5 Fish to Brighten your Day
It’s one wild ocean out there when it comes to fishes and their flashy fins, humorous habits and serious camouflage capabilities. Take even the most unsuspecting fish and we bet you’ll find something fun and unexpected a...
5 Fish to Brighten your Day
Wonder Woman? Aquaman? Batman? All of the above? (GASP! Holy saltmarshes ocean fans, am I drawing a connection between Super Heroes and a marine ecosystem?!) When I think about estuaries, that’s what comes to mind. By th...
Estuaries, the Coastal Super Heroes
We have a great reason to celebrate in the Gulf region this holiday season—the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation just announced several new projects to restore the Gulf’s special places and the animals that depend on...
Gulf Restoration is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
Found in both tropical and temperate waters all across the globe, seahorses are arguably one of the most distinctive and charismatic marine wildlife species in existence. Ranging in length from more than a foot to under...
7 Wild Facts You May Not Know About Seahorses
There have been a lot of headlines this week about the 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA 4) report and the Trump Administration’s attempts to bury the report by releasing it the day after Thanksgiving. What hasn’t rec...
Climate Change is Here. What Does That Mean for Our Ocean?
2018 has been a year for the books when it comes to ocean discoveries. With the vast majority of the world’s marine ecosystems still yet to be seen by human eyes, there is so much more we have yet to uncover throughout o...
5 Awe-Inspiring Ocean Discoveries of 2018
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...
What We’re Thankful for in 2018
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year is a special day known as Giving Tuesday. This year, it’s fast approaching! Giving Tuesday is both symbolic and significant, as people all over the world take time ou...
6 Ocean Animals You Can Help Save on Giving Tuesday
The federal government has jurisdiction over a huge expanse of ocean. It manages activities in these waters—generally from three to 200 miles from coastlines—including shipping, fishing, recreation, conservation, offshor...
How the Trump Administration Decides to Allow Risky Offshore Drilling
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...