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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 Sentient Sea
What happens when another species confronts our notional dominion as the only thinking, altruistic animal on the planet? Philip Hoare examines whale behavior to challenge the 'us' vs. 'them' division.
Aqua mess: Our Synthetic Footprints On Top of the World
Up by the North Pole, you're more likely to find polar bear tracks than human bootprints in the snow. But you might find a boot. Artist and activist Carol Devine documents the 'Aqua mess' on top of the world.
The Source: Photos and Notes from Al Mackinnon
The ocean inspires, challenges, and humbles with its depth, mysteries, and might. For the benefit and wellbeing of marine and landlocked species alike, each feature yields no shortage of incredible photo opportunities. We asked UK-based surf photographer Alistair "Al" Mackinnon about his love of the oceans and hopes for its future.
Sonic Sea: Sound. Song. Survival.
The ocean, our own life support system, is a living, breathing symphony. In the new documentary, Sonic Sea, some of the ocean's best listeners explore the science of bioacoustics and the devastating impacts of human-induced noise pollution on marine life.
Exploring the Underwater Realm with Anuar Patjane Floriuk
You don’t have to leave this planet to discover another world. The photography of Anuar Patjane Floriuk will transport you away from the present reality and yet deeper into it
The Lost Leviathans
Author and Parley Speaker Philip Hoare explores the history, culture, and ongoing plight of the sperm whale.
Operation Icefish: The 'Bandit 6' Shutdown
Sea Shepherd operation ends with the arrest of the sixth and last toothfish-poaching vessel, the Viking.
IN THE SPAN OF A LIFETIME
Sylvia Earle urges us to consider the impacts of plastic pollution, overfishing and climate change that she has witnessed in the span of just 50 years.
WE ARE PLANET OCEAN
There are five seas that make up what is the Ocean – and the life support system of this ancient spaceship that we call the Earth.