During these challenging times, we at Ocean Conservancy are fortunate to be able to continue working towards a healthy ocean and Gulf (albeit from a distance)—not only for wildlife but for all of us that depend on resilient, thriving coastlines. Now more than ever is...
With the entire D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area now under stay-at-home orders, our team at Ocean Conservancy is fortunate to be able to continue our conservation work by teleworking. You are all in our thoughts as we navigate these new and concerning waters. Besides “social distancing” you may be...
Like so many of you, I am juggling working from home with two school-aged kids. And while it has been hard to physically distance ourselves from friends, neighbors, coworkers and the community—we are all doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus....
In 2019, a female green sea turtle returned to the ocean after successfully nesting on Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s 9.5-mile stretch of beach. From Dusk to Dawn, LMC Conducts Research Surveys To Protect and Monitor Nesting and Hatchling Sea Turtles From March 1st to October 31st, Loggerhead...
If you’re stuck inside, chances are you are burning through television shows and movies that have been stuck on your “to watch” list for years. I find myself desperate for good content and a little inspiration from the ocean while I’m at home. For so...
You’ve heard of sea stars and brittle stars. But have you heard about feather stars? At first glance, feather stars look like plants. They have branching appendages that billow out from a central point, almost like a potted fern. But don’t be fooled! They are animals...
Spring cleaning has taken on new meaning this year. It’s a vital effort to keep our loved ones safe and a great way to use some new-found time. In the ocean, there are special creatures who help clean their fellow ocean dwellers. They have a...
For Immediate Release, March 27, 2020 Contact: Joanie Steinhaus, 512-417-7741, joanie@seaturtles.org COVID-19 Delays Sea Turtle Nest Patrols on Upper Texas Coast GALVESTON, Texas — To ensure the safety of volunteers and staff, Turtle Island Restoration Network and Texas A&M University at Galveston are delaying the start of sea...
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA, 27 de marzo, 2020 Contactos: Elpis Chavez, Centro Rescate de Especies Marinas Amenazadas, echavk@gmail.com Todd Steiner, Turtle Island Restoration Network, tsteiner@seaturtles.orgRandal Arauz, Fins Attached, rarauz@finsattached.org Científicos Documentan Primera Evidencia de un Tiburón Martillo Nadando Persistentemente Entre el Parque Nacional Isla Del Coco y el Monte Submarino Las...
Lots of animals go to extreme lengths to protect their young. For some, like polar bears, that means taking care of their offspring for years before they venture into the world. For others, like dolphins, adults form protective groups around the young to shield them...
