Stories
Committing to a Better Future: Why the Our Ocean Conference Makes Me Reevaluate a Vivid Childhood Memory
Established EHS thought leader Jessica Sarnowski discusses childhood memories of the ocean and the world’s ocean commitments at the Our Ocean Conference.
Working Toward a DSM Moratorium: Our Goals for the International Seabed Authority and Beyond
We participated in the International Seabed Authority’s most recent meetings during ISA-27 Part II, and are outlining our key takeaways.
Building an Ocean-Minded Generation
Educating younger generations is timelier than ever. Arming marine educators with proper tools and resources can raise a new generation that is conscious, proactive, and invested in the health of the ocean and our planet.
Looking Back to Move Forward: 2022 UN Ocean Conference
After the 2022 UN Ocean Conference, we hope to see continued progress toward ensuring the voices of those with the power to make change, and those who are most affected by climate change and ocean destruction, are heard.
Disability Pride Month: Celebrating and Reflecting on 32 Years
Across the field of marine conservation, challenges and opportunities for inclusivity and accessibility still exist.
Pride 2022: Putting LGBTQ+ Voices on Deck
On the heels of Pride month, we at TOF want to continue to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Our ocean knows no boundaries or limits, nor does it discriminate. And, neither should we.
Working Together to Reduce Marine Debris
Marine Debris Foundation kicked off their first Board meeting on June 14, 2022. The meeting introduced the members that will help steer the Foundation.
Increasing Awareness to Drive Change
TOF’s Work in Ocean Literacy Over the Past Two Decades
You Have to Walk Along the Highway
Patience, perseverance and unrelenting curiosity could pave the way for Cuba’s smalltooth sawfish being on better footing than we believed.
Island Communities Advance Climate Resilience & Marine Protection in Palau; and More Work Remains
The Ocean Foundation and our community in The Climate Strong Islands Network know there’s no better place than Palau to be reminded of the lessons islands have to offer in addressing our climate crisis.
The Titanic as Part of our Ocean Heritage
As we approach the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, more thought should be made to consider the protection and underwater cultural heritage of the wreck that now sits deep in the Atlantic.
A New Generation of Coral Restoration
Scientists from the D.R. and Cuba come together to learn and share new restoration techniques














