BLOG PolicyUncategorized December 3, 2018

This World Wildlife Conservation Day, We’re Celebrating the Endangered Species Act

What does conservation mean to you? Maybe a childhood memory of fishing with family comes to mind. Maybe you think of a bald eagle or a grey wolf, iconic American animals that people across the country have fought to pro...

BLOG ArcticClimatePlasticsPolicyScience December 3, 2018

This World Wildlife Conservation Day, We’re Celebrating the Endangered Species Act

As Thanksgiving 2018 draws near, we can’t help but reflect on the incredible year we’ve had at Ocean Conservancy. Despite the ever-changing political climate, we continue to work successfully towards solutions that help...

BLOG PolicyUncategorized November 20, 2018

What We’re Thankful for in 2018

From the scenic coastlines of Virginia to the sandy beaches of Hawaii, the newly-elected 116th Congress has brought a new wave of potential ocean champions to the halls of the U.S. Capitol. A new congress represents a cl...

BLOG Policy November 12, 2018

5 Potential New Congressional Ocean Champions to Watch in 2019

As the U.S. emerges from a polarizing and divisive midterm election, Ocean Conservancy looks forward to continuing our work on important issues, on behalf of our members and the millions of people who depend on a healthy...

BLOG Policy November 7, 2018

Uniting for Our Ocean After the Midterm Elections

Ocean lovers, a big day for the world (and our ocean) is coming up in just a few days. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 6th, and it’s your chance to be a hero for our ocean Election outcomes can help our countr...

BLOG PolicyScienceUncategorized November 2, 2018

This Nov. 6, Our Ocean is Counting on You

We are just one week into our expedition in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary aboard the E/V Nautilus and our team of scientists, engineers and ocean experts already have a clear leader in our quest to pick a th...

BLOG PolicyScience October 31, 2018

A Real Life Visit to an Octopus’s Garden

This week Bali, Indonesia, is hosting the fifth annual Our Ocean conference. There is something inspiring about heads of state, industry leaders, conservationists like Ocean Conservancy and other stakeholders coming toge...

BLOG PlasticsPolicyScience October 29, 2018

A World of Ocean Planning

Each day, hundreds of thousands of the most deadly items of marine debris indiscriminately haunt our global ocean. Lost or abandoned fishing gear, better known as “ghost gear,” includes nets, long lines, fish traps, lobs...

BLOG PolicyScience October 26, 2018

Taking Aim at the Ghosts in Our Ocean

At Ocean Conservancy, my day usually begins with a big cup of coffee and a scan of the news for the latest developments in politics that might impact our work on ocean policy in Washington, D.C. This week is going to be...

BLOG PolicyScience October 22, 2018

Setting Sail Aboard the E/V Nautilus

With the rising concern about the impact of climate change in the wake of the new IPCC report and the recent acquisition by Ørsted of Deepwater Wind, it’s clear that the offshore renewable energy industry is experiencing...