Honoring the Women Who Fight for Our Ocean (Part 2)
In honor of Women’s History Month, Ocean Conservancy will be publishing a three-part blog series highlighting some of the amazing female scientists who study and protect our ocean. Kathryn Sullivan We recently told you a...
Honoring the Women Who Fight for Our Ocean (Part 2)
Just after midnight on March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef in Alaska’s Prince William Sound. In the days that followed, the tanker spilled approximately 11 million gallons of oil into the sound....
Four Reasons Why an Arctic Oil Spill Could be Catastrophic
This piece was co-authored by Chris Robbins, senior manager of restoration planning at Ocean Conservancy, and Bob Spies, former chief scientist for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. The first and second phases...
Four Years Out and Counting: Taking Stock of the BP Disaster Through the Lens of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
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 year’s photo contest was the best one yet! We received more than 1,700 beautiful entries. From dolphins to divers, you wowed our judges with your photographic prowess. We’d like to offer our congratulations to Josep...
Announcing the Winners of the 2014 Marine Wildlife and Seascape Photo Contest
(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
In honor of Women’s History Month, Ocean Conservancy will be publishing a three-part blog series highlighting some of the amazing female scientists who study and protect our ocean.
Honoring the Women Who Fight for Our Ocean
After a lengthy confirmation process, the U.S. Senate finally acted earlier today to confirm Dr. Kathryn Sullivan to be the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This won’t be a big change f...
Five Amazing Facts About Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Our Newly Confirmed Head of NOAA
We’ve received some truly amazing photos from this year’s photo contest! Thank you to everyone who participated! The photo submission period is officially over and now the fun begins. It’s time to vote for your favorites...
It’s time to vote for your favorite photos
(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...