Stories
Climate Geoengineering and Our Ocean: Considering Ethics, Equity, and Justice
The technical and ethical uncertainties around climate geoengineering are numerous in both carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation modification
Planetary Sunscreen: Solar Radiation Modification
Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) is a form of climate geoengineering that aims to increase the amount of sunlight reflected back into space – to reverse the warming of the planet.
Trapped in the Big Blue: Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is a form of climate geoengineering that seeks to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Endless Unknowns: Climate Geoengineering
The planet is getting closer to exceeding the global climate target. Because of this, there has been an increased focus on climate geoengineering.
Announcing the 2023 Boyd Lyon Scholar
This year’s 2023 Boyd Lyon Sea Turtle Fund’s winner was Robert Gammariello.
The Risks and Liabilities of Deep Seabed Mining (DSM)
These reports were drafted by The Ocean Foundation’s DSM lead, Bobbi-Jo Dobush, and program manager Madeline Warner. They provide an introduction to considerations relevant to countries sponsoring deep seabed mining …
Your TOF Debrief on the March International Seabed Authority Meetings
We’re sharing key moments from the meetings on DSM, including Underwater Cultural Heritage updates, the “what-if” discussion, and a check-in on TOF’s goals.
Tell Us Your Favorite Ocean Memories
Recently, we asked our staff at The Ocean Foundation to tell us their favorite memories of the water, ocean, and coasts — and why they are working to make the ocean better for all life on earth. Now it’s your turn.
Dive Below the Surface: An Introduction to Deep Seabed Mining
DSM is a potential commercial industry attempting to mine mineral deposits from the seafloor. But this mining is posed to destroy an interconnected ecosystem: the deep ocean.
A CommYOUnity Foundation: Staff Memories with the Ocean
We asked our staff, as part of our ocean community, to tell us their favorite memories of the ocean – and why they are working to make it a healthy place for all life on earth.
Whale Strandings and the Need for Long-Term Solutions
Mark J. Spalding discusses recent whale strandings and the need to invest in ensuring all human activities stop threatening ocean life.
Making an Impact at IMPAC5
IMPAC5 just concluded in Vancouver, Canada – bringing together 2,000 practitioners to advance our common goal of transboundary coastal and ocean restoration.
