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 octopus’s garden flourishing at the bottom of the ocean
We speak to Dr. Beth Orcutt and Dr. Jorge Cortés about their stunning discoveries made aboard a Schmidt Ocean Institute vessel.
The Network: Otto Flores
Surfer, safety advocate and ocean activist Otto Flores joins the Parley network to bring change to Puerto Rico.
Parley AIR: Plastics in 2023
The biggest plastic stories of 2023 and how 2024 will be one of the biggest years in the push for change.
IN FOCUS: SOHAM BHATTACHARYYA
We speak to the winner of the Mangrove Photography Awards about life in The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
Parley Ocean School: Arpoador Beach
Parley Brazil teamed up with Rio de Janeiro-based NGOs, ocean experts, athletes and volunteers for an immersive Ocean School, surf clinic and cleanup.
FIELD NOTES – NOVEMBER 2023
Parley’s global network continues to expand operations – working across rugged coastlines, urban river systems, highly polluted beaches and remote islands. In this edition, we travel to the Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Australia.
EXPLORING ICE FIELDS WITH Greg Long & Ali Criscitiello
Exploring ice cores, contaminants and connections in Canada’s cryosphere. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Talisker x Parley: The Stories The Ice Holds
Watch a film about Talisker and Parley’s expedition into the glaciers of British Columbia.
SAFEGUARDING SEA FORESTS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD
A journey to the far reaches of Patagonia, where Parley and our partners are working to study, protect and preserve the region’s vast kelp forests.
THE MEXICAN WOMEN FIGHTING BACK AGAINST GHOST GEAR
In this guest post, our Mexico team looks at how local fishers and families – mostly women – went above and beyond in their quest to intercept waste plastic in the Pantanos de Centla wetlands.
Parley x Twin Fin: FUNDRAISER FOR MAUI
How our community came together to raise money for those affected by the wildfires on the island.
Should we mine the deep sea?
Parley sat down with Deep Rising’s Matthieu Rytz for his take on deep sea mining and the green economy.
IN FOCUS: Matt Bagley
Get to know the photographer documenting sea life around Phillip Island with a new depth-building technique.
Green School Bali x Parley: Ocean Climate Action
Empowering creative change-makers through environmental education.