Aquariums Archives - Page 5 of 10

When GOOD NEWS changes your plans – encouraging support for Marine Protected Areas in South Africa

Posted by Bill Mott on January 31, 2019

Editorial note: In 2017 The Ocean Project launched a new initiative to support zoos, aquariums, and museums (ZAMs) in getting more involved to effectively inform science-based fisheries policy…

Aquariums, Blog Posts, Communications Research, Conservation Communication, Marine Protected Areas, Policy, Strategic Communication, Visitor Engagement Opportunities

Conservation Policy Engagement Webinars for Zoos and Aquariums

Posted by Bill Mott on November 27, 2018

Save the Date! First Friday Brown Bag Webinar Series on Conservation Policy Engagement WHEN: December 7, 2018 – Reviewing the midterm election and the end of a Congress January…

Aquariums, Fisheries, Museums, Partners, Policy, Public Awareness, Strategic Communication, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, Zoos

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Calgary Zoo team up to host an international zoo and aquarium Plastic Free July EcoChallenge

Posted by Bill Mott on October 4, 2018

Guest blog written by Krystina Jarvis (Columbus Zoo & Aquarium) and Deanna Snell (Calgary Zoo) Plastic has become so ubiquitous in our everyday lives that we often times don’t even…

Aquariums, Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Guest Post, Plastics, Zoos

The Tackle Box: Tools and tips for immediately and easily incorporating the lessons from the fisheries public engagement pilot project

Posted by Douglas Meyer on June 29, 2018

While aquarium and zoo leaders from across AZA and ACP are working with The Ocean Project in reaching out to their representatives and senators in support of maintaining a…

Aquariums, Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Conservation Communication, Fisheries, Policy, Visitor Engagement Opportunities

Visitors respond positively to fisheries engagement pilot project!

Posted by Douglas Meyer on June 21, 2018

The question: Can we engage the visiting public about science-based fisheries management in a way that raises their awareness, documents their opinions, and enhances their experiences? The answer: Yes, yes…

Aquariums, Behavior Change, Communications Research, Conservation Communication, Environmental Education, Fisheries, Partners, Policy, Public Awareness, Seafood, Strategic Communication, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, Zoos

South Carolina Aquarium Breaking Down Plastic: A Call to Action to Address Plastic Pollution

Posted by Bill Mott on June 4, 2018

Guest Blog by Al George, Director of Conservation, South Carolina Aquarium [Note from Editor: With it being World Oceans Day week, with…

Aquariums, Blog Posts, Plastics, Policy, Public Awareness, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, World Oceans Day

People want to help! Using your existing resources to help your visitors do even more for conservation action

Posted by Tom Adams on May 1, 2018

Recently, I was spending a couple of days by myself at the Southern Delaware shore that advertises itself as “low and slow,” and this time of year it’s more…

Aquariums, Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Fisheries, Museums, Plastics, Policy, Public Awareness, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, Zoos

Reaching our Full Potential

Posted by Tom Adams on April 11, 2018

As referenced in this blog post, The Ocean Project recently launched “Making Conservation Happen,” a new webinar series aimed at helping aquariums and zoos engage strategically, safely, and effectively…

Aquariums, Blog Posts, Museums, Policy, Polling and Public Opinion, Strategic Communication, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, Zoos

Youth for the Ocean Launches!

Posted by Bill Mott on April 9, 2018

This month we officially launch the Youth for the Ocean initiative to collaboratively accelerate youth engagement and develop youth leaders for a healthy ocean. We’re excited to partner with you! Our youth initiative will…

Aquariums, Blog Posts, Conservation Communication, Diversity, Environmental Education, Partners, Public Awareness, Strategic Communication, Sustainability, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, Youth, Zoos

Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Elected Officials

Posted by Tom Adams on March 28, 2018

To help you better understand the public policy space and what role aquariums and zoos can play at the comfort level that works for you, The Ocean Project is…

Aquariums, Blog Posts, Fisheries, Policy, Seafood