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When Titans Collide: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Shipping Disasters
Introduction The vast blue highways of our global ocean carry nearly 90% of global trade, with massive vessels traversing international waters day and night. While these maritime thoroughfares are essential …
TOF President’s Statement on Federal Funding Freeze on Foreign Aid
29 January 2025 Thank you to all who have donated to help us through the crisis caused by the abrupt halt in federal funding for our work with small island …
The Ocean Foundation’s Strategic Value to U.S. National Interests
Introduction On January 22, 2025, Secretary of State Rubio issued a press statement on the “priorities and mission of the Second Trump Administration’s Department of State.” In it, he said, …
Disaster Relief and Community Support Services Resource List in Response to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
In response to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, we’ve compiled a list of orgs working in disaster and community support in PR, Cuba, and Florida.
California Channel Islands Marine Mammal Initiative (CCIMMI)
CIMMI was founded with a mission to support continued population biology studies of six species of pinnipeds (sea lions and seals) in the Channel Islands.
Friends of Por el Mar
An independent marine conservation organization driven by a team of scientists, conservationists, activists, communicators and policy experts that converge for the protection and restoration of the ocean.
Ocean Clusters Can Accelerate Growth in America’s Sustainable Blue Economy
The Blue Economy can serve as an untapped source of sustainable, environmentally respectful solutions. Entrepreneurs are tapping into those opportunities in coops known as Ocean Clusters.
Home on the River
My family lives outside of Louisville, Kentucky in a small riverside community on the Ohio River. Similar to that of ocean communities, the river ecology is interwoven with the history, culture, and livelihood of the surrounding people.
Ocean Life Can Help Mitigate Climate Change: New Study
United Arab Emirates in world’s first oceanic blue carbon audit and policy assessment.
Tourism Action Coalition for a Sustainable Ocean
Tourism Action Coalition for a Sustainable Ocean brings together businesses, the financial sector, NGOs, and IGOs, leading the way towards a sustainable tourism ocean economy.
The 2020 Election and the Ocean
The results of our national election feel half good—no matter who your candidate(s) are, the tight outcomes forecast difficulties in meeting the challenges of our times. Yet, I believe that …
