Inuit Voices on Canada’s Northwest Passage
For most of us, Canada’s Northwest Passage still conjures a romantic mystique: the lure of explorers, hardship, dreams, riches and failure. Where the Arctic explorers Franklin searched and died and where Amundsen at last...
Inuit Voices on Canada’s Northwest Passage
Opinion by Larry McKinney and Chris Robbins (This piece was originally posted on NOLA.com, February 15, 2018) In the shadow of New Orleans’ legendary Mardi Gras festivities, the city recently hosted a much more sob...
Make Sure the $16 Billion for Gulf Restoration is Well Spent
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Ocean Conservancy! With it being the month of February, you’ve probably seen close to a million heart-shaped objects as we’ve drawn closer and closer to this date. Boxes of little...
Stop What You’re Doing: These Animal Hearts Are Honestly Unbelievable
Four reasons why this billion dollar cut matters, and what you can do about it This February, President Trump demonstrates once again that his administration does not have much love (care or concern) for our ocean and th...
President Trump Proposes Shocking Cuts to NOAA Budget
It’s that time of year again…rosy-colored floral arrangements line grocery store aisles, and advertisements for personalized teddy bears holding custom chocolate arrangements are starting to really make their way u...
Show Your Love for the Ocean this Valentine’s Day
From the marshes of the Gulf to the Great Dismal Swamp, some of our most fascinating natural wonders may lie in some of the most unexpected places. While celebrating their importance to both human communities and those i...
A Few Things About Wetlands That Might Surprise You
Every January, hundreds of scientists gather for the Alaska Marine Science Symposium in Anchorage. For three days, I had the pleasure of diving into the latest marine science from some of the best minds working in the re...
Six Cool Alaska Science Stories
Here at Ocean Conservancy, we get countless requests for all things sea-related—including our best book recommendations for ocean lovers. The beginning of January is the perfect time to curl up with a warm cup of coffee...
The Books Every Ocean Lover Should Read in 2018
You may know West Indian manatees are one of the most adorable and graceful creatures in areas like the Gulf of Mexico, but there are some things about them that may truly surprise you. These nine facts will lead you to...
9 Reasons You Can’t Help but Love Manatees
It’s Sea Otter Awareness Week!! While the title of cutest animal ever may be up for debate, we know that sea otters are definitely in the running. Sea otters are just as full of interesting characteristics as they are fu...