Building Capacity
Blue Economy
While the concept of the Blue Economy continues to change and adapt, economic development in the ocean and coastal communities can be designed to serve as a basis for sustainable development around the world.
TOF Raises Awareness among Government Leaders on the Global Threats Posed by Ocean Acidification
The Ocean Foundation and the Embassy of New Zealand hosted a gathering to inspire action and congratulate countries and communities that have made commitments to address OA.
The New Blue Economy: Taking care of the ocean to sustain us
[Adapted from a keynote given for “Oceans of Knowledge” at the Royal Institution hosted by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology on November 20, 2019] Investment in and …
Measuring Ocean Acidification in Panama
In a world destined for climate change, if you aren’t monitoring it, you won’t know the train is coming until it hits you…
Keynote at the Forum on Ocean, Seas, and Opportunities for Sustainable Development
KeynoteWednesday, 9 October 2019 Honorable Senators and distinguished guests.My name is Mark Spalding, and I am the President of The Ocean Foundation, and of the A.C. Fundación Mexicana para el Océano This is my 30th year of …
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners with Ocean Connectors on a Unique Urban Youth Conservation Program
San Diego, CA, July 30, 2019 – Ocean Connectors, a fiscally-sponsored project of The Ocean Foundation, has been working since 2007 to engage thousands of children in communities of San Diego …
Announcing the Climate Resilience Workshop for Puerto Rico
Jobos Bay, Puerto Rico – The Ocean Foundation, in partnership with 11th Hour Racing, will be conducting a week-long technical workshop in Puerto Rico on seagrass and mangrove restoration for …
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at the Office
How can you be efficient if your workspace isn’t? We believe that an energy efficient office makes for an efficient workforce! So, put your procrastination to good use, make your …
The Vaquita
I have been afraid of this day for a long time, the “lessons learned” postmortem panel: “Conservation, controversy and courage in the Upper Gulf of California: fighting the vaquita vortex” …
TOF to Host Ocean Acidification Training for the Senate of Mexico
On March 29th 2019, TOF conducted a training workshop for the elected leaders of the Mexican Senate’s Commission on the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, to help understand OA and take action steps.
Effectively Developing Marine Protected Areas
10th Monaco Blue Initiative Oceanographic Museum of Monaco 25 March 2019 Session #1 How can we – collectively – continue developing MPAs whilst ensuring their efficiency? Remarks by Mark J. …
Announcing the Marine Pathways Internship
Do you love the ocean? Are you ready to be part of a team dedicated to preserving ocean environments around the world? The Ocean Foundation, through its Diversity, Equity, and …
