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Everything Matters in an Interconnected World
Researchers only began to understand the “diel migration” a few decades ago. It’s “the largest…
Marine Conservation Discounts Inside!
Are you passionate about protecting the ocean? Maybe you’d love to help the cause and…
Competition Announces Solutions to Reduce Coastal Overfishing
Winners and Runners Up from Cabo Verde, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Peru The World Bank Coastal Fisheries…
Frozen Planet II
Frozen Planet II is presented by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit. The Arctic, Antarctica,…
Despite Record Profits and Prices, Oil Industry Greed is a Bottomless Pit
Canada offers some of the world’s most generous support for the fossil fuel industry, but industry…
Canada’s Plastics Ban is a Necessary First Step
Most of us have seen images of sea turtles malformed by plastic six-pack rings, dead…
Study Reveals what Dive Tourists are Demanding from Businesses
Reef-World released a report informed by divers to help the diving industry bounce back from…
We Have No Water to Waste
Recently, a giant American corporation, Blue Triton, was granted permission to extract and bottle billions of…
People Suffer as Climate Disrupters Rake in Massive Profits
The lineage of our human species has survived for several million years thanks to a…
Statement from Josh Laughren, Oceana Canada’s Executive Director, Regarding the Renewed Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan
Oceana Canada supports the federal government’s announcement of $2 billion for Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan. The oceans…
We Can’t Look Away From Our Overheating World
Near the end of the film Don’t Look Up, Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, astronomer Randall Mindy, turns…
Tracking Ironbound from Ocearch
Ironbound has arrived at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia! This mature male white shark was tagged…
Teen Diver Says Mounds of Trash Found Underwater in Toronto’s Humber Bay
“Now you see it, now you don’t!” A Toronto teen has issued a warning after…
Resistance Radio – Interview: Julia Barnes
Julia Barnes is an award winning Canadian documentary filmmaker. She is the director of Sea…
Thunder Cove, Prince Edward Island 250+ Million Year Old Tea Pot Rock
Teacup Rock at Thunder Cove Beach is one of the most photographed rock formations on…
Madagascar Whale Shark Project Unveils New Project to Empower Conservationists to Protect the Ocean
Today, the Madagascar Whale Shark Project is announcing a new way for ocean-lovers to support its efforts…
Should We Be Working 15-hour Weeks?
The five-day workweek is an anachronistic relic of a time when conditions were far different…
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Featured in Science
From direct action to marine conservation research, Sea Shepherd protects endangered wildlife in some of…
Ban Shark Fin Sales In Florida
Please ask the State of Florida to prohibit the possession, sale, trade, purchase, shipping, barter, exchange,…
Be the Solution, Not the Problem – Plastic Free July
Accept the challenge Are you up for the Plastic Free July challenge? Participants tell us…
Onna Village, First In Japan To Implement Green Fins Environmental Standards
To reduce the pressures on coral reefs and increase the value of sustainable marine tourism…
Invasion of the European Green Crab
Fishermen on Canada’s east coast believe the European Green Crab species is here to stay.…
Sharkfest Premieres July 10, 2022
SharkFest will premiere on National Geographic television on Sunday, July 10 for four weeks. To…
Concerns for Sea Urchins – Your Help is Needed
Diadema antillarum, also known as the long-spined sea urchin, is one of the most important…
Discover the Sea Photography Contest
Are you participating in REEF’s Conservation Challenge? It’s a fun way to get involved in…
“Ocean Tribute” Award Five Years on Successful Course for the Seas
With the initiation of the “ocean tribute” award in 2017, the Monegasque Prince Albert II…
Fossil Gas Isn’t Natural, and it’s Not a Climate Solution
The fossil fuel industry has employed many strategies over the years to keep money flowing.…
World Ocean Day – Making a Difference in Portsmouth
World Ocean Day supports collaborative efforts to promote ocean health and wellbeing. It is a…
Ocean Decade Unveils New Set of Endorsed Actions on All Continents
UNESCO has announced the endorsement of 63 new endorsed Actions in the context of the…
Stop Overfishing Capelin in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tell government leaders to close the commercial capelin fishery immediately. Capelin are a keystone forage…
Plastic Free July – Take the Challenge
Small Changes Can Add Up! Plastic Free July® is a global movement that empowers millions…
A Journey from Teacher to Swimmer to Environmental Campaigner – Meet Sarah Shreeve: Founder of Stop The Sewage Southsea
When I was 18, just as my friends were finishing A levels and heading off…
Green Fins Materials Now Available in Bahasa Malaysia
The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of Green Fins – and Reef Check Malaysia…
Whale Watching on Brier Island
“Join us as we board the Mega Nova of Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises…
Illegal Fishing Fleet Blacklisted in Indian Ocean To Safeguard Tuna
A fleet of tuna fishing vessels with a history of illegal activity has been blacklisted…
Will the World Again Hit “Snooze” on Latest Climate Alarm?
Over the decades that I and others have been warning about the consequences of burning…
Learn more about Ocean Week Canada
June 3-12, 2022 It is an annual national celebration of ocean events, learning, and engagement…
PADI AWARE – Dive Against Debris® – Kingston 2022
Photo via Facebook The Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, in collaboration with…
The Reef-World Foundation is a winner of The Escape 100
The Reef-World Foundation has been selected for The Escape 100, a well-known campaign highlighting the…
Ever Stayed in an Eco-Resort? Learn More About America’s Most Impressive Sustainable Places to Stay
While there are many benefits to traveling the world, packing up your suitcase and striking…
Tell Doug Ford to Stop Plans for the Holland Marsh Highway
It’s no secret that Doug Ford thinks protecting the environment is red tape. He’s proving…
Alaska’s Moon Jellyfish
Increased observations of Moon Jellyfish In Alaska have been attributed to warmer ocean temperatures and…
The European Parliament Has Called For Ocean Action: Germany Must Lead
This week, in two key votes, the European Parliament called on the EU to urgently tackle the…
European Parliament Calls for Action on Bottom Fishing and True Protection for EU’s Marine Protected Areas
In an important step for the protection of the ocean and the climate, Members of…
Fossil Fuel Funding is an Investment in Disaster
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment shows the world is unnecessarily headed toward climate catastrophe,…