Put an End to Fossil Fuel Subsidies
You probably know that climate change and plastic pollution are two of the biggest threats facing our ocean. But did you know that they share a common cause? Fossil fuels. Burning oil, coal and natural gas is the largest...
Put an End to Fossil Fuel Subsidies
For those of us at Ocean Conservancy, Earth Day was less of a day and more of a week-long event this year, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcomes. Ocean-based climate solutions were at the heart of the discussions...
Nations Make Waves on Ocean-Climate Action
We know it’s now an all-hands-on-deck moment for climate. So, it’s a good thing we’re seeing climate action picking up steam here in the United States and around the world because halting climate change is like stopping...
Turning Down the Sun to Cool the Earth?
As Ocean Conservancy has delved into addressing climate change, we have found that nature-based solutions offer some of the best ways to not only safely store carbon pollution in the ground and seafloor, but also provide...
A Next Level for Coastal Restoration
These past few months have been a roller-coaster of ups and downs, not only for our ocean but for daily life. As we finish out the last of the cold days of winter, it’s important to stay positive for the spring ahead. Th...
4 Ways to Channel Your Inner Jellyfish When Times Get Hard
There is a spot on the Pacific Coast Highway between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach that signifies home for Arianna Criscione. Throughout her youth, those beaches saw her playing football, volleyball, any sport, with her...
Paris Saint-Germain Féminine Goalkeeper, Arianna Criscione, Joins Team Ocean
While the ocean is appreciated for many reasons such as its natural beauty, raw power, healing abilities and the cool animals that call it home, we often forget an additional impressive ocean attribute. I’m talking about...
An Ocean-Powered Recovery for Our Economy
When the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field this Sunday for Super Bowl LV, Ocean Conservancy will be rooting for both sides. Why? Because our ocean needs every team—and every player—doing thei...
Why Sports are a Critical Ally for Conservation
January is the month when I send the most thank-yous and notes of gratitude to wrap up the holidays and my birthday. After the past year, however, it’s a bit harder than usual to reflect with gratitude when so many are s...
Gratitude for the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act
This blog was co-written by guest blogger, Oswald Schmitz. Oswald is Professor of Ecology in the Yale School of the Environment. He is a former member of Ocean Conservancy’s Board of Directors and continues to serve in a...