Alien Invasion
European green crabs and lionfish and water chestnuts, oh my! What do they all have in common? They are invasive species in the United States. Invasive species (also called exotic, non-native and alien) are plants and animals that invade an environment where they don’t belong. If they don’t have any natural predators in their new … Read more
Top 9 quotes from Captain Peter Willcox
Captain Peter Willcox has sailed over 400,000 miles – admirable for any mariner, but his story has even more crazy stories, because he’s logged all of those miles while standing up for the environment – and the humans and animals that depend on a healthy planet. If your looking for a good summer read, check … Read more
Composting 101
Composting is a simple concept that has been used for thousands of years. It is a great way to minimize trash heading to the landfill and can easily be accomplished at a regatta with a little bit of planning. Since composting is now required to achieve gold level Clean Regattas certification, we wanted to share … Read more
5 Reasons We Love Teachers
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to thank educators for the difference they make in each child’s life. Below are just a few of the many reasons teachers are amazing! And we couldn’t help but notice they have a lot in common with boaters! 1. Adaptable Just as a sailor adjusts to different weather … Read more
Tiny Giants Takeover Newport
Starting May 15th the inspiring photography exhibit, Tiny Giants: Marine Microbes Revealed on a Grand Scale created by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, the only independent research laboratory in the world that focuses on microbial oceanography will come to Newport! We are proud to bring this important ocean focused exhibit to our hometown, working in partnership with the … Read more
Farewell Caribbean
Aiden Ford is Sailors for the Sea’s Onboard Reporter for the spring 2016 semester while she is studying aboard Sea Education Association’s tall ship Corwith Cramer. As I flew above Jamaica on my way home, I used the time to reflect on my experience and my learning in the Caribbean. Many memories and images came … Read more
5 Simple Green Boating Tips
After months of research, weeks of editing and days designing the perfect icons, we are proud to announce the launching of our Green Boating Guide just in time for the spring boat preparation season! In celebration of Earth Day, we are sharing our top 5 easy-to-do Green Boating Tips from our guide. 1. Save $$: … Read more
Donors Make It Happen
Thanks to the support of our amazing donors, 2015 was a banner year at Sailors for the Sea. Programs grew and the message of hope and action for the ocean was spread around the world. Last year, a total of 882,935 people engaged with the organization by participating in a Clean Regatta, teaching with our … Read more
