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Cownose Ray of the Chesapeake Bay
Author: Maggie Bass, with support from Beryl Dann Margaret Bass is a biology major at Eckerd College and is part of the TOF intern community. Two hundred years ago, the …
Cownose Ray Not to Blame for Trophic Cascade
In a new study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, a team of scientists led by Florida State University’s Dean Grubbs counters a widely cited 2007 study that found that …
SeaWeb Seafood Summit
SeaWeb Seafood Summit – The World’s Premier Conference on Seafood Sustainability The SeaWeb Seafood Summit brings together global representatives from the seafood industry with leaders from the conservation community, academia, …
Now Accepting Applications for the Boyd Lyon Scholarship
Do you love sea turtles? Are you pursuing a degree in sea turtle conservation? Apply for the Boyd Lyon Scholarship! Boyd Lyon, a true friend and respected researcher had a …
Mediterranean Red Coral Jewelry Prices Soar Due to Chinese Demand
Misty White Sidell, Women’s Wear Daily Call them the diamonds of the sea. Jewelry made from Mediterranean red coral has found a new, unprecedented level of desirability among Chinese consumers …
The Science and Politics of Ocean Protection
Making waves: The science and politics of ocean protection Kirsten Grorud-Colvert and Jane Lubchenco, TOF Advisor and former NOAA Administrator Huge accomplishments have been made in the past decade for ocean protection, yet with only …
Our GenY – May 28, 2015
OurGenY will bring together local leaders to discuss the economic value and health of our shared ocean resources in San Diego. Public, Private, Non-Profit, Lifestyle panelists will face off on the …
JetBlue & TOF Begin to Quantify the Value of Conservation
JetBlue, The Ocean Foundation and A.T. Kearney Begin to Quantify the Value of Shoreline Conservation, Highlighting the Connection Between Healthy Ecosystems and Increased Revenue “EcoEarnings: A Shore Thing” Marks the …
A new report for exploring marine vertebrate carbon services
The ocean is Earth’s life support system. The ocean regulates temperature, climate, and weather. The living ocean governs planetary chemistry; regulates temperature; generates most of the oxygen in the sea …
Participate in research in Cuba
Ever dreamed of seeing Cuba? Wonder what keeps those old rat rod cars running? What about all the hype about Cuba’s well-preserved coastal habitats? This year The Ocean Foundation received …
Newly minted Maine chef spreads word on sustainable seafood
The alarming headlines are everywhere: “Overfished and under-protected: Oceans on the brink of catastrophic collapse”(CNN); “Scientists predict saltwater fish extinction” (Huffington Post); “The end of fish” (The Washington Post). They …
Smithsonian’s ‘Shark Girl’ Dives Deep Into Conservation
Sharks also serve a role in eco-tourism, said Sonja Fordham, shark conservationist and president of the non-profit Shark Advocates International. Some sharks become popular draws for tourists and some preserve …
