A recently published study from the University of British Columbia Fisheries Centre and the Sea Around Us Project analyzes trends in aquaculture since the 1950’s and notes that aquaculture is one of the fastest growing global food animal production industries. This trend is only predicted to grow as wild fish stocks continue to decline due to overfishing. … Read more
This event was possible due to generous early support from: Christie’s The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Hinckley The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Special thanks to our Chairs and Sponsors Honorary Chair Bill Koch Platinum Sponsor Christie’s Chairs Christopher Buck Charles Butt James H. Clark David and Susan Rockefeller Gold Sponsors The … Read more
We could not find “all sharks likely to be found in America Samoa” but here is one of our favorites, the Galapagos Shark! Giant Grouper Bumphead Parrotfish Humphead Wrasse Although we are a bit late to celebrate… we are very excited about new regulations passed in American Samoa protecting a number of marine species! The … Read more
The National Ocean Policy will build on regional tools like the Northeast Ocean Portal. We’ve been attending the first meeting of the Northeast Regional Planning Body of the National Ocean Policy over the last two days. There is a lot of confusion and jargon around the National Ocean Policy and ocean planning in general, but … Read more
The 22nd Annual Design Award for the Marine Trade Show Competition recently concluded. We are very excited to see the overall winner of the awards was an electric motor! The Torqeedo for the Deep Blue Electronic Outboard premiered this month and is the latest advancement from this innovative company. Torqeedo also offers smaller outboards for … Read more
The Sea Otter High School Regatta was hosted by Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club on October 13 & 14. This was the second year the event was run as a Clean Regatta and a pod of Risso’s Dolphins swam by to show their gratitude to the sailors! Additionally the superintendent of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, … Read more
The America’s Cup Healthy Oceans Project will be hosting a free lecture on Sharks! For those who live in the San Francisco area this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about these fascinating creatures and enjoy a wonderful evening at the Aquarium of the Bay. The lecture is free but you need to make … Read more
From our friends at Rhode Island Sea Grant an excellent video highlighting the important work of marine spatial planning for our oceans and coastal waters. In Rhode Island and beyond, coastal communities are working on plans to manage the ocean’s resources to generate new industries, support job creation, and provide food and services to an … Read more
Sailors for the Sea program lead Annie Brett will present at Singles Under Sail in Greenwich, CT on October 18th. She will speak about Sailing and the Environment from boat builders to the America’s Cup. Details in the image below:
