Global Bycatch Patterns of Marine Megafauna
Check out Wallace J. Nichols’ paper on global bycatch patterns that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Click here.
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Women Lighthouse Keepers of the U.S.
About Women’s History Month Women’s History Month originated from a local week-long celebration in California in 1978. The organizers chose the week of March 8th to correspond with International Women’s …
Honoring Black History Month: Richard Etheridge, Maritime Hero
Written by Mark J. Spalding (The Ocean Foundation) and Jordan Morgan (University of Maine School of Law) In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, we honor Richard …
The New NOAA Rule on Deep Seabed Mining: A Dangerous Shortcut That Undermines Ocean Stewardship
On 21 January 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finalized a rule that could fundamentally alter the future of our global ocean—and not for the better. By consolidating exploration …
