Stories
MMPA: 45 Years of Defending Marine Mammals
In October, we celebrated 45 years of protection for whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, manatees, dugongs, walruses, sea otters, and polar bears, which followed President Nixon’s signing of the …
It’s Not Just the Big Ones
For those who care about our ocean, the life within, and the human communities that depend on a healthy ocean— the specter of expanding industrial use of the ocean threatens …
In Memory of a True Ocean Hero
Dear TOF Community, Marine Scientist, Michelle Ridgway was one of the first people I met when I began working in Alaska nearly 20 years ago. In our most recent work …
Coastal Ecosystems Are Our First Line of Defense Against Hurricanes
Recent hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria, whose effects and devastation are still being felt throughout the Caribbean and United States, remind us that our coasts and those who live …
Hurricane Harvey: Upstream Floods, Downstream Waters
“Where are you from?” “Houston, Texas.” “Oh, my goodness. I’m so sorry. How’s your family doing?” “Good. All’s well that ends well.” As a native Houstonian who has called Houston …
TOF’s Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our first-ever holiday gift guide for those who wish to purchase gifts through our partners. By purchasing these items, you’ll be directly helping us keep the ocean clean …
Making a Splash in 2017
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear friends of the ocean and other members of The Ocean Foundation Community, I am pleased to present our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2017 …
Climate Resilience and The Future
Climate Resilience and The Future @COP23 #oceanforclimate #becausetheocean In the wake of the major Atlantic hurricanes and the resulting damage to human and marine communities alike, The Ocean Foundation …
Masters of Disguise
When it comes to surviving the ocean, sometimes the best defense is the best disguise. Equipped with reflexive shape and color changes, many sea creatures have evolved to become masters …
A Public Trust, A Pledge to Future Americans
In a memo to President Trump, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has proposed shrinking six of our national monuments, and making management changes for four national monuments. Three of …
Equity, Inclusion, and The Ocean Foundation Community
Hurricane Harvey, as with other disasters, has demonstrated once again that communities gather and help each other when the need arises. Further, we saw those leaders who failed to help …
Make Your Voice Heard & Protect Our Marine National Monuments
While Americans celebrated National Ocean Month in June and spent summer on or near the water, the Department of Commerce began soliciting public comments to review many of our nation’s …
