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A Gem of an Island
The Colorful Blur of October Part 2: A Gem of an Island by Mark J. Spalding Next, I traveled to Block Island, Rhode Island, which is located about 13 nautical miles …
Ocean Acidification – A Ubiquitous Problem
Author: Mark J. Spalding, President This week I was lucky to be part of an Ocean Acidification (OA) Roundtable co-hosted by Mote Marine Laboratory and Ocean Conservancy in Sarasota, Florida. …
ORIGIN Magazine Features TOF Ocean Heroes
We like to think that parts of The Ocean Foundation community gather regularly— at scientific meetings, in our offices, and on other occasions— all individual but sharing a dedication to …
Ocean Connectors Graduate as LEADers
Ocean Connectors has been using migratory marine life to educate, inspire, and connect underserved youth since 2007. The nonprofit has achieved great success, with programs reaching 1,500 National City schoolchildren …
Papa’s Pilar Gives Back to the Ocean
Join Papa’s Pilar® Rum & The Ocean Foundation to Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8 Award-Winning, Artisan-Crafted Rum Will Make a Donation for Every Picture Posted with the Hashtag #PilarPreserves from June …
Churning Seas: Blue Vision Summit 5
By Ben Scheelk, Program Associate There is an old bit of weather lore that states: Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning. Fortunately, for …
Blue Mind Summit
by Jessie Neumann, TOF Marketing Intern I had the distinct pleasure of attending the 5th annual Blue Mind Summit this past Monday, coordinated by Wallace J. Nichols, our TOF project manager …
Our GenY – May 28, 2015
OurGenY will bring together local leaders to discuss the economic value and health of our shared ocean resources in San Diego. Public, Private, Non-Profit, Lifestyle panelists will face off on the …
Save the Vaquita
Efforts taken to date by Mexico, the United States, and the global community have been helpful, but have not been sufficient to save the vaquita from extinction. Conserving the species …
Lionfish Cook-off Challenge
As part of the three day Sustainable Seafood Summit, SeaWeb and The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) hosted the cook-off, “Lionfish Challenge – Malicious but Delicious!” The event – emceed …
Losing hope. Losing the Vaquita
By Mark J. Spalding, President Groundhog Day All Over Again This weekend, I heard that the Vaquita Porpoise is endangered, in crisis, and in desperate need of immediate protection. Unfortunately, …
Aleutians Should Be Alaska’s First National Marine Sanctuary
Washington, DC — The Aleutian Islands marine ecosystem deserves designation as Alaska’s first National Marine Sanctuary, according to a formal nomination spearheaded by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and …
