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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

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

Happy World Oceans Day!

Posted by Bill Mott on June 8, 2018

Feliz Día Mundial de los Océanos! يوم عالمي سعيد للمحيطات Bonne Journée Mondiale de l’Océan! 世界海洋日快樂 Fröhlichen Tag des Meeres! Счастливый Всемирный день океанов! শুভবিশ্বমহাসাগরদিবস! Felice Giornata Mondiale degli Oceani! ハッピー世界海洋デー Vrolijk Wereld Oceanen Dag! ਧੰਨਵਿਸ਼ਵਸਮੁੰਦਰਦਿਵਸ! Feliz Dia Mundial dos…

World Oceans Day

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