What’s Current This Week: Vol. 7
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What’s Current This Week: Vol. 7
A curation of everything wonderful I picked up while surfing the web. Read More »
Mission Aquarius Campaign honored by The Webby Awards
OWOO won the Bronze Reggie Award for Best Global Promotion and Mission Aquarius was named an honoree by The Webby Awards. Read More »
The Reel: Coral Reef Connectivity
This colorful video explains how we might balance coral reef conservation with the needs of the people who depend on the reef. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 67
Coral reefs in peril but not beyond saving; Arctic Ocean especially susceptible to ocean acidification; & more ocean news. Read More »
What’s Current This Week: Vol. 6
A curation of everything wonderful I picked up while surfing the web. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Crinoids
Feather stars and sea lilies are relatives of sea stars. They use their feathery arms to filter particles from the water for food. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 66
White House finalizes national ocean policy; coelocanth, “living fossil,” genome sequenced; & more ocean news! Read More »
Gifts from the Sea on Earth Day
In the aftermath of trauma in Boston, a family finds welcome respite in experiencing marine life - a reminder of the ocean's healing power. Read More »
Arctic Contest Winners
To celebrate the release of To The Arctic on 3D Blu-ray and DVD we decided to have a little contest with our online community. Read More »
Going Blue On Earth Day
The ocean, our lifeline, covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, but too often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Read More »
Celebrate KelpFest & Earth Day on April 20
Come by downtown Laguna Beach on April 20, 9am-6pm to celebrate Earth Day and have fun at KelpFest! Read More »
Apex Predator
What it's like to join a shark tagging expedition, as told by a MacGillivray Freeman Explorers Fellow. (Hint: it's a smelly adventure.) Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 65
Australia to confront Japan over whaling in UN court in June; young Arctic explorers plant flag on seabed at North Pole; & more ocean news! Read More »
From Turtle Harvest to Turtle Home
A community in Indonesia has halted their tradition of hunting turtle eggs in favor of protecting them, and it's paying off. Read More »
A Day With Rolex Scholar Megan Cook
Megan shares some of the amazing adventures she's had diving all over the world as the recipient of the Our World Underwater Scholarship. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 64
Chinese foreign fishery catch vastly underreported; dolphin-safe tuna certification requirements expansion proposed; and more ocean news. Read More »
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Blue Zoo: Macaroni Penguin
The macaroni penguin was named after 18th century British “macaronis,” flamboyantly dressed men. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Sea Lion Bobs to a Beat
While moving in rhythm was thought to be linked to vocal mimicry, this sea lion shows that there’s more to it. Read More »
Fisheye: Spring Barrels Ahead
Here in Laguna Beach, the best way to catch a glimpse of some bright spring greenery is perhaps to slip below the ocean’s surface. Read More »
Apply to the Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award and Win $500!!
Submit a video about your ocean hero to enter for One World One Ocean Campaign and MY HERO's Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 63
Deep-sea submarine donated to science by James Cameron; increased Antarctica sea ice may result from melt; & more ocean news. Read More »
One Moon One Ocean: Star Whales
New species of whale discovered on a moon of Jupiter. One World One Ocean announces new film and conservation campaign, Star Whales. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Sea Spiders
Sea spiders form a taxonomic class called pycnogonida and can be found in all oceans and most marine habitats. Most species are very small. Read More »
What’s Current This Week: Vol. 5
A curation of everything wonderful I picked up while surfing the web. Read More »
Earth Day Takeover
The ocean is taking over Earth Day on April 22nd, and it needs your help: send us a photo of what the ocean means to you. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 62
'Dirty Blizzard' may account for missing Deepwater Horizon oil; groceries pledge not to sell genetically modified salmon; & more ocean news. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Chocolate Chip Sea Star
The chocolate chip sea star, named for the brown horns on its back, is found in Indo Pacific reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottom habitats Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Whale Falls
A whale’s decomposing body becomes its own specialized seafloor habitat. It can support a whole community of animals, sometimes for decades. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 61
Ocean’s deepest point teems with microbial life; overfishing large fish could cause genetic shift to smaller individuals; & more ocean news. Read More »
Saving Kelp Forests: Abalone Restoration
This is the story of the great community effort to boost abalone populations in Orange County. Read More »
MacGillivray Freeman Looking for Freelance Copywriter
MF is hiring a Copywriter - an opportunity to contribute to a new chapter of the highest-grossing IMAX documentary company in the world. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Robotic Fish Get Lateral Line Sensing
Fish have special sensory organs to detect water flow, which help them find prey and swim efficiently. Now, robots can do this, too. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 60
New protections for 3 critically endangered shark species, but polar bear proposal rejected; global temperatures hit 4,000 year high; & more Read More »
Blue Zoo: Sand Bubbler Crab
This little crab feeds on organic matter in sand, and leaves behind perfect arrangements of sand balls around its burrow in the process. Read More »
What’s Current This Week: Vol. 4
A curation of everything wonderful I picked up while surfing the web. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Barracuda
Barracudas are fierce predators as seen in “Finding Nemo” – but they usually aren't interested in attacking humans. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 59
100 million sharks are killed per year; Calif. set to protect great whites; Arctic drilling suspended for 2013; & more ocean news. Read More »
Fisheye: Manta Splash
The soul of a manta ray in a wave photo. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Salmon navigation
Scientists demonstrate for the first time that salmon navigate to their home rivers to spawn by following the earth's magnetic field. Read More »
My Favorite Dives Around Hilo
From turtles to manta rays, young dive master Rebecca Ziegler shares her top dive experiences around Hilo, Hawaii. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Planarian Flatworm
Many flatworms are parasites but some species are free-living and beautiful. Plus, they're hermaphrodites and can regenerate body parts! Read More »
Dolphins Call Each Other By Name
Dolphins identify themselves with a signature whistle. Scientists have discovered that they also copy other's signatures to call each other. Read More »
What’s cute and fuzzy and white all over?
Hint: It’s the world’s largest four-legged carnivore and a marine mammal whose scientific name means “sea bear.” Read More »
The School: Polar Bear Update
Science moves quickly – in just a year, scientists found new DNA evidence that polar bears are a much older species than previously thought. Read More »
Sylvia Earle’s Fight to Save Aquarius
The legendary oceanographer and OWOO science adviser fighting to save Aquarius Reef Base, featured on NIghtline. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 58
Raja Ampat declared sanctuary for sharks and mantas; one-third of seafood mislabeled nationwide; dolphins mimic calls of companions; & more. Read More »
What’s Current This Week: Vol. 3
A curation of everything wonderful I picked up while surfing the web. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Skates and Rays
Skates and rays (relatives of sharks) have many features in common, but also differences: skates lay eggs and rays give birth to live young. Read More »
The Reel: Atlantic Tuna
This great video with amazing bluefin tuna footage highlights efforts to save the most endangered tuna population in the world. Read More »
The OWOO Crew: Kristina Gonzales
Introducing you to the people behind all the videos, blog posts, photos and tweets aimed at changing the way the world sees the ocean. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 57
Arctic sea ice dropped 80% since 1980; submersible Alvin to resume diving; scientists: plastics should be labeled hazardous material; & more Read More »
The Reel: Maassen’s Reel
After establishing himself as one of the best in the surf stills game at a young age, Morgan Maassen went and created this new motion reel. Read More »
Top 5 Walrus Kisses of All Time!
Though they may seem burley and introverted, the walrus has proven to be one of the most affectionately photographed sea creatures. Read More »
Scientists Discover World’s Most Abundant Virus in the Ocean
The most abundant virus in the world lives in the ocean. It doesn't attack humans but does impact carbon in the atmosphere. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 56
"No take zone" benefits fish and fishermen; tsunami in Solomon Islands; dolphin pod saved by “kidnapping” baby; & more ocean news. Read More »
Europe Adopts Sweeping Changes to Fishing Policy
European Union lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to overhaul the region’s troubled fisheries policy to end decades of overfishing. Read More »
Blue Zoo: California Sheephead
This fish has extremely different color patterns at different parts of its life - and it can change from female to male! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 55
Australia protesting to Japan over whaling ship in its territory; 900 dolphins killed in Solomon Islands over conservation dispute; & more Read More »
What’s Current This Week: Vol. 2
A curation of everything wonderful I picked up while surfing the web. Read More »
The Reel: Arctic Garbage Patch
Great visualization of how garbage travels throughout all the gyres. And there's an Arctic garbage patch too. Read More »
Scientists and Scuba Divers Work together to Save Cocos Island’s Spectacular Marine Life
Join a citizen science projet in one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world: Cocos Island. Read More »
South Pacific Plastic Gyre Discovered
Research has proven the existence of a “Garbage Patch” in the South Pacific, just like the one known in the North Pacific. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Velella
Commonly known as the “by-the-wind sailor,” these hydrozoans depend on the wind for mobility. Read More »
McDonald’s to Sustainably Source Its Fish
All McDonald's fish will be sourced from Wild-caught Alaskan pollock, an MSC certified fishery. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 54
Fish with 2,500 times the radiation limit found at Fukushima; climate change bringing bigger surf to Southern Hemisphere; & more ocean news! Read More »
What’s Current This Week: Vol. 1
A curation of everything wonderful I picked up while surfing the web. Read More »
Superpod of Dolphins off Dana Point, California
I'm sure you've heard of, and probably seen a pod of dolphins. This is a superpod. Enjoy. Read More »
North Atlantic Right Whale Mysteries
What are right whales doing in Maine in January, when they don't typically arrive until April? Read More »
Pushing the Limits with a Portable Dive Habitat
We love ingenuity in the name of exploration and knowledge. This is a great example. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Gorgonian Sea Fan
Gorgonians, like sea fans and sea whips, are perfectly shaped to filter plankton from the current for food. Read More »
Mission Aquarius = Mission Accomplished
After months of uncertainty and budget cuts, the future of Aquarius Reef Base is secured by new leadership from Florida Int'l. University Read More »
Leatherback Turtle Saved Near Cape Cod
A team of rescuers from the New England Aquarium perform a rare rehabilitation in captivity of a leatherback sea turtle. Read More »
The Reel: Be Afraid…For Sharks
Austin Gallagher transformed childhood fears into adulthood inspiration and works to save a species. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Blue-Footed Booby
This seabird is native to the eastern Pacific. Males use their brightly colored feet and an elaborate dance to impress mates. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 53
First glimpse of giant squid, surging sea level, Chinese ships stuck in ice, tuna at record price & near extinction, heat resistant corals. Read More »
The Reel: A Message from Midway
A beautiful, powerful, haunting film trailer from the heart of the Pacific. Read More »
Discovering the Billings Shipwreck
72 years after she was sunk by her owner, Patrick Smith and crew explore the wreckage of the Billings. Read More »
The Reel: Shooting Incredible Big Wave Footage
A glimpse into the mindset of surf photographer Russell Ord, who swims in the heaviest seas imaginable, camera in hand. Read More »
Beat the Plastic Bead
Short, fun video with a great message about a new way plastic is harming ocean ecosystems. Read More »
A (Sustainable) Sushi Lover’s Dream: Tataki in San Francisco
Tataki in San Francisco is the perfect restaurant for those who want delicious, sustainable sushi. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 52
California shipping lanes to be shifted to protect whales. Two Arctic seals added to endangered species list... And more ocean news! Read More »
Adventures with Bec The Diver
Young dive master Rebecca Ziegler takes us along on her quest to become a world class ocean explorer. Read More »
Top Ocean Stories of 2012
The Arctic, Hurricane Sandy, white whales, robofish, a solo dive to the deepest point, the ocean gets a grade. This was a heck of a year. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Uses for bioluminescence
Bioluminescence is extremely useful for many species, especially in the deep, dark ocean - but why? Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 51
Sea otters allowed to naturally expand back into Southern California; Chile protects seamounts from bottom trawling; and more ocean news! Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: How does bioluminescence work?
Bioluminescence is light produced by a living thing through a chemical reaction involving two main compounds, luciferin and luciferase. Read More »
OWOO Staff Christmas Wishes
Ocean stuff we're hoping to see under the tree. Read More »
Fisheye: Winter Wonderland
Yes, we have our white winters here at the beach too. Read More »
California’s Marine Reserve Network Now Complete
Kenneth Weiss' LA Times piece today on the completion of the continental US' largest network of marine parks. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 50
Court condones the transfer of the orca Morgan to Spanish amusement park; world’s largest shark sanctuary established; and more ocean news. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Decorator Crab
These crab species collect things from their environment to use as camouflage and defense from predators. Read More »
The Reel: The Heart & The Sea
Fun, groovy, good music, nice waves and smooth surfing. Check it out! Read More »
Greg MacGillivray on Meeting Ravi Shankar
The IMAX film director runs into the sitar legend at one of his screenings. Read More »
Video of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season in 4.5 minutes
Let’s all just appreciate weather for a minute. Or 4.5. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 49
Proposed protections for corals and the Sonoma Coast, accelerating Arctic ice melt, increased mercury, green abalone and data from the deep. Read More »
MacGillivray Freeman Live on Ustream!
We've been making IMAX films for 35 years and now we're sharing our creative process and adventures with you live! Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Robot Makes Unaided Crossing of Pacific
Powered by solar and wave energy, the unmanned vehicle completed a 9,000 mile voyage and collected large volumes of scientific data. Read More »
The Reel: Krill
In the ocean, the little things may be the most important. Read More »
Trashing the Holidays
Clean up the beach, make art, celebrate the holidays, win a surfboard. Sounds like a good idea to us. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 48
Dispersant made Deepwater Horizon spill 52 times more toxic; EU Parliament closes loopholes in sharkfinning ban; and other ocean news! Read More »
What Makes You Feel Alive?
The ocean makes us feel alive. Diving in far out places makes us feel alive. This photo makes us feel alive. Read More »
Guilt-Free Decadence: Sushi at its Most Sustainable
Portland's Bamboo Sushi, owned by Kristofor Lofgren, serves delicious, sustainable sushi. Read More »
The Waterman’s Wall
MacGillivray Freeman was honored at the unveiling of the Waterman's Wall installation in downtown Laguna Beach. Read More »
Fisheye: A Stand of Seagrass
In a single and singular frozen moment, we see things that would otherwise go unnoticed, like this lone blade of seagrass... Read More »
Blue Zoo: Jellies
Though many people call them jellyfish, these soft-bodied invertebrates aren’t fish at all! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 47
Ocean acidification effects already seen in snails; microbial life discovered in the earth's crust below the seafloor; & more ocean news! Read More »
Scientists Unravel the Ocean Methane Mystery
Researchers pinpoint where all the unexplained ocean methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is coming from. Read More »
Thanksgiving 2012
We have so much to be thankful for this year. Here are the highlights. Read More »
Surfing This Side of the Continental Divide
No matter how far you live from the ocean, you live in a watershed, and your actions really do impact the deep blue sea. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 46
Mozambique forms Africa’s largest coastal reserve. American Samoa fully protects sharks. World fish harvest projected to fall 2% this year. Read More »
Massive Marine Protections Enacted in Australia
Focus turns to managing the vast areas of ocean now under protection. Read More »
The Reel: Our Friend the Sea
When GoPro came out with the Hero3, Cyrus Sutton got so stoked he just went swimming with it. Read More »
Seismic Testing Blocked in Central California
The California Coastal Commission voted against the testing on the basis that it can cause severe harm to fish and marine mammals. Read More »
Fisheye: Fall Colors
Here in coastal California we don't ge the explosion of fall colors you see elsewhere...unless you open your eyes while duck diving. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Giant Clam
The giant clam is the largest bivalve known in the history of the world, and it is heavier than any other mollusk alive today. Read More »
The OWOO Crew: Ted Reckas
Meet Ted Reckas, our online editor. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 45
Stories, photos and various perspectives from Hurricane Sandy. Read More »
You Smell Lovely, Darling.
There’s a new cologne on the market, and it’s sushi scent. Read More »
Fisheye: Winter Light
If you know where to look, the dark of winter has a beauty all its own... Read More »
A Whale Entangled In A Legal Battle
A Dutch court heard the case of whether to free Morgan, a wild orca in captivity, on Nov 1. Verdict to be announced on Dec 13. Read More »
Making Waves Nowhere Near the Ocean
"Making WAVES" inspires ocean conservationists in Colorado Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 44
Deal to protect Antarctic seas fails; world's largest offshore wind farm begins producing electricity; and more ocean news. Read More »
Welcome to Raja Ampat
There's no time to rest in the IMAX film business. Read More »
The Red List: Shark
A rising demand for shark fin soup has led to a decimation of many shark populations around the world. Read More »
Ocean Fertilization Project Goes Rogue
A company’s effort to alter a marine ecosystem without scientific oversight. Read More »
What Do Oysters Have to do With Hurricane Sandy?
Hurricane Sandy. Lower Manhattan. Oysters. Another reminder everything is connected. Read More »
Happy Halloween!
As always we have a couple of tricks up our sleeves... Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 43
Litter increasing in Arctic deep sea. US and NZ compromise on Antarctic protection. Some Fukushima fish still contaminated with radiation. Read More »
The Fallacy of Farmed Fish
Sometimes it's done right. Often it's not. Read More »
Getting Seafood Right: Nirvana Grille
Local Laguna Beach restaurant, Nirvana Grille, serves up delectable, sustainable seafood. Read More »
The Red List: Bluefin Tuna
This Critically Endangered species is being fished to death. Read More »
Getting Seafood Right: Slapfish
Slapfish, a Huntington Beach eatery, is delicious, fast, and sustainable. Read More »
NOC, the beluga who tried to talk
This is the first demonstration of spontaneous imitation of human speech by a beluga, an intriguing example of vocal learning. Read More »
Invasive species that are good to eat
In some cases, there is a practical and tasty solution for getting rid of harmful, non-native species: go fishing! Read More »
The Green List: Farmed Shellfish
These farmed mollusks all improve water conditions, and are very sustainable. Read More »
Sustainable Seafood: Why it’s Good For Your Health (infographic)
It turns out sustainable seafood is not only better for the ocean, it’s healthier for you, too. Read More »
How to Catch Fish and Save Fisheries
Insight for top environmental ministers meeting this week in India, on how to protect 10% of the world’s ocean: it's not too late. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 42
Ocean iron-fertilization experiment starts plankton bloom and causes concern; sea level rise faster in the Northeast US; and more ocean news Read More »
Paddy Glennon: A Champion for Sustainability
Chef Paddy Glennon is a 26 year restaurant veteran, and inspires others to think sustainably. Read More »
The Red List: Chilean Seabass
Once known to fishermen as Patagonian toothfish, because of its high value, Chilean seabass is now a common target for illegal fishermen. Read More »
Debate
You know who likes debate? Read More »
Are captive tuna farms a viable alternative to overfishing?
The first bluefin tuna bred and raised entirely in captivity may signal a new era in fish farming. Read More »
The Green List: Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon
There are several great choices for salmon including Alaskan wild caught and specific farmed salmon. Read More »
Is it sustainable?
You've learned about the issues and want to do your part by making ocean-friendly seafood choices – but where to begin? Read More »
Getting Seafood Right: Passionfish
Responsible seafood done with a...you know. Read More »
The Red List: Orange Roughy
Orange roughy (aka slimehead) can live over 100 years! But they're so slow to reproduce that they're very vulnerable to overfishing. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 41
10-fold increase in MPAs over last decade. Human causes behind most whale deaths in since 1970s. Weekly Dive video returns! Read More »
Seafood for Thought: Fish Need Homes Too
Cashes Ledge is one of the most pristine marine ecosystems on the East Coast. Here's why it's amazing and what you can do to protect it. Read More »
The Reel: The Last Ocean
You can't be a doctor of the ocean without knowing what a healthy patient looks like. Read More »
Cephalopod Awareness Days, Oct. 8-12
In celebration of those marine animals with many arms, big brains, and no spine Read More »
Is That Escolar in My Tuna Roll?
DNA studies show that mislabeling of seafood is prevalent. This is a problem for human health, the economy, and conservation. Read More »
Sam’s Tonga Journal, Part 3
The latest update from our intrepid AC on location in Tonga. Read More »
The Red List: Shark
A rising demand for shark fin soup has led to a decimation of many shark populations around the world. Read More »
10 Ways to Help Save the Ocean
Here are 10 easy things that you can do to help the ocean! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 40
Leatherback designated California State Symbol, study says irreversible sea level rise will continue for millennia, and other ocean news Read More »
Getting Bluefin Tuna Off the Hook
Bluefin Tuna in the Gulf of Mex. often end up as byctach of swordfish boats. This NY Times blog shows better catch methods aim to fix that. Read More »
Lava Running Into Waves, In Photos
This is super cool. And hot. Which makes it cooler. Read More »
The Green List: Pacific White Seabass, Halibut, and Sardines
These fisheries are carefully managed, increasing their sustainability. Read More »
For Local Fisheries, a Line of Hope
Port Clyde Fresh Catch was the country’s first community-supported fishery, now part of a burgeoning movement. Read More »
The Green List: US Farmed fish
Tilapia, catfish, barramundi, striped bass and rainbow trout make the cut. Read More »
Know Your Seafood Infographic
We're highlighting the good seafood choices, and why we should make them. Read More »
The Red List: Imported Shrimp
Imported shrimp is often caught or farmed in ways that cause severe environmental damage. Luckily, there are sustainable alternatives. Read More »
OWOO Wins Best Digital Interactive Campaign at Blue Ocean Film Festival
Deepest thanks to the Blue Ocean Film Festival staff and advisory board for bestowing us with this honor. Read More »
Sam’s Tonga Journal, Part 2
Sam makes a rough crossing in rougher seas, moves tons of gear, earns a nickname, and gets pretty close to a few whales. Read More »
GO Fish!
We want to change the way people choose their seafood, and we're starting today. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 39
US considers protecting West Coast great whites. Debate over plan to use harmful sonar for seafloor mapping in an MPA. Read More »
Global fisheries are declining but can still recover, study says
The vast majority of the world’s fisheries are declining but could recover if properly managed, according to a recent study. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: How Marine Mammals Avoid the Bends
Marine mammals are well adapted to a deep-diving lifestyle, but they aren’t immune to decompression sickness. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Commerson’s Frogfish
A type of anglerfish, Commerson's frogfish are often seen sitting on sponges and can change their color and texture in order to camouflage. Read More »
Announcing the GO Fish! Video Contest!
Tell us how you’re supporting the sustainable seafood movement in a 1-minute video. Read More »
OWOO Wins Two Top Prizes at Giant Screen Awards!
OWOO’s first IMAX film presentation, "To The Arctic," was awarded Best Film (Short Subject) and Best Film for Lifelong Learning Read More »
Google launches Street View for the Ocean
Google Maps and The Catlin Seaview Survey deepen the virtual underwater experience. Read More »
Scourge of the Lionfish Part 4: How Did The Most Beautiful Reef Fish Become the Seas’ Worst Invader?
Carl Safina explores the causes and solutions for a Caribbean alien invasion. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 38
Amid 17-year high in US seafood catch, some fisheries still declared disasters. Arctic oil drilling plans postponed due to safety issues. Read More »
“Eat Local Fish Day” to Highlight Ocean’s Unsung Heroes
Food and agriculture writer Beth Hoffman on the local seafood movement. Read More »
The Reel: Mavericks From the Air
Let's enjoy big wave surfing at Maverick's from the air for a moment. Read More »
Sherman Visits Aquarius, parts 10-13
Our fearless hero meets Sylvia Earle at Her Deepness' office in the nation's capitol, and becomes an activist. Read More »
Scourge of the Lionfish Part 3: The Newest Fish in the Kitchen
Carl Safina dives into the Caribbean lionfish invasion and finds a delicious solution. Read More »
The Reel: Fathoms Deep
This mini-documentary from Oceana shows that the seafloor, commonly thought a barren mud bog, is anything but, in 11 captivating minutes. Read More »
Sam’s Tonga Journal
The young camera assistant talks camera gear and expectations in episode 1 of a series on his first major South Pacific IMAX shoot. Read More »
The 2012 Coastal CleanUp Wrap Up
Everyone from California to Greece celebrated the 2012 Coastal CleanUp! Read More »
Blue Zoo: Horseshoe Crab
Horseshoe crabs are an ancient species. They are more closely related to arachnids, like spiders, than other true crabs. Read More »
Sherman visits Aquarius, Part 4 - 6
Jim Toomey's Sherman the Shark explores the complicated issues of funding for Aquarius Reef Base. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 37
Disaster declared for US Northeast groundfishing industry. Arctic ice melt beats 2007 record by 35%. Forage fish get nationwide protection. Read More »
Ocean Armor Reveals Vulnerability of Sea Life
Art exhibit shows that, though marine life has defenses against natural predators, it is helpless in the face of human threats. Read More »
The Plastics Breakdown: An Infographic
Worldwide plastic pollution in the ocean is hard to get a grip on. Here it is on one visually pleasing page. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Harnessing Wave Energy
The first commercial wave energy project in the US will test the use of vertical, piston-like buoys for generating renewable energy. Read More »
The Reel: Visualization of Ocean Trash
Trash as art: a depiction of how much trash goes into our ocean every 15 seconds at Museum Gestaltung in Zurich. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Sea Otter
Sea otters are a keystone species for kelp forests. They keep the kelp beds healthy by preying on sea urchins. Read More »
Sherman Visits Aquarius, Part 2 - 3
Jim Toomey's Sherman the Shark heads to Aquarius Reef Base in Florida, via Houston. Read More »
10 Easy Ways to Use Less Plastic
There's more to it than just reduce, reuse, recycle. It's also rethink, and refuse! Read More »
Anna and Marcus on the Plastics Problem
Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen, founders of 5 Gyres, know a thing or two about how much plastic is in the ocean. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 36
Chinese airline no longer transports shark fins. Drilling for Arctic oil has begun. Study says Caribbean coral reefs have collapsed. Read More »
Sherman the Shark visits Aquarius Reef Base
Follow Jim Toomey's cartoon creation, Sherman the Shark, as he visits Aquarius Reef Base, Washington DC, and Sylvia Earle at Nat Geo HQ. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Bryozoans
You may not have noticed bryozoans before. They look like plants but are really tiny animals that live in colonies. Read More »
A Back To School Story
The creatures of the ocean have a little advice for our friends going back to school this week. Read More »
Join Us For A Trash-Collecting Party!
Join us for a beach cleanup in Laguna Beach on Saturday, September 15 from 9 to 11 am, in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day! Read More »
Scourge of the Lionfish, Part 2: Counterattack
Carl Safina dives into Florida's counter attack on an invasive species. Read More »
Oceans of Data: A Beautiful Thing
New data visualization tools paint vivid pictures of vast and complex information. Read More »
Remnants of Japan’s Tsunami Attract an Archaeological Interest
Coming across Japanese tsunami debris has an unexpected effect: personalizing a tragedy. Read More »
Coming to a Beach Near You: Less Trash
For 26 years the International Coastal Cleanup has been making an impact. Read More »
The Reel: First Day of School
Be a Nemo, not a Marlin. Read More »
Ocean Wins: Sustainable Olympics, Huge Marine Parks, and Rarest Whale on Film
In a sea of daunting ocean news, here's the good stuff, the reasons we keep at it, the ocean wins. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 35
Arctic sea ice at record low and shrinking. Cook Islands & New Caledonia protect large swaths of Pacific. Drought shrinks Gulf dead zone. Read More »
NOAA’s Largest Research Vessel: The Science
300 tons of scientific equipment, a dozen research groups and nine days: welcome to the Western Atlantic Climate Survey cruise. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Blue Whale
Blue whales are the biggest animals ever, but their dinner is not! They are filter feeders that prey on krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures. Read More »
How Storytelling Can Change the World
Shaun MacGillivray on the Power of Great Storytellling at TEDxChapmanU Read More »
NOAA’s Largest Research Vessel: The Crew
A look at the officers, crew, and scientists on board NOAA's largest research vessel. Read More »
Scourge of the Lionfish, Part I
Carl Safina dives into the Lion Fish invasion of Florida and the Caribbean. Read More »
Introducing the Ocean (Policy) Health Index
This “radical departure from traditional conservation approaches" will be an asset for ocean policy makers. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 34
UK cod and haddock consumption outstrips its own waters. US CO2 emissions fall to 20-year low. Sustainable seafood is healthier for people. Read More »
Wax On: Voyage Through Tahitian Crystal Cathedrals
Nothing to see here...except this lovely motion capture of surfing through clear water tubes in Tahiti Read More »
At Work on NOAA’s Largest Research Vessel
As a marine microbiologist, part of my job is to periodically go to sea on research cruises to collect samples and conduct experiments. Read More »
Deep Reef, High Impact: Accomplishments of Mission Aquarius
The importance of humans conducting ocean exploration has been propelled to the national stage. The future of the ocean is looking brighter. Read More »
One World, One Ocean, One Wish
There is a powerful parallel between sharks and cancer survivors: enduring and continuously moving forward. Read More »
The Shark Tale Files: The Old One
I had felt the shark, before I had been spun. I knew it was there. I had experienced something very rare. Would I do it again? Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 33
Arctic ice melt setting records. Ocean Health Index tool for marine management. N. American freshwater fish extinctions to double. Read More »
Keeping Sharks in Perspective
Media discusses the importance of sharks, but also promotes fear. The reality is driving to the beach puts you at greater risk. Read More »
Sharks, They’re Just Like Us!
From getting caught partying, to picking on their crush, it's like we're the same person. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Whale Shark
It is a shark (not a whale!) and it’s the largest fish in the world. Read More »
What’s behind the uptick in shark encounters?
More sharks, more people, or iPhone-armed masses better at capturing and spreading the news? Read More »
Howard Hall On What It’s Like to Film Great White Sharks
The underwater filmmaker discusses his experience filming great whites and other critters in South Australia. Read More »
Why are we so worried about sharks?
Hint: We’re not scared of them, we’re scared for them. Read More »
Great White Shark Swims Above Stingray, Cameraman
You think you're just filming some stingrays and fish, then out of the distance energes this... Read More »
Sharks off Cape Cod: Time to Move Past “Jaws” Toward a New View of the Oceans
I believe it is time for a new ethic — a new view of the sea and its inhabitants. Sharks are predators and must be respected. Read More »
Wax On: Heatwave Antidote
Here's what paddling out at your own, private, icy, cobble-stone point break looks like. Read More »
London Olympics Go Green with Sustainable Seafood
London, vying for title of "Sustainable Fish City," serves sustainable seafood at the 2012 Games Read More »
OWOO Attends Sustainability Conference at UCI
OWOO presented at the Empowering Sustainability on Earth seminar series, engaging an international group pursuing global sustainability Read More »
Ocean Fertilization Raises More Questions Than Answers
A new ocean study is being hailed as a possible solution for the carbon emissions of mankind, but it raises more questions than it answers. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Stony Corals
Together, a colony of coral polyps lays down layer upon layer of stony skeleton. Over thousands of years, they can create a whole reef. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 32
Olympics serve sustainable seafood; France pays fishermen to hunt sharks; Paul Watson to continue whale conservation on the run. Read More »
From 60 Feet Below the Waves to the Nation’s Capital
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinan says she secured commitment from head of NOAA to explore funding for Aquarius Reef Base Read More »
Ocean Wins: Whale Safety, a Shark Finning Ban, and Stealing Someone Else’s Lunch
In a sea of daunting ocean news, here's the good stuff, the reasons we keep at it, the ocean wins. Read More »
The Reel: Aquanaut Olympics
With the Olympics under way, the Aquanauts decided to hold some of their own events. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Sponges
The ancient animals of the Phylum Porifera are simple bundles of cells, but there’s more to them than it would seem. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 31
EU Commission proposes end to bottom trawling; whale meat illegally sold to tourists in Greenland; International Whaling Commission recap. Read More »
Arctic Row: Somewhere Off Canada, Watermaker Broken, Still Going
Collin West, in an update from the boat, talks about why they're undaunted. Read More »
In Depth: The Aquarius Helmet
The most cutting edge dive helmets on the planet. In fact, they'd probably work on another planet. Read More »
Jon Stewart’s Moment of Zen: Sylvia Earle at Aquarius
Jon Stewart. Ocean conservation. What do they have in common? Moments of Zen. Read More »
Mission Aquarius Crew: DJ Roller
Filming great whites in So. Africa, cave diving off the Yucatan, or shooting a U2 concert with 200K people in a stadium, DJ’s done it. Read More »
Aquarius Journal
Only about 1000 people have been inside Aquarius over the last 2 decades, and I was lucky enough to experience that on my 6th dive ever. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 30
Tuna set free, trash-cleaning marine drone, climate changing salmon, and state of emergency for world's coral reefs. Read More »
Zen In the Art of Fishing
A fish expert settles into his place on a river. The salmon pay little attention. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Saturation Diving
Aquarius dramatically extends dive time because it enables saturation diving -- no decompression til the mission is over. Read More »
Google+ Hangout at Aquarius
Hangout with Aquanauts Sylvia Earle, Mark Patterson and DJ Roller at Aquarius right now. Read More »
Google+ Hangout at Aquarius Reef Base Monday
Don’t miss this special Google+ Hangout event and tune in to this week’s live conversation Monday, July 16th at 1:00pm ET. Read More »
What is Aquarius Infographic
As part of Mission Aquarius , we made this infographic that helps you get to know Aquarius Reef Base. Read More »
Mission Aquarius Crew: Mark Patterson
"I knew I wanted to be a biologist by the time I was 6," said the 20-year marine sciences professor. Read More »
Undersea Labs: 50 Years of Living Underwater
How underwater labs got where they are today, from Project Genesis in 1957 to the last remaining reef base, Aquarius. Read More »
Mission Aquarius Crew: Her Deepness, Sylvia Earle
Her list of accomplishments is deeper than the Mariana Trench. Read More »
Wax On: You Can Thank the Higgs Boson for Good Surf
The universe is ruled by simple, elegant, symmetrical laws, but everything interesting in it, like us, is a result of flaws in the symmetry Read More »
The School: Coral Reefs - Polyps in Peril
A fun cartoon with an important message, featuring Celine Cousteau and illustrations by Jim Toomey. Read More »
Ask An Aquanaut
Ever wondered what it's like to live 60 feet below the ocean’s surface? Read More »
Arctic Row: Into Thin Ice
In the words of legendary mountain climber Barry Blanchard, “It doesn’t have to be fun to be fun.” Read More »
Blue Zoo: Goliath Grouper
This critically endangered gentle giant is known for the loud booming sound it makes when it feels threatened. Read More »
The Reel: Radiohead’s Homeless Polar Bear in London
Greenpeace's new video, with music by Radiohead and narration by Jude Law, highlights something we can't ignore. Read More »
OWOO Reaches 2 Million YouTube Views
Plus a bonus top 10 list from Digital Director Marc Ostrick that goes to eleven. Read More »
Why Aquarius?
With all the ocean issues that deserve attention, why focus on a little-known research base that may be closed by Christmas? Read More »
Mission Aquarius: What to Expect
What to expect: the science and cinematography we will bring you from Aquarius. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 29
3D mapping of Arctic ice, blue whales threatened in Sri Lanka, leatherback turtles and climate change. Read More »
My Journey to America’s Inner Space Station: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Asteroid
Ask 10 people if they’ve heard of an inner space station where aquanauts live 60ft underwater and they'll look at you like your nuts. Read More »
The School: How Do Greenland Sharks Do That?
They're the slowest of the big fish, and they catch prey much, much faster than they are. Read More »
Watch our TEDx talk live today.
Shaun MacGillivray: why storytelling can change the world and save the ocean. Read More »
Wax On: Happy International Surfing Day!
If we can highlight them, we will have done something more than just going surfing. Read More »
Why There Are Any Leatherbacks Left at Matura
Through a turtle watching business, people see they have more value alive than dead. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 28
Controversial development cancelled near pristine Cabo Pulmo. Australia unveils plan to create the world’s largest network of MPAs. Read More »
Winners of the World Oceans Day Video Contest Announced!
We asked students 12-18 to create a video telling us what the ocean means to them. Here are the winners of that contest! Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: The Many Uses of Algin
It’s used in making many things -from pudding to paint, shampoo to sherbet- and it comes from seaweed! Read More »
Leatherbacks and Gill Nets Don’t Mix
While in Grand Riviere on Trinidad’s north coast, we got a call that a fisherman had some turtles tangled in a net. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Giant Squid
The giant squid is an animal about which there are many more legends than facts. Read More »
The Leatherback Turtles of Trinidad
Grand Riviere is so dense with nesting leatherbacks, they unearth each other's eggs. Read More »
Knocking on Heaven’s Shore; Bluefin Tuna Carrying Safe Fukushima Nuclear Radiation
The radiation is elevated but still miniscule. The mercury however... Read More »
The Ocean We Want To Know (video)
In honor of World Oceans Day, we have a surprise for you. Read More »
Wax On: Big + Best = Entertaining Surfing
You won't see wave riding like this very often Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 27
CA completes statewide network of MPAs. Honduran president burns illegal shark fins. US and EU pledge to improve fishing regulations. Read More »
World Oceans Day Playlist
Tuning you into World Oceans Day, literally. Read More »
Photo of the Week: Planet Ocean
How inappropriate to call this planet Earth, when it is quite clearly Ocean. - Arthur C. Clarke Read More »
Oceana Ocean Heroes Contest Kicks Off Today
Since 2009 Oceana has searched for the unsung heroes of ocean conservation. Read More »
Announcing the Big CleanUP!
More plastic ends up in the ocean everyday. We're reaching out to the next generation to help deal with it. Read More »
Wax On: Don’t Have to Start Them Young
...but it doesn't hurt. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Garibaldi
The garibaldi is the California State Marine Fish. Male garibaldis aggressively guard their home territory. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 26
Fukushima radiation found in tuna. DNA study says marine reserves beneficial to fisheries. Peru dolphin deaths linked to sonar testing. Read More »
Ocean Wins: Surf, Plastic and Whales
In a sea of daunting ocean news, here's the good stuff, the reasons we keep at it, the ocean wins. Read More »
The School: Polar Bear Adaptations for Swimming
Polar bears are great swimmers, thanks to their hollow, water-repellant fur, buoyant fat layer, large paws, and tapered body shape. Read More »
10 Ways To Celebrate World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is coming June 8! What will you do to celebrate? Read More »
Laziest Polar Bear Featured on Today Show
Our lazy polar bear must be doing something right... Read More »
World Oceans Day Pinterest Contest
To kick off World Oceans Day, we're throwing a Pinterest Contest about "The Ocean We Want To Know!” Read More »
The Reel: Overfishing Like You’ve Never Seen It
An amazing visualization of overfishing. If you eat fish, you should see this. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 25
Genetically engineered salmon awaits approval. Paul Watson released on bail. Seagrass meadows important for carbon storage. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: From squid skin to smart clothing
In the field of biomimicry, research on how cephalopods change their skin color could eventually lead to color-changing clothing for people. Read More »
The Reel: Laziest Polar Bear Ever!
Just chillin. Read More »
Plastic Bag Ban Passes in LA
LA became the largest US city to pass such a ban today, in a 14-1 city council vote. Read More »
You Can Make a Difference Right, Now This Minute
Send an email right now voicing your support of a plastic bag ban being considered tomorrow. Read More »
Happy International Biodiversity Day!
"People protect what they love." -- Jacques Cousteau Read More »
Microbes that Like it Cold: Antarctic Critters and Extraterrestrials
Antarctica's Lake Vostok may provide a glimpse into the possibility of extraterrestrial life in Jupiter's moon, Europa. Read More »
The Reel: Bella and the Whales
A girl's story of an amazing encounter Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 24
Lobster poacher goes to jail; so does Paul Watson. Navy study says sonar harmful to whales. NOAA says US fish stocks improving. Read More »
Microbes that Like it Cold: Arctic Critters
Research on psychrophiles has been partly driven by comparisons to extraterrestrial systems. Read More »
The Reel: Ocean Heroes
Ocean activists on why they do what they do for the ocean. Read More »
#MotherOcean
A recap of the Mother Ocean Series, photos from our adventures and those of our Instagram community, in honor of Moms, on Mother's Day. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Australian Sea Lion
Some call the Australian sea lion “the most beautiful sea lion in the world.” They are one of the most endangered species of pinnipeds. Read More »
Wax On: Tuberiding on a River in Africa
Getting tubed, nowhere near the ocean, on a raging river, in the middle of the African continent. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 23
Iceland halts fin whaling. Orcas attack gray whale calf, humpbacks intervene. "The Cove" to establish dolphin park, still won't cease hunt. Read More »
Supermarkets Going BLUE
This year marked the first year that any supermarket has received a “good” rating on Greenpeace’s 2012 Seafood Retailer Scorecard. Read More »
To The Arctic Moves the Needle
So how do you know we’re getting somewhere? Here's how. Read More »
The School: Polar Bear Adaptations for Hunting
A sharp sense of smell and sharp teeth help polar bears to be master hunters in the icy Arctic. Read More »
Microbes That Like it Cold: Psychrophiles
Microorganisms that thrive where it's far too cold for humans. Read More »
Whale entangled in fishing line for weeks finally freed
A 40 foot gray whale that eluded rescuers in Orange County was finally freed by fishermen in Northern California Read More »
The Reel: Sea Lion Staring Contest
No words, no music, just pure, simple curiosity and joy. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 22
The Clean Water Act improved California water quality. Marine plastic pollution worse than previously thought. Mass pelican deaths in Peru. Read More »
Tanks for Everything
The Cook Islands is designing the world’s largest marine protected area, what could be an important refuge for corals. Read More »
Blue Zoo: King Eider
The King Eider sea duck lives along the coast in the Arctic. Sometimes 10,000 or more come together in a flock. Read More »
Campaign News: Florian Schulz Speaking Tour is a Hit
Wildlife photographer extraordinaire Florian Schulz takes the US by storm Read More »
Marine National Parks: A Closer Look
While 3% of US lands are Nat'l Parks, less than 1% of our oceans are marine parks. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 21
X Prize takes on ocean acidification. New research changes theory about polar bear lineage. Chile expands marine reserves. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Tsunamis and Plate Tectonics
Tsunamis are usually caused by underwater earthquakes, which happen at the borders of tectonic plates. Read More »
The School: Polar Bear Adaptations for Extreme Cold
Polar bears are supremely adapted to their extremely cold Arctic environment. Here are some of the ways they stay warm. Read More »
Sushi Party Minus the Guilt Hangover
A sushi-loving chef finds redemption in a sustainable fish supplier. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 20
Seafood fraud widespread, says study. Zoos & aquariums seek to import and protect polar bears; hunters seek to import polar bear trophies. Read More »
Behind the Scenes with Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep, in the recording studio, on why To The Arctic is a special film Read More »
Photographer Florian Schulz Kicks Off To The Arctic Book Tour
Photographer Florian Schulz celebrates Arctic wildlife in the official To The Arctic 3D companion book. Read More »
Gray whale rescue under way off Laguna Beach
For the third time in one month, a marine mammal rescue crew has been dispatched from Laguna Beach in order to disentangle a gray whale. Read More »
The School: Polar Bear Adaptations
Polar bears are thought to have arisen about 150,000 years ago, from Siberian and Alaskan grizzly bears. Read More »
A Jewel Among the Rubble of a Dead Coral City
Our reef dive looked like it was going to be wonderful, but as we descended a different picture emerged…this reef was not alive. Read More »
The Reel: Diving Under the Ice with the Greenland Shark
Underwater cinematographer Adam Ravetch on diving with the rare Greenland Shark. Read More »
Despite New Report, Polar Bears Are Still Threatened
Here are seven reasons the claims of a growing and healthy polar bear population are misleading. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Walrus
Walruses are social animals and can be found in large groups called haul outs. The largest males dominate in the hierarchy. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 19
Ocean planning would bring billions in benefits. Salmon fishing quotas raised in CA and OR. Polar bears show signs of skin disease. Read More »
Nat Geo’s Controversial New TV Show Wicked Tuna Debuts
Contrary to worst fears, the show’s first episode did not glorify the fishing. Read More »
Shaun MacGillivray in Outside Magazine
A $10 million documentary can change people in ways that a $300 million blockbuster can’t. That’s why I get out of bed every day. Read More »
Finding Gold Among Vinyl at Raratonga Records
“All out, sold out, all gone!” was the reply, “everybody bought one the day you did.” Meaning there was only one to begin with. Read More »
Carl Safina’s take on Whole Foods’ Ban of “Red” Labelled Seafood
A common question I got was, “Why would you work with them if they’re still going to sell “red”-rated fish?” Well, here’s why... Read More »
The Reel: Playing With Bubble Rings
Dolphins explore man-made bubble rings coming up from the sea floor. Read More »
The Micromanager
Being a micromanaging monster takes a lot of energy, and the brain of our stress tanks sucks down more power than I thought. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Bearded Seal
Bearded seals, named for their whiskers, are the Arctic's largest species of seal. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 18
Low levels of radiation have spread from Fukushima to Southern California kelp, and other ocean news. Read More »
Coral Kindergarten
An exciting discovery on our first dive in Raratonga made us smile through our regulators, and double check what we were seeing. Read More »
We Won TreeHugger’s Best Ocean Conservation Campaign
The readers of TreeHugger have voted us the best ocean conservation campaign Read More »
Carl Safina: A Better Approach to Fishing
I wish I could witness a merger—good law and smart government, and even smarter local control with a very strong emphasis on conservation. Read More »
Whole Foods Stops Selling Red-Labeled Fish a Year Early
The chain has pledged to eliminate all red-listed options by Earth Day. Read More »
Microorganisms, Mega Power
As much as we care about animals we can see, the vast majority of organisms, and the ones that control the fate of our planet, are microbes. Read More »
Wax On: Swimming in a Healthy Ocean
The coolest thing in surfing this week is not surfing. Leave the board behind. Swim around and enjoy. Read More »
To The Arctic Caption Contest Winner Announced!
Congrats to Sue Davis, winner of our To The Arctic caption contest! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 17
James Cameron visits the Abyss; new species of hammerhead shark found; Ancient Hawaiians had abundant fisheries, harsh enforcement. Read More »
Carl Safina: Conserving the Local Sea Turtles of Abreojos
Turtles are protected in Mexico, but they’re still poached for the black market. But for Javier, they’re worth really protecting. Read More »
Ocean Wins: Exploration and Humans Helping Whales
This time we're going for quality, not quantity. There are only two, but they're good ones. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Cameron’s Solo Dive to Challenger Deep
Cameron makes history with first solo trip to ocean's deepest point, raising interest in deep sea science once more. Read More »
OWOO at the Genesis Awards
Guests were treated to dinner, cocktails, and after-party but for me the highlight was Uggie, the talented dog from the Artist. Read More »
Carl Safina, From Laguna San Ignacio
These interactions represent the relationship with animals and nature that I wish we could have everywhere, all the time. Read More »
Nobody Rushes the Concrete Artist of Ofu
Third, I will have a difficult time getting off Ofu... Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 16
Climate change to cause $2 trillion in ocean damage by 2100; Titanic tourism; sustainable fishing in France Read More »
Celebrate World Water Day!
"No water, no life. No blue, no green." -- Sylvia Earle. Read More »
Photo of the Week: Spring Has Officially Sprung!
An underwater celebration of the season! Read More »
Wax On: Off the Map, But On The Spot
A true surf explorer shares his moment of discovery and joy. Read More »
Fishin’ for Fashion
A night of fashion, music and Aros Crystos' eco-friendly designs for the sea Read More »
Friendlies: the Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon
Mutually desired interactions between whales and humans in Baja show the importance of conservation, for the whales' sake, and for ours.. Read More »
Why Coral?
Corals are dying off in large numbers around the world. Here's why we are working to save them. Read More »
We’re Nominated. Now Help Us Win!
We're up for TreeHugger's Best Ocean Campaign. Vote for us! Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Going Deep
Getting to the ocean's deepest point, Challenger Deep, 7mi below the surface Read More »
In Hot Water
Dr. Stephen Palumbi and team research the world's strongest corals Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 15
Kiribati becoming 1st climate casualty, whalers go home, black market fish trade Read More »
UK Climate Week Features Polar Bears
The Brits' biggest environmental event goes big, and features polar bears. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Greenland Shark
Second largest carnivorous shark is relatively unknown. Read More »
The Reel: Shark Tagging in the Bahamas
A U of Miami team tags sharks in the Berry Islands, Bahamas. Read More »
The School: A Pollock Dinner
The Arctic's pollock fishery is both ecologically and economically important. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 14
Ocean acidification rate at 300M year high; leatherback sea turtle risk zones. Read More »
Wax On: ArcticSurfBlog.com
Yep, that's ice. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Robofish
Can you spot the robotic research tool in the school? Read More »
Ocean Wins: Plastic Bags, Bottles and Shark Finning Banned
Here comes the good stuff. Yessss. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Beluga
This charming whale has annual social gatherings in the thousands. Read More »
Oregon Steps Up Marine Protections
New MPAs bring OR on level with other West Coast states on marine protections. Read More »
Winner of OWOO’s International Polar Bear Day Photo Caption Contest! (PHOTO)
Congratulations to the winner of OWOO's Polar Bear Day Photo Caption Contest! Read More »
The Reel: The Story of Sushi
Bamboo Sushi's awesome short film of miniture sets, 7 months in the making. Read More »
The School: Arctic Ocean Stays Lively in Winter
Surprisingly, plankton remain active even at freezing temperatures. Read More »
Photo of the Week: Happy Leap Year from OWOO!
OWOO shares a whale of a photo to say Happy Leap Year. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Tracking Polar Bears by Satellite
How do you put a collar on a bear? Read More »
Upping the Pressure for MPAs Down Under
Antarctic Ocean Alliance called for greater marine protections in the Antarctic. Read More »
Blue Zoo: Arctic Skua
The "Avian Pirate" of the arctic Read More »
What’s cute and fuzzy and white all over?
OWOO launches Arctic Education Campaign on International Polar Bear Day! Read More »
Ocean’s Five: Polar Bear Countries
Experts agree, these are the best places to see wild polar bears. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 13
Neurotoxins found in shark fin soup, and NY moves towards a ban. Read More »
Wax On: Abandon
This isn't a cartoon. Read More »
The School: Sea Ice Provides for Sea Life
Phytoplankton - the base of the marine food chain - depend on polar sea ice. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Remotely Operated Vehicles
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the ocean. Read More »
Photo of the Week: Gentle Giant
Our crew encountered a thriving ecosystem with sharks gliding around the Everes Read More »
Blue Zoo: Lionfish
This fish epitomizes the saying, “Look but don’t touch!” Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 12
Google river view, rescuing dolphins, fisheries monitoring 2.0, and... Read More »
Wax On: Stuff Cinematographers Do
When the crazy worlds of Hollywood and big wave surfing collide, this is what ha Read More »
Show Some Love for the Coral Sea
Join OWOO in helping protect the fragile reefs in the Coral Sea. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 11
Whale song differences, sound pollution causes whale stress, and more ocean news Read More »
Photo of the Week: Photo of the Year, Polar Bear
Our photo of the week is actually World Press Photo of the Year 2012. Read More »
Paper or…Oh Wait, Those are Banned Now
Laguna Beach, Dana Point first cities in Orange County to ban plastic bags. Read More »
The Reel: The Ultimate Shred Partner
Wakeboarder in Florida gets surprise when some finned friends get in on the fun Read More »
Playing “Tag” With Sharks
Check out cool photos of shark tagging and more from OWOO's Bahamas expedition. Read More »
Ocean STEMulation: Sea Sponge Fiber Optics
A sponge makes silica strands that are similar to optical fibers - but better. Read More »
Wax On: A Groundswell in British Columbia
A new film highlighting efforts to save a magical part of the Pacific northwest. Read More »
Upcycling is the New Recycling
Creatively recycled plastic is more than an attention getter, it's good business Read More »
Blue Zoo: Moray Eel
Though their reputation is creepy, count yourself lucky if you see one... Read More »
Tagging Sharks in the Bahamas with Summit Series, The Nature Conservancy and the Waitt Institute
OWOO teams up with Summit Series as the media partner of Expedition Tiger Shark. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 10
A super giant crustacean, new endangered species, and $3 billion sunken treasure Read More »
Down, Set, Hike!
Happy Friday, folks. May the best turtle, -- err, team -- win this weekend. Read More »
Wax On: A Buzzer Beater Like No Other, Brother
First, watching the world’s best and bravest, in big waves at Pipeline... Read More »
Announcing Our 2012 Lineup of Original Video Series!
OWOO's sneak peek of original video series we'll be rolling out throughout the year. Read More »
Fishing Rod, Camera, Action!
We were treated to a close view of two gray whales expelling their massive breaths of air in the afternoon sunlight Read More »
Field Report: A Deep See Experience
We were in Cocos Island National Park, 300 miles off Costa Rica’s west coast. And it was my first time in a submarine. As I put on the ... Read More »
Bill and Ted’s Ocean Adventure
To say thanks to all of our great followers and fans, introducing OWOO's own Bill and Ted! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 9
Welcome to the latest edition of The Weekly Dive op ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff too! Read More »
Meryl Streep to Narrate To The Arctic 3D
We’re excited to announce that two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, known for her acting and activism, will narrate our film To The Arctic 3D, a presentation of One World One Ocean, premiering April 20, 2012! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 8
Welcome to the latest edition of The Weekly Dive, where we keep you updated on the top ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff mixed in as well. With that, dive in to this week's news! Read More »
MPAs: Why “Gary” Baldi is the New Smokey
Despite the new MPAs, we still have work to do. Two areas that need it most: citizen involvement and water quality. Read More »
Lobster Poachers Caught at Heisler Reserve
In a win for marine enforcement officials, two men were caught illegally taking lobster from Heisler Park Marine Reserve just after midnight Sunday in one of the largest cases of lobster poaching in recent years. Read More »
Field Report: Going Deep on Cocos Island
360 nautical miles off the western shore of Costa Rica, a group of ocean operatives quietly prepare for a tactical dive on the rear deck ... Read More »
Field Report: The Race to Document Biodiversity
The most extraordinary aspect of biodiversity to me is the way in which every living thing on earth, everything that has ever lived on ... Read More »
Field Report: A Choreographic Feeding Frenzy
Whenever I see a reef with an enormous abundance of large predators, I always wonder, where does the food come from? Read More »
Field Report: High-Tech Tools, Primeval Wonders
Our drop-point was an undersea pinnacle known as Mount Everest. Howard and I would cling to the outside of the Deep See sub and ride it ... Read More »
Field Report: A Parade of Sharks, Dazzling Yet Diminished
Cocos Island is perhaps best known for an abundance of large marine animals, sharks in particular. Most iconic of these are the vast ... Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 7
Welcome to the latest edition of The Weekly Dive, where we keep you updated on the top ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff mixed in as well. With that, dive in to this week's news! Read More »
Field Report: A Visual Feast in the Undersea Twilight Zone
My colleagues and I have spent the past two decades traveling the tropical Pacific Ocean to document life that occurs below the realm... Read More »
Richard Pyle Blogs for OWOO on New York Times
Ichthyologist and OWOO science advisor Dr. Richard Pyle blogs on behalf of OWOO in a seven-part series for The New York Times highlighting his work on our recent Cocos Island expedition. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 6
Welcome to the latest edition of The Weekly Dive, where we keep you updated on the top ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff mixed in as well. With that, dive in to this week's news! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 5
Welcome to the latest edition of The Weekly Dive, where we keep you updated on the top ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff mixed in as well. With that, dive in to this week's news! Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 4
Welcome to the latest edition of The Weekly Dive, where we keep you updated on the top ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff mixed in as well. With that, dive in to this week's news! Read More »
Field Report: Polar Bears Are The New Canaries
In November, One World One Ocean traveled to Churchill, Canada—the “polar bear capital of the world”—to highlight the issues facing arctic.. Read More »
OWOO Wins Best of Fest At My Hero Film Festival
Earlier this month, OWOO was honored to take home the“Best of Fest” award at the 2011 MY HERO International Film Festival, sponsored by the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 3
Welcome to the latest edition of The Weekly Dive, where we keep you updated on the top ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff mixed in as well. With that, dive in to this week's news! Read More »
What Lies Beneath in Cocos Island
In their first expedition from Cocos Island National Park, the OWOO crew recaps and provides some amazing photos of their adventures in the underwater world of this amazing ocean gem. Warning: jaw-dropping shark photos inside. Read More »
The Weekly Dive Vol. 2
Welcome to the latest edition of the Weekly Dive, where we keep you updated on the top ocean news from around the world with some fun stuff mixed in as well. Dive in! Read More »
Join OWOO on a Journey to Cocos Island…
This week, the OWOO crew hopped a flight to Costa Rica where will will be reporting live from Cocos Island, one of few areas of the ocean that enjoys official protection given its incredible beauty and biodiversity (e.g., SHARKS). Not only will we be bringing you live expedition updates, including amazing photos and video, but we'll also be sharing ways in which you can help grow the movement to establish marine protected areas (MPAs) around the world, and in effect, help save the ocean. Read More »
A Whirlwind Week with Sylvia Earle
We’ve always wondered what it would be like to spend a week in the shoes of our hero and OWOO science adviser Dr. Sylvia Earle. We got our chance last week when we filmed the first-ever meeting of OceanElders in San Francisco, followed a few days later by an exclusive interview with “Her Deepness” at the America’s Cup in San Diego. Read More »
Introducing the First-Ever “Weekly Dive”
Today, we are excited to bring you the first installment of The Weekly Dive – your one-stop shop for the top ocean news (in our opinion) from the week. In addition to must-read ocean news, we’ll also be sharing one user-generated video a week as our way of celebrating all the great ocean content being captured by ocean enthusiasts around the world – people like YOU who are out there in the trenches. Read More »
Live from the White Carpet
Joining partners Coca-Cola and the World Wildlife Fund at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, OWOO helped celebrate the launch of Arctic Home, a bold new effort to help protect polar bear habitats in the Arctic Circle. Read More »
There’s No Place Like Home – Even If You’re A Polar Bear
Starting next week, you are likely to see polar bears popping up everywhere—on TV, in movie theatres, at the grocery store, on your phone, on the web—all thanks to a new initiative launched this week by Coca-Cola and World Wildlife Fund in partnership with One World One Ocean and our upcoming IMAX film To The Arctic 3D--a co-production with Warner Bros. and IMAX Corporation scheduled for release in IMAX theatres in 2012. Read More »
A Perfect Place to Start—Your Own Backyard
The One World One Ocean team spent a lovely, foggy morning at Main Beach in Laguna Beach, joining forces with the Ocean Conservancy and the Boys & Girls Club to clean up our backyard. Watch our video to hear from our amazing kid volunteers about what they found and why protecting the beach is important to them! Read More »
Take a walk on the beach with OWOO on Saturday Oct. 16! (Disclaimer: Picking up trash is required)
Join One World One Ocean along with The Ocean Conservancy and the Boys & Girl Club on Saturday, October 16 for a beach clean-up in Laguna Beach. Event kicks off at 10 AM PST at Main Beach! Read More »
Why launch an ocean campaign?
As a filmmaker, I travel all over the world to shoot movies and I’ve been blown away by the beauty, power and importance of the natural world, especially the ocean — our lifeline. Read More »
Your Chance to Go On Location with One World One Ocean
Ever dream of going behind-the-scenes with an IMAX film crew? Maybe to an exotic location? How about on a boat?Well, One World One Ocean is making that dream a reality.This week, we’re thrilled to announce our Ocean Expedition Contest. Read More »
The new One World One Ocean website
We relaunched our website to provide you with great content that showcases the beauty and majesty of our oceans, and powerful new tools to help you get involved in saving our oceans, starting today. Read More »
Close Encounters
While on location in Churchill, Canada, the MacGillivray Freeman team had the chance to get up close with these beautiful bears while ... Read More »
Sea Ice: Public Transportation, Arctic Style
MacGillivray Freeman crews got wonderful footage by mounting IMAX cameras to the back of Inuit sleds. Read More »
Disappearing Sea Ice
Rapidly deteriorating sea ice is forcing polar bears to swim farther than in past years, sometimes hundreds of miles, looking for ice. Read More »
Super-Cooled High Pressure Diving
Cameramen Adam Ravetch and Bob Cranston dove 50 feet below the Arctic bay ice in dry suits to film parts of To The Arctic. Read More »
Maintaining a Safe Focal Length
The bears did not seem to feel threatened by the smaller inflatable boats used by MacGillivray Freeman crews, so they were able to get ... Read More »
Field Report: The Inside Scoop on the Inside Passage
We're sitting in a cove off Chatham Strait, a tributary of Alaska's inside passage, surrounded by steep hills covered in green conifers... Read More »
Field Report: Portrait of a Polar Bear Family
From July 19 to August 9, 2010, our team traveled the seas around the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, in a small ice-breaker... Read More »
Field Report: Diving With The World’s Largest Cuttlefish
With wind waves crashing against the rocks, the water surged and heaved, making it impossible to hold a motion picture camera steady. Read More »
Field Report: In the Company of Dragons
Michele and I swim through murky water toward tiny explosions of light firing from a flashing strobe. Read More »
Field Report: The Most Beautiful Sea Lions In the World
I have traveled to South Australia seven times during the last forty years and on only two of those occasions have I seen good conditions. Read More »
Field Report: Dancing with Australia’s Great Whites
Our shark cage stops at 60 feet, holding four of us and our cameras. We are here to see great white sharks. Read More »