Storytelling is a powerful tool for social change. In a sea of perpetually updated newsfeeds, we create editorial content with the goal to inform, inspire and include ocean advocates of all ages and backgrounds.
This journal is an ongoing log of our collective movement — a record of the people, projects and ideas that inspire our mission and move us forward. To keep up with the latest, check in here, follow our social media channels and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Wavelengths.
The Network: Ian Urbina
Ahead of the launch of his forthcoming book, we revisit The Outlaw Ocean with regular Parley speaker Ian Urbina.
Shawn Heinrichs: Shadows in the Deep
With a certain week taking place on a certain channel, Parley caught up with award-winning cinematographer, photographer and marine activist Shawn Heinrichs to talk sharks.
THE PLASTIC IN BOTTLED WATER
The latest report from Orb Media finds a single liter of bottled water can contain thousands of microplastic particles, or entire “galaxies” of pollutants.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2018: OCEAN HEROINES AND GOOD ADVICE
On International Women’s Day, we asked female change-makers who inspires them, and what they’d tell their 18-year-old selves.
Study: 86% of teens have BPA in their bodies
In a recent study by the University of Exeter, 86% of teens were found to have the hormone-disrupting chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) in their digestive system.
Sending the scientists first: collaboration and caution on the high seas
A coalition of nations places a total ban on fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean, allowing scientists 16 years to jointly research the changing ecosystem of the region
Risky Business: Mining the Deep Sea
The same technological advances that allows us to discover new life in the deep sea now threaten it through a growing target of exploration: deep sea mining.
Why some scientists oppose a US ban on the shark fin trade
Some lawmakers support a total ban on US shark fin trade, but some conservation scientists are actually opposed. How can we better protect this imperiled apex predator?
Away: A Seahorse
Even the tiniest sea creatures can have a huge impact on the heart. Justin Hofman shares the story behind his viral image.
The Overview Effect: Zack Seckler’s Aerial Abstracts
Wildlife in ethereal habitats speaks to a certain headspace where deep-seated perceptions are confronted and reality reordered. In each, a call to action: rise above and protect.
Solace in the Shadows: Hengki Koentjoro
“Nothing holds the promise of a mystery as dearly as the darkness.” Photos and words from an explorer and messenger of the spectral domain.
Six Pioneers of Ocean Exploration Who Happen to be Women
To date, only three people have reached the deepest point on the planet's seabed. All of them are men; none of them got there without the contributions of women.
Gabriel Barathieu: Encounters on the Other Side
Among the greatest tools for conservation are cameras and the people who wield them. Photographer Gabriel Barathieu is no exception.
A Pale Blue Dot
As we prepare to navigate another trip around the sun on our rapidly changing "Pale Blue Dot," it feels right and necessary to recall the words of Carl Sagan.
A Forest Without Trees
California's cold-water kelp forests harbor beauty and complexity akin to coral reefs. Our role must be one of stewardship and protection to safeguard their wonders.