Kevin Iro, an acclaimed athlete from the Cook Islands who championed the establishment of the world’s largest multi-use marine park, will receive the 2022 Seacology Prize. Iro’s exceptional rugby career spanned decades and countries. Nicknamed “The Beast,” Iro was a dominating presence on the pitch, playing for teams in New Zealand, Australia, and the United […]

The province of Batangas, which stretches along the southern part of the Philippine island of Luzon, offers a plethora of options for the adventurous, nature-loving traveler. Hikers from across the country and beyond come to scale the Nalayag Monolith, a sharp peak that offers panoramic views of forest and ocean. The surrounding mountains and valleys […]

World Mangrove Day may not be big on your list of holidays, but it’s a red-letter day for Seacology and conservationists around the globe. That’s because mangrove forests are environmental superstars. They cover just a small fraction of the planet’s surface, but are crucial to the short-term welfare of coastal communities and to the long-term […]

Duane Silverstein, Seacology’s executive director, has been named Scuba Diving magazine’s July Sea Hero! Check out the magazine’s Q&A with Duane about how he discovered his passion for islands, why local communities must be included for conservation to succeed, and how divers can help.

Our latest batch of new projects includes our first ever in Cameroon, El Salvador, and England! These partnerships will protect thousands of acres of threatened island habitat and the species that live there, improve access to clean water and electricity, and support sustainable livelihoods in communities around the world. They also protect three of the […]

The more than 600 islands of the Federated States of Micronesia contain breathtaking beauty: dense tropical forests, picturesque waterfalls, and some of the world’s healthiest coral reefs. Spanning nearly 2,000 miles across the western Pacific, the country’s size and isolation have given rise to a diversity of cultures, traditions, and languages.  Luan Gilmete is a […]

In 2021, Seacology launched more new projects than in any previous year in our history and began our latest nationwide project in the Dominican Republic. We achieved these milestones while successfully navigating the global pandemic and through careful stewardship of our supporters’ donations. Look back in our annual report, out now.

Landing on Rarotonga, the largest and most populous of the Cook Islands, visitors are treated to an overwhelming array of sights. The shallow turquoise water of the South Pacific gently laps at the shore, jagged mountain peaks covered with lush forest shoot skyward, and palm trees sway in the breeze.  Now, thanks to a partnership […]

By Karen Peterson Despite the wonders of email, instant messaging, and video calls, there is no substitute for seeing island conservation projects–and meeting the dedicated and energetic people in charge of them–in person. This spring, more than two years after our last trip to the Dominican Republic, Seacology staff members were finally able to get […]