Stories
The First Ever March for the Ocean
Blue waves of t-shirts, hats, and signs flooded the National Mall on Saturday, June 9th. The first ever March for the Ocean (M4O) was held in Washington, DC on a …
Disappearing Beaches: What can be done about global sand shortages?
As you head out to the beach of your choice this summer, take special note of an essential part of the beach: the sand. Sand is something that we think …
Five Ways You Can Support Marine Conservation for World Ocean Day
1. Support our One Ocean campaign Covering 71% of the Earth, the ocean connects us all. Protecting our blue planet demands global action along a united front. At The Ocean …
My First Capitol Hill Ocean Week
Growing up in the suburbs of Baltimore, I never really spent too much time around great bodies of water. When it came to the ocean, my stance, like most of …
An Interview with Quintin Bergman
The Boyd N. Lyon Sea Turtle Fund was established in honor of Boyd Lyon, a true ocean hero. Boyd dedicated his life to sea turtle conservation and protection. The scholarship Committee …
Science Diplomacy and our Shared Legacy
Three nations share the Gulf of Mexico abundant resources—Cuba, Mexico, and the United States. It is our shared heritage and our shared responsibility because it is also our shared legacy …
Women In The Water Part II: Eye on the Horizon
Women in the Water — Part II: Eye on the Horizon To wrap up Women’s History Month, we bring you Part II of our Women in the Water series! We …
Seagrasses, Nature’s Water Filter
Seagrasses are aquatic flowering plants that are found along a broad latitudinal range. As one of the planets most effective and efficient coastal systems for carbon sequestration, proper conservation and …
Women In The Water Part I: Diving In
Women in the Water — Part I: Diving In March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women! The marine conservation …
Independent Women of the Ocean
Women have long played a fundamental role in ocean environments. Of the more than 350 million people that rely on the blue economy for a living, half are women. Yet, …
Are You Concerned About the Offshore Drilling Plan?
If you’re concerned about President Trump’s Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 2019-2024 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, you’re not alone! Here are a few ways you can …
TOF Wins First Place in Science Category
Robey Naish Presented the award to the representative of the Ocean Foundation, Alexis Valauri-Orton. (from left), Copyright: ctillmann / Messe Düsseldorf Together with the Prince Albert II of the Monaco …
