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ORIGIN Magazine Features TOF Ocean Heroes
We like to think that parts of The Ocean Foundation community gather regularly— at scientific meetings, in our offices, and on other occasions— all individual but sharing a dedication to …
Sharks and Rays for 31 Days
Artist Jen Richards, has been obsessed with marine life for as long as she since she can remember. Fortunately, we had the opportunity to interview her and talk about her …
International Save the Vaquita Day
Author: Luke Elder, Research Analyst, The Ocean Foundation WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Meaning “little cow” in Spanish, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is one of six species of “true” porpoise and …
Splendors of Seagrass
Jessie Neumann, TOF Communications Assistant Seagrass. Ever heard of it? We talk about seagrass a lot here at The Ocean Foundation. But what exactly is it and why is it …
Vaquita in the Fast Lane to Extinction
No one set out to make the vaquita go extinct exactly. It was no one’s target species. It is not intentionally caught in the gillnets that plague its tiny range …
When Life Gives You Lemons…
When Life Gives You Lemons, Assess Their Mating Characteristics, Growth, and Survival Alex Aines, Shark Researcher and TOF Intern At the beginning of April I arrived at Bimini Biological Field Station in …
Ocean Connectors Graduate as LEADers
Ocean Connectors has been using migratory marine life to educate, inspire, and connect underserved youth since 2007. The nonprofit has achieved great success, with programs reaching 1,500 National City schoolchildren …
8 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day Every Day
Happy World Oceans Day! The ocean connects people across the Earth. It regulates our climate, feeds millions of people, produces oxygen, absorbs carbon and supports an incredible array of wildlife. …
How Good Can It Be?
Happy Ocean Month! Mark J. Spalding, President of The Ocean Foundation The Ocean Foundation community is far flung. Its members include advisors and advocates, field managers and philanthropists, students, teachers, …
Fundación Tropicalia and Sustainable Development
Fundación Tropicalia Leading The Way In Sustainable Resort Developments Mark J. Spalding, President of The Ocean Foundation For the past two years, we have partnered with the Fundación Tropicalia, which …
Churning Seas: Blue Vision Summit 5
By Ben Scheelk, Program Associate There is an old bit of weather lore that states: Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning. Fortunately, for …
Our Rockefeller Ocean Strategy Featured in Barron’s
We at The Ocean Foundation envisioned an unprecedented ocean-centric investment fund. Thus, over 5 years we reviewed over 3,000 companies looking for products and services that are “actively good for …
