Field Notes

Mangroves store up to six times more carbon than Amazonian rainforest. They shelter coastlines, nurse fish populations, and sustain livelihoods that have existed for generations. They are, quite simply, irreplaceable. The power to restore these forests has always lived in the people who depend on them. Our job is to back that power with funding, data, training and advocacy, so local action can dri

In southern Senegal’s Casamance region, generations of women have built thriving livelihoods through oyster harvesting in the mangrove forests. Discover how their knowledge and stewardship help protect these vital ecosystems while securing livelihoods for their families and communities. View the photo story Want to discover more stories like this? Subscribe to receive our latest photo stories […]

Earlier this month, Coral Restoration Foundation™ welcomed back Dr. Andréa Grottoli and her team from Ohio State University to launch the next phase of collaborative UZELA™ research in the Florida […]

What Seychelles' Blue Bond Actually Requires, and Why Most Pacific Island Nations Don't Have It

Conservation Diaries is a mini-documentary series by Emirates Nature-WWF that takes you behind the scenes of conservation in the UAE, showcasing the science, people and passion driving environmental action. In this episode, Voices of Change, we offer a glimpse into the world of citizen science and the role citizen scientists play in building our knowledge of the UAE’s species and habitats. The fir

The Seychelles Cabinet has approved the development of a new Wildlife Protection Bill to replace the outdated Wild Animals and...

Today we stand with our Pacific neighbours in solidarity with American Samoa's call to STAND WITH THE MOANA - to remind the world that OUR ocean is worth protecting. #StandWithTheMoana #ProtectOurMoana #AmericanSamoaSaysNo #DeepSeaMining

A presentation to the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council (CITIC) on 21 July at the Muri Beach Club Hotel has highlighted the need for greater clarity, caution and genuine national dialogue around the future of deep seabed mining in the Cook Islands.

The third week of July is Coral Reef Awareness Week. It comes with a grave alert. The US National Oceanic...

The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT), on behalf of the FSM Department of Resources and Development, is seeking a motivated and qualified Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Coordinator to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF) SAP020 project, Climate-Resilient Food Security for Farming Households Across the Federated States...

As Oceana celebrates its 25th anniversary, CEO Jim Simon sat down with Ted Danson, longtime ocean advocate and Oceana Board Member. They discussed Oceana’s beginnings, accomplishments, and what continues to bring them hope for the future. “Experience gives me hope,” Simon said. “The number of policy changes we’ve been able to win to improve the ... Read more

Welcome to Richmond Vale Academy. Volunteer Programs in the Caribbean and Africa 6 or 10 months. Get Involved! Chat with us on WhatsApp +1 784 493 1672 www.richmondvale.org

Imagine working 22 hours a day on board a distant-water fishing vessel. It’s grueling work; lifting heavy nets in and out of the water, wrangling whatever is caught from the depths of the ocean — it could be fish, sharks, or whales, but you were given no training or supplies. Your passport and ID documents were confiscated, and you are denied clean water to drink and bathe. You do not have access

The States of Aimeliik, Ngardmau, Ngatpang and Ngeremlengui have officially launched the Kiwa Initiative Women’s Work Project in Palau by signing implementation agreements with the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT).

An exciting opportunity for a marine graduate with a love for corals

Welcome to Richmond Vale Academy. Volunteer Programs in the Caribbean and Africa 6 or 10 months. Get Involved! Chat with us on WhatsApp +1 784 493 1672 www.richmondvale.org

Welcome to Richmond Vale Academy. Volunteer Programs in the Caribbean and Africa 6 or 10 months. Get Involved! Chat with us on WhatsApp +1 784 493 1672 www.richmondvale.org

The Moana is not just a large body of sea water, it is our food basket, a part of our identity, and our future. Yet as the people of the Cook Islands prepare to vote in the upcoming elections, a quiet danger is lurking beneath the surface

Did you know orcas are led by their grandmothers? Orcas are one of only five species known to go through menopause, and their post-reproductive females become leaders of the pod, guiding hunts and passing down generations of survival knowledge to their families. Meet the ocean’s most powerful matriarchs. A Brief Introduction Despite their name, “killer ... Read more

5 week Marine Professional Development Program Words by Chloe and Ena This week was our first week of independence. We started the week strong with a sunrise beach clean. We collected as much trash as possible and logged the type and quantity. It was quite a sad feeling, as if we had barely made a […]

5 week Marine Professional Development Program Words by Carla and Louisa Week One with Love The Oceans: Finding Our Feet Above and Below the Water Five weeks can sound like a long time. But when your days are filled with lectures, diving, running after fishermen, identifying fish, climbing sand dunes and staring at the night […]

Claire and Isla, 5 week marine professional development program Words by Claire Et voilà! We spent the week at Paindane School, helping to raise awareness about the ocean and its incredible wildlife. We painted marine animals for the children in the mornings and gave a lesson on marine mammals to the older students on the […]

Ocean temperatures are rising once again around the world and across the Florida Keys. At Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) our response is rooted in lessons learned through the Fourth Global Bleaching Event. In the years following the unprecedented […]

New study shows coastal users can provide valuable insights that strengthen restoration planning and long-term project success Fishers and anglers possess valuable local knowledge that can help identify suitable locations for seagrass restoration, new research published by Project Seagrass shows. The study, conducted along the South Wales coastline, found that areas identified by coastal users as

Dale Bay on a summer’s day bustles with a community in motion. Yachts bob on their moorings, a group explores rockpool life on the shore, holiday makers catch crabs from the pontoon and a local fishing boat putters out to check on shellfish pots. Setting off from the slip way, a group of paddleboarders cruises across the bay and stops. Their leader is pointing to a dark patch beneath them, “It’s h

In Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, the centuries-old tradition of Sasi has helped communities sustainably manage marine resources for generations. Discover how customary knowledge, local leadership and community stewardship continue to protect fisheries and strengthen coastal livelihoods. View the photo story Want to discover more stories like this? Subscribe to receive our latest photo stories straig

Priory Bay in the Isle of Wight supports important seagrass meadows that provide a home for marine life as well as supporting healthy coastlines. The bay is also of great value for boating and recreation, and a popular summer anchorage. This project is exploring ways to protect the seagrass in Priory Bay whilst also supporting boating. Project approach An important part of this work is understandi

Imagine coral fragments, reef stars, diving gear, and passionate scientists fuelled by the curiosity of young people for our oceans....

The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) in partnership with The Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (BahWEN) hosted its eighth week-long Marine Conservation Workshop from the 22nd to the 26th June 2026, at BahWEN Headquarters, West Bay Street. The long-term goals of the environmental education workshop were to strengthen collaboration and partnerships among law enforcement age

Local leaders are sharing rosy claims while the federal agency openly works to shorten reviews and cut public comment. Here are the facts.

After reviewing tens of thousands of comments, most opposed, BOEM doubled the mining area to include everything industry asked for.

It costs about $200 to extract a tonne of nodules worth $137. American Samoa takes the risk while the profits go elsewhere.

Building on our first research expedition to Dry Tortugas National Park in October 2025, Coral Restoration Foundation and Shedd Aquarium returned in May 2026 to continue a collaborative effort to […]

Fair Seas has welcomed the publication of the Heads of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill.

Latest news from our Reefscapers team collaboration with Marriott International

A feature of our partner: The Shelter Company (TSCO) What do Singapore's Formula 1 race, humanitarian shelters and ocean conservation have in common? At first glance, very little. Yet they all come together at the Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) Beach Hub in Pasir Ris, where repurposed event infrastructure and an innovative modular system have been given a second life as a permanent base for conservat

A feature of our partner: Modular Technology Pte Ltd & Jumbo Bee Power Solutions Pte Ltd Bringing power to Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) Beach Hub Before the current solar energy system was installed, our Beach Hub relied on a small set of first-generation Sunseap solar panels, retrieved from a project NTU Series was conducting in Pulau Semakau, to generate electricity for our hub’s operations. Thes

Ireland's draft Nature Restoration Plan is an opportunity to reverse the decline of our marine environment on a huge scale.

PFAS. An acronym that has recently become a staple of public debate, the media, and everyday conversations. Yet these substances are nothing new: they have been present in our daily lives since the 1950s, largely without our awareness. For several years now, these persistent and mobile synthetic chemicals have been the subject of growing scientific […]

A panel discussion all about Irish sharks with Irish shark researchers in Dublin's Patagonia Store.