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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.
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS FOUND IN DOLPHINS
Exposure to chemical compounds added to many household plastics threatens bottlenose dolphins and humans alike.
High Seas, High Stakes
A high seas agreement offers the world a chance to protect more than the 1% of the ocean protected now – and it couldn’t be more urgent.
A South Pacific Voyage
Estimates of floating plastics have lacked data, particularly from the Southern Hemisphere and remote regions. A new expedition aims to change that.
A New Link Between Plastic and Climate Change
We already know plastic is a disaster for the oceans. Now, new research shows that plastics emit powerful greenhouse gases as they degrade.
State of Emergency: Santo Domingo
With wave after wave of plastic waste washing ashore in the Dominican Republic, Parley teams are on the ground dealing with the world’s latest garbage emergency.
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.
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
31 Ways to Help Fix This Picture
For every human on the planet there is a ton of plastic waste. What can you do about it? Below are 31 practical ideas for bringing Parley AIR into your daily life.
International Conference: Microplastic Pollution in the Med Sea
Parley founder Cyrill Gutsch delivered a keynote address at the International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea (μ MED) held in Capri, Italy, Sept. 26-29
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.
Ocean Optimism at Our Ocean 2017
Over one thousand European leaders, ocean advocates and corporations converged in Malta from Oct. 5-6 for the 2017 Our Ocean conference,
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?
The Plastic in Our Drinking Water
Results of a global tap water survey highlight the scale of our plastic problems and the need for more scientific research to inform solutions.
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.