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Sex Lives of Corals: From Spawning to Conservation
This presentation is part of the Seaside Chats speaker series hosted by Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.…
Join A Fantastic Marine Conservation Open Day with GVI This February
Join us on 19th February as we discuss and celebrate the many motivations to embark…
Rest is Good, But Resolving Global Crises Means Not Looking Away
When people do things they shouldn’t, they often try to distract attention from their actions. Guardian writer…
The Maldives Underwater Initiative at Six Senses Laamu is Rewarded For Conservation Through a Global Award and the Designation of Marine Protected Areas in Laamu Atoll
The Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI) was recently recognized as a global leader in marine conservation…
World-Class Dive Resort to Transform Mozambique’s North-East Coast
Once ravaged by poachers, Ilha do Fogo is now the centre of conservation on the…
Government of Canada Builds on Success Under the Ghost Gear Fund With Second Call for Proposals
June 10, 2021 Ottawa, ON – Lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear, or ‘ghost gear,’…
Age of Union Alliance Announces $4.5 Million Donation to Sea Shepherd
The fight to protect marine wildlife and preserve threatened species receives a major boost today; Age…
Everything Under the Sun
As light slowly returns to the Northern Hemisphere, we anticipate brighter days ahead. It’s a…
If Our Stories Set Us Apart, We Need to Create New Ones
According to philosopher-historian Yuval Noah Harari, “Homo sapiens conquered this planet thanks above all to the unique…
VIDEO: Maldives Manta Ray Research Expedition – Episode 1
In October 2021, a team of 16 researchers, educators and media makers embarked on a…
Reef-World Stronger and More Dynamic Moving Towards 2022 Despite Global Pandemic
Reef-World’s annual report reveals that the charity continues to prioritise coral reef health moving forward.…
The First Sanctuary for Rescued Whales in North America is Expected to Open in 2023
The Whale Sanctuary Project has launched its visitor and operations center, marking the first step…
We Have to Stop Squandering our Brief Time on Earth
The planet and its miraculous nature will go on with or without us. After all,…
Costa Rica First Country in Continental Americas to Implement Green Fins Environmental Standards
Helping the country to achieve the national biodiversity targets The Reef-World Foundation, the National System…
Big, Small or in Between, Wild Animals Should Not be Pets
Most of us believe wild animals such as tigers and wolves shouldn’t be kept in…
PADI AWARE Foundation’s Campaign Achieves Global Win for Mako Sharks
After nearly three years of collaborative campaigns from ocean advocates around the world, the 51…
Introducing Stop the Sewage Southsea
Stop the sewage started the weekend of 9th/10th October. I had gone for a swim…
New Conservation Opportunity from Oceana
The ocean conservation nonprofit Oceana has a new partnership opportunity: The National Business Coalition for…
In Too Deep: Blue Heart of the Planet
The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition sifts through the muddy waters of deep-sea mining, asking if…
It Will Take More Than Electric Cars to Drive Down Emissions
Resolving the climate crisis isn’t just about shifting from one technology to another; it’s about…
Mako Sharks Win Vital Protection
The Shark Trust are celebrating this morning. After many years of hard work, with their…
Deep Sea Defenders Call to Action
The Republic of Nauru turned the deep-sea mining world on its head this summer when…
PADI and National Geographic Pristine Seas Join Forces to Protect At Least 30% of the Ocean
PADI® and National Geographic Pristine Seas have partnered together with the goal to protect at least…
Webinar: Supporting Action in Small Island Developing States
Supporting Action in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Land-Locked Developing…
NOAA releases Final Management Plan, Final Environmental Assessment, and Final Rule for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has released the final management plan, final environmental assessment,…
Introducing London Ontario, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
“We are a group who care about people experiencing homelessness. We take grocery bags and…
Despite “Code Red,” Governments Continue to Support Fossil Fuels
What’s the best way to respond to a “code red”? Recent research is testing us…
Shark Trust announces Mares and Scuba Schools International as new Corporate Patrons
The Shark Trust is delighted to announce its latest Corporate Patrons: Mares and Scuba Schools…
Join An “Ethical Adventure” Open Day with GVI This November
Join us on 20 November as we discuss the many ways you could embark on…
Trade and Investment Rules Shouldn’t Undermine Climate Ambition
If world representatives at the UN climate conference in Glasgow put talk into action, we…
Alberta Government Finally Releases Contentious Public Inquiry Report, Ecojustice Reacts
CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATY 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA,…
Reef-World Launches Green Fins Environment Best Practice for Underwater Photographers Poster
New guidelines for underwater photographers The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinator of the UN…
NOAA National Marine Ecosystem Status Website
NOAA is excited to launch the updated NOAA National Marine Ecosystem Status website. This website provides…
Fisherman dies trying to escape abuse aboard Chinese vessels fishing illegally in Somalia
Crew on board Chinese vessels fishing illegally off the coast of Somalia were beaten, deprived…
Why Not Leave Those Leaves Alone?
As autumn brings cooler, shorter days, people in Canada will rake, mow and blow leaves…
Dive For Debris with Neptune and Salacia Diving in Kingston
October 9, 2021 was the date, Neptune & Salacia Diving was the organizer and over…
How to Protect The Ocean Every Time You Search The Internet
OceanHero has funded recovery of more than 21 million ocean-bound plastic bottles OceanHero search engine…
CBD Gummy Scam Illustrates Need for Media Iiteracy
Would you buy cannabis gummies from me? Apparently, hundreds of people would. Only trouble is,…
Shark Trust’s Ali Hood wins IFAW’s Marine Conservation Award
Director of Conservation at the Shark Trust, Ali Hood, has been awarded the International Fund…
Gulf Council Seeks New Name for its Something’s Fishy Tool
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council uses its Something’s Fishy tool to gather feedback…
Introducing Ocean Elders
One World One Ocean! OceanElders was created to be a locus of collaboration in the…
EU governments standing in the way of the fight to end secrecy around (over)fishing, say NGOs
More transparency around how effectively EU Member States are spending public money on controlling fisheries…
Rewilding Can Help Heal Wounds We’ve Inflicted
Meeting the needs of eight billion people is a serious challenge. Meeting the “wants” of…
Join A GVI “Cool Science” Open Day This October
In honour of COP26, we’ll be talking about all things “cool science” and the research…
Federal Election 2021: Where we go from here?
Photo by Christopher Austin on Unsplash After a fractious and sometimes heated campaign, Canadians have…