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 has passed groundbreaking legislation designating the largest marine protected area network in the North Atlantic. Read more…

Scientists Explore the Seafloor of Chilean Patagonia to Reconstruct Impacts of Volcanic Eruptions

An international team of scientists is reconstructing the impact of the 2008 Chaitén volcanic eruption on the marine environment following an expedition onboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too). Read more…

2024 Blue Parks Small Grants Awarded to Six Marine Conservation Projects

Marine Conservation Institute is excited to announce the six recipients of the 2024 Blue Parks Small Grants. These grants support projects that enhance marine protected areas (MPAs) and strengthen conservation outcomes. Read more…

Standing Strong for Peace and Planet Under Trump

As the world responds to the results of this recent U.S. election, we at SEVENSEAS Media spent the last hours reminding ourselves of the power of resilience and unity. A new Trump presidency will present serious challenges to environmental policies both in the United States and globally. Read more…

Why Environmental Media Matters More Than Ever, and Why It Is Struggling to Survive

In a world increasingly obsessed with measurable outcomes, the field of environmental conservation is no exception. We’re constantly required to provide results- acres of mangroves planted, kilometers of coastlines restored, numbers of species tagged or rescued. Read more…

Adapting Conservation Skills for a Tech-Driven Future

The landscape of environmental conservation has changed dramatically, and it is now much harder to predict where someone will be in their career five or ten years from now. It used to basically be straightforward. If you were a marine biologist, for example, you could reasonably anticipate what your job would look like over time. Read more…

Reef-World Marks Two Decades of Marine Conservation: Strengthening Impact Amid Coral Reef Threats

2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of The Reef-World Foundation’s tireless efforts for global coral reef conservation. The UK charity is the international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative, known as the leading voice in sustainable marine tourism. Read more…

CCMI Launches Buy-a-Brick Campaign for The Expansion of Marine Education & Research Centre to Inspire The Next Generation

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is excited to announce the launch of its Buy-a-Brick campaign, a community-driven effort to raise $2.9 million for the expansion of the current site to a, state-of-the-art education and research centre. Read more…

The Ocean Hope Project: Celebrating the High Seas and Rallying Support for a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

Over two thirds of global wildlife is already gone, the climate crisis is wreaking havoc on communities and the environment everywhere. The ocean, which covers most of our planet, faces an onslaught of threats from overfishing to pollution and climate change. Read more…

FEATURE DESTINATION – Unearthing The Rich Biodiversity on Turneffe Atoll

Turneffe Atoll – home to the largest coral atoll in both Belize and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System – which sustains an extraordinary wealth of marine biodiversity, provides livelihood for local communities, and draws visitors with its array of available marine activities. Read more…

FEATURE DESTINATION – Belize Uncovered: Explore, Conserve, and Connect

In Belize, vibrant coral reefs, lush rainforests, and rich cultural heritage combine with a remarkable commitment to conservation. This isn’t just a travel destination; it’s a pioneering country dedicated to protecting its natural treasures. Read more…

FEATURE DESTINATION – Wild Horizons: In Conversation with Paul Lister & Elma Kay

In 2025, we will host a small group of 8 guests in Belize to engage with the nation’s pioneering NGOs, discovering the nation’s vast ecological wealth and character of environmental stewardship. Read more…

Touch the Earth Lightly, Use the Earth Gently

In Shetland’s Lerwick Harbor, the grey stone buildings stand close together.  Rows of houses line streets that march downhill in curving lines to meet the sea. They buttress against the cold winds that race across the northern most fetch of the North Sea. Read more…

FEATURE DESTINATION – A Greener Future: The Female Guardians Saving Belize

A nation of just over 400,000 citizens, Belize was protecting its ecosystems long before the UN’s commitment to protect 30% of the world’s land and sea by 2030. Read more…

Cooling the Gulf of Maine Surface Ocean Waters

None of us are strangers to the reports of the Gulf of Maine heating 97% faster than the world’s oceans. However, the actual reasons for this can be lost in the constant headlines about global warming and rising greenhouse gases. Read more…

Gondwana Ecotours Unveils NEW Norway Western Fjords Adventure

In an era where discerning travellers seek authentic experiences that minimize environmental impact, Gondwana Ecotours presents a meticulously crafted nine-day journey through Norway’s Western Fjords. Read more…

Hydrologic Modeling from MSU Scientists Lends Insight Into How Water Can be Conserved, Managed

In grade school, you may have learned about the water cycle. Water falls from the sky as varied forms of precipitation, exists on the Earth as groundwater or surface water, evaporates or transpires into the atmosphere as gas, and condenses back into a liquid (or solid) state. Read more…

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Explore SEVENSEAS Media’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guida. A simply curated selection of unique items chosen by our team. This collection highlights some favorite finds, from ocean-inspired treasures to unexpected picks that celebrate sustainability and artistry. Whether you’re searching for something special or simply browsing for inspiration, our guide offers some fun choices you might not have heard of before. See more…