Global coral cover has fallen by half since 1950s, analysis finds
Overfishing, a heating planet, pollution and habitat destruction have devastated reefs, scientists warn The world’s coral reef cover has halved since the 1950s, ravaged by global heating, overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction, according to an analysis of thousands of reef surveys. From the 1,430-mile (2,300km) Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the Saya de Malha […]
Tackling Plastic Pollution in California
It’s not hard to fall in love with the ocean in California. You can drive for 600+ miles with endless ocean vistas on the Pacific Coast Highway or wake up early in the morning to explore tidepools teaming with life. You can see elephant seals and sea otters enjoying the same coastal habitats you return […]
Bringing Reusable Cups Back to Starbucks
By now, we all know the damage single-use items can do to our ocean and the creatures that call it home. That’s why thousands of people have taken Ocean Conservancy’s pledges to reduce waste in their daily lives by skipping the straw and quitting the cutlery. With more than 11 million metric tons of plastic […]
What packaging is most commonly found in the oceans?
Ten plastic products account for 75% of all waste in the oceans.
Time for 10 Ocean Trivia Questions
How much do you really know about the ocean? Here is your chance to test your knowledge with our ocean trivia quiz. Each question is followed by a photo and then the corresponding answer before moving onto the next question. Will you score a perfect 10/10? There is only one way to find out. Let’s […]
Spain Plans to Install 1-3 GW of Floating Wind Turbines by 2030
Spain plans to install floating wind turbines on the deep waters off its coasts with capacity to generate between 1 and 3 gigawatts of power by 2030, its Energy and Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.As part of a global shift away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels, governments and companies are
How Can Governments Stop the Deadliest Form of Ocean Plastic?
From implementing extended producer responsibility schemes to banning harmful single-use plastic items, governments at all levels have the ability to make a big difference on all forms of ocean plastic pollution. This is particularly true on the issue of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear—also known as ghost gear. Ghost gear is the single deadliest […]
US Congress urged to support maritime decarbonization with at least $20B
Fifteen port authorities, industry groups and environmental organizations have signed a letter calling on the US Congress to include at least $20 billion in any infrastructure deal to support the… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Why Does the Ocean Matter to You?
It’s somewhat indescribable—our love of the ocean. Since time immemorial, humans have been enamored by our ocean in one way or another. And it can be hard, if not impossible, to put into meaningful words the feeling of strolling the shore, digging your toes in the sand, breathing in that salty air and just … […]
The Best Ocean Conservation Organizations for 2022
Are you concerned about the the world’s oceans and want to help? Check out the Sail Greener guide to the world’s best ocean conservations organizations!
