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Saving the World’s Rarest Marine Mammal
There are no more than 60 vaquitas believed alive in the world today. Oona Layolle, Campaign Leader for Operation Milagro, shares her plan to save them.
Before The Flood
Can a movie change the world? A new documentary by Academy Award winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens (Parley Speaker) puts our future on a warming planet into perspective.
Black and White: The Visual Poetry of the Sea
Photographer Christian Vizl suspends marine life in time and space, taking us on a poetic journey down beneath the surface.
September: A Month for the Oceans
September was a big month for the oceans, thanks to two global conferences that have set the stage for the future of conservation, ocean policy, and natural resource management. Here we share 10 top wins from the IUCN WCC and Our Ocean Conference.
Wise Words From Sylvia Earle
Dr. Sylvia Earle has spent nearly a year of her life underwater. Suffice it to say her wisdom runs deep. Here are 10 times she put that wisdom into words you ought to read, hear, and share...
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