Stories
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.
A Perspective to Reduce Climate Change Impacts in Marine-Coastal Ecosystems: Our UNOC 2022 Side Event
During the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference, TOF and Fundación Mexicana para el Océano A.C. presented a side event on nature-based solutions in Mexico.
Deep Seabed Mining: Digging for the Truth on The Metals Company
As a company built to profit from deep seabed mining, The Metals Company has pushed questionable narratives around the benefits and easy success of such mining.
Disability Pride Month: Celebrating and Reflecting on 32 Years
Across the field of marine conservation, challenges and opportunities for inclusivity and accessibility still exist.
Closing the Gap: Our Commitment to Green 2.0’s Pay Equity Pledge
The Ocean Foundation has committed to Green 2.0’s Pay Equity Pledge, a campaign to take corrective actions to remediate pay disparities.
What the Ocean Means to Me: A Chain Reaction
I was lucky enough to form a deep bond with the ocean at a very young age. I continue to surf, freedive, and find outlets to expand my small role in ocean conservation, so I can do my part to protect my second home.
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.
Sea The Future: Moving Forward with Innovative Ocean Conservation
Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2022, held from June 7 to 9, celebrated 50 years of ocean and coastal conservation and protection.
Combating Racial Injustice: A Juneteenth Message
This year, we’d like to challenge both our supporters AND ourselves to put additional effort in identifying new ways to address the plights the African American community faces, and dismantling systems in place.
