Exxon Valdez Oil Disaster 25 Years Later
On March 24, 1989, a few hours after the Exxon Valdez spill began, Alaska Gov. Steve Cowper and I boarded the tanker. At the time I was serving as Alaska’s commissioner of environmental conservation. We flew on a single-...
Exxon Valdez Oil Disaster 25 Years Later
(This blog is part of a series of interviews with scientists who are championing marine research in the Gulf of Mexico.) Shrimp are not just an integral part of the Gulf Coast’s culture and cuisine, but they are also a p...
Interview: The Unfolding Story of BP Disaster’s Impact on Gulf Shrimp
(This blog is part of a series of interviews with scientists who are championing marine research in the Gulf of Mexico.) A preeminent whale shark expert and ecophysiologist, Dr. Eric R. Hoffmayer is a research fishery bi...
Interview: Dr. Eric Hoffmayer on Tracking Whale Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico
Do you know the Gulf of Mexico? Do you really know the wildlife that lives in its waters or how we use its resources—for better or worse—to support our economy? I thought I had a grasp on this before beginning a multi-ye...
The Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem: There’s a Map for That
Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) are one of the Gulf of Mexico’s signature fish. They are extremely popular among recreational fishermen and a prized offering at restaurants and seafood markets, as well as a top predat...
10 Key Facts About Red Snapper
“Changing the world is a lot easier when you’ve got the right tools.” That’s the motto of Causes, a web platform that provides free and easy tools for individuals and nonprofitsto spread the word,...
Ocean Conservancy and Causes: Turning Awareness into Action
Nothing exemplifies the challenges of managing reef fish quite like the woeful tale of Nassau grouper. Once an iconic emblem of healthy Caribbean reefs (see Carmen Yeung’s recent post on endangered corals) and a st...
Why The Nassau Grouper Needs Endangered Species Protection
The leatherback sea turtle has spent over 100 million years living beneath the ocean’s waves. It is the longest surviving and one of the largest reptiles on earth. With a heritage that goes back to the dinosaur era, the...
Species Spotlight: Leatherback Sea Turtles
California’s Fish & Game Commission is considering making big changes to better protect some of the ocean’s smallest fish. If you live in California, you can help us protect these vitally important fish. For the sake...
Forage Fish: The Tiny Fish That Support Our Entire Ocean
Today Ocean Conservancy turns 40 years old. That’s quite the milestone when you think about how we got started. (View a slideshow of our history.) Founded in the midst of the nascent environmental movement in 1972, Ocean...