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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

World Oceans Day 2018 was the biggest, most impactful yet!

Posted by Bill Mott on September 14, 2018

Thanks to the participation of hundreds of organizations, including aquariums and zoos, private businesses and public agencies, schools and youth groups, and many more, World Oceans Day 2018 became the…

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Sea Youth Rise Up 2018

Posted by Bill Mott on July 3, 2018

At a time where the world is faced with herculean challenges, it is imperative that we engage the passion, idealism, and energy found within the youth of today. Among…

Blog Posts, Diversity, Plastics, Policy, World Oceans Day, Youth

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

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

Get to Know Your Conservation Impact

Posted by Tom Adams on May 22, 2018

Earlier this month, The Ocean Project hosted a second webinar in the Making Conservation HappenBrown Bag Webinar Series.These Friday webinars are geared specifically to helping aquariums and zoos do…

Blog Posts, Conservation Communication, Fisheries, Policy, Strategic Communication

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

Meet Our New Director of Youth Initiatives, Rachael Coccia!

Posted by Bill Mott on April 9, 2018

The Ocean Project to happy to announce the hiring of our newest team member, Rachael Coccia. As the Director of Youth Initiatives, Rachael will coordinate the

Blog Posts, Youth