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COP30: A Turning Point for Ocean-Climate Action?
As the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change concludes in Belém, Brazil, the ocean community has reason for both cautious optimism and …
Co-Designing the Future of Ocean Technology and Data
“Ocean monitoring technology is advancing rapidly, enabling real-time data, AI-driven analysis, and sustainable marine management. The workshop has been a great platform for collaboration and exploring innovative solutions for ocean …
New Release: Threats to Our Ocean Heritage – Deep Sea Mining
The First Comprehensive Look at What We Stand to Lose Beneath the Waves The race to mine the deep seabed has begun. But as international attention turns to this emerging …
New Report: Tackling the Global Risk of Polluting Shipwrecks
We’re pleased to share the release of a new report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Project Tangaroa. Project Tangaroa is a global initiative focused on the urgent issue of potentially …
The $3.2 Trillion Blue Economy That Too Many Investors Are Missing
Reflections from World Ocean Week 2025 As I write this, I am struck by the convergence of conversations I’ve had this week. From the Blue Economy Finance Forum in Monaco …
An Ocean Of Gratitude – Mark J. Spalding
When I stand next to the ocean, her magic once again influences me. I feel the deep mystical pull of my spirit toward the water’s edge, which has always been …
Climate Sealutions Initiative
Our Mission: To evaluate and advance ocean-related climate solutions through strategic research, innovative communications, and actionable roadmaps for all interested parties, enabling an intelligent transition to a safe, prosperous, and …
Earth Is the Blue Planet
Celebrate Earth Day with us by honoring the reason why Earth is called the blue planet — the ocean! Covering 71 percent of our planet, the ocean feeds millions of …
Friends of Geo Blue Planet
The GEO Blue Planet Initiative is the coastal and ocean arm of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) that aims to ensure the sustained development and use of ocean and …
Key Takeaways From Our Newest Annual Report: Our Initiatives
Read a few of our key conservation initiatives highlights from our latest annual report.
Ripple Effects of Ocean Science Capacity
Our newest IOAI newsletter features updates from our GOA-ON in a Box kit recipients, our landmark collaboration with DFO Canada, our time in Lima, and more.
CLOSED – Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship – 2023
The Ocean Foundation and The Boyd Lyon Sea Turtle Fund seek applicants for the Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship, for the year 2023.













