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Round Two of Fisheries Engagement Effort is a Knockout!

Posted by Douglas Meyer on September 23, 2019

A second round of public engagement efforts has expanded our collective understanding of how best to connect with the visiting public about science-based fisheries management policies.

Aquariums, Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Conservation Communication, Fisheries, Policy, Public Awareness, Seafood, Strategic Communication, Visitor Engagement Opportunities

never forget

Posted by Baylee Ritter on August 27, 2019

Note: This past June, the seven Sea Youth Rise Up 2019 delegates gathered in Washington D.C. to speak out about conservation issues and work together to protect and…

Behavior Change, Blog Posts, Climate Change, Diversity, Guest Post, Policy, World Oceans Day, Youth

Sea Youth Rise Up 2019

Posted by Baylee Ritter on June 21, 2019

The oceans are rising and so are youth! Around the country and around the world, young people are coming together and speaking out to protect and restore our ocean…

Blog Posts, Diversity, Policy, Public Awareness, Sustainability, World Oceans Day, Youth

Youth at the South Carolina Aquarium prepare for World Oceans Day 2019

Posted by Bill Mott on May 1, 2019

World Oceans Day is a day dedicated toward reminding individuals why our oceans are so important. We want to educate others on ways to help prevent pollution such…

Aquariums, Blog Posts, Diversity, Environmental Education, Guest Post, Partners, Plastics, Pollution, Sustainability, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, World Oceans Day, Youth

New action resources for World Oceans Day available now!

Posted by Baylee Ritter on May 1, 2019

New action resources developed by the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council are available now. Incorporate these resources into your World Oceans Day…

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Our Precious Ocean Needs Our Protection

Posted by Bill Mott on March 22, 2019

By Amy Kenney, National Ocean Protection Coalition Our relationship with the ocean is powerful and personal. We relish the feeling of sand between our toes, the sound of the waves,…

Aquariums, Blog Posts, Guest Post, Marine Protected Areas, Policy, Public Awareness, Zoos

Conservation Just Happened!

Posted by Tom Adams on March 7, 2019

Even though inside the beltway politics are broken and dysfunctional it is still possible for a significant piece of legislation to receive strong bipartisan and bicameral support. Imagine that? …

Blog Posts, Policy

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

Collaborating for Conservation in 2019

Posted by Bill Mott on December 21, 2018

Happy Holidays and thank you for all you do to create a healthier blue planet! It has been a year of significant progress and exciting opportunities to collaborate with partner…

Blog Posts, World Oceans Day, Youth, Zoos

Opinion: Lessons learned from vaquita conservation efforts

Posted by Bill Mott on October 23, 2018

Photo: Paula Olson for NOAA https://flic.kr/p/zerNcQ Post by David Bader, Aquarium of the Pacific A tiny porpoise is struggling for its survival…

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