Ocean Science Diplomacy
The Largest Mangrove Restoration Project in the United States
In our latest newsletter, we’re highlighting updates from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico – including a 695-acre mangrove restoration project.
Your TOF Debrief on the March International Seabed Authority Meetings
We’re sharing key moments from the meetings on DSM, including Underwater Cultural Heritage updates, the “what-if” discussion, and a check-in on TOF’s goals.
Government of Cuba Signs First Memorandum of Understanding with U.S.-based Non-Governmental Organization to Facilitate Ocean Science Diplomacy
The Government of Cuba and TOF signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, marking the first time the Government of Cuba has signed a MoU with a non-governmental organization in the United States.
Making an Impact at IMPAC5
IMPAC5 just concluded in Vancouver, Canada – bringing together 2,000 practitioners to advance our common goal of transboundary coastal and ocean restoration.
Saving a Small Mangrove Island
Check out the most recent updates from our Blue Resilience Initiative, including our work in Jobos Bay and Cuba.
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.
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.
Ocean Diplomacy: How Common Threats to Shared Resources Can Overcome Politics
This in-depth discussion occurred during The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2022 Annual Meeting.
Revisiting the Beauty, Heritage, and Community of Loreto
Activities around Keep Loreto Magical continue to thrive, with ever more opportunities to help the community and its natural resources.
Against All Odds: Cuban Scientists Complete Two-Week Expedition to Study Coral Reefs
Last month, marine biologists from the University of Havana studied coral reefs at Jardines de la Reina National Park.
Adaptation Based on Coastal Ecosystems, lower basin of the municipality of Tuxpan, Veracruz and Celestún, Yucatán
The Ocean Foundation worked with partners to author the development of a prioritization and monitoring scheme for mangroves in the locations of Tuxpan, Veracruz and Celestún, Yucatán.
Cuba Needs Us More Than Ever
On July 11, many of us heard about the protests in Cuba. For six decades Cuba has been a model of stability in Latin America, but to TOF’s Fernando Bretos, this time feels different.
