scale marine conservation initiatives such as Green Fins. Read more…
Greenpeace Organizations Go to Trial on High-Stakes SLAPP Lawsuit That Could Redefine Protest Rights
Energy Transfer, the Big Oil corporation behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, pursued $300 million in damages from Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International, accusing these organizations of playing a central role in organizing the Indigenous-led resistance to the pipeline back in 2016. Read more…
Rescued Sea Turtles Receive Greek Mythology-Themed Names as Rehabilitation Continues at New England Aquarium
The annual sea turtle cold-stunning season came to a close in early January, with the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy, MA, treating more than 500 live turtles that washed onto beaches along Cape Cod Bay beginning in November. Read more…
The Sultans of Swag Versus Looking at Clouds from Both Sides Now
A new scientific study indicates that changing cloud cover may be behind most of the abrupt global warming observed in 2023, with the rise in carbon dioxide contributing to only 10% of the warming. Climate scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies find that the world’s cloud cover has shrunk by a small but tangible degree in the past two decades. Read more…
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