November 2021
High in the Andes, Seacology protects pristine island habitat
Because Seacology works exclusively on islands, most of our projects are pretty close to sea level. Our latest one in Peru is a little different. At an elevation of more […]
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October 2021
Micronesia: Little islands, big conservation results
By Simon Ellis Micronesia — literally, “tiny islands” — is a region of the Pacific Ocean that many people in western countries have never heard of. The islands of Micronesia […]
October 2021
Making a living from — and with — the forest
When big lumber companies look at a tropical forest, they see money. And they know just how to get it: Build roads, cut down and sell the tall trees, and […]
September 2021
Accolades for Seacology
Can we brag a little? Seacology is a small organization, working hard to protect island habitats, and we don’t get the attention given to giant organizations. But the world seems […]
September 2021
Spotlight on Seacology’s support for coastal resilience in Kenya
The Global Resilience Partnership and UNDRR’s PreventionWeb just published a great profile of our work at Wasini Island, Kenya. Seacology worked with the community there to protect the island’s mangrove […]
August 2021
Saw John Aung Thong of India to receive 2021 Seacology Prize
A committed advocate for the environment and culture of India’s Andaman Islands, Saw John Aung Thong, will receive the 2021 Seacology Prize. Saw John, a member of the islands’ Karen […]
August 2021
Young Dominican athletes lead the way on mangrove cleanups
This spring, generous donors to our Earth Day crowdfunding campaign stepped in to help young athletes across the Dominican Republic follow their dreams. Many young aspiring baseball and volleyball players, […]
July 2021
Changing community needs drive conservation success in West Java
Every Seacology project conserves island habitat, but the details of each one are different. That’s because we work directly with island communities, and each community has unique needs. Communities come […]
July 2021
Mobilizing communities to protect seagrass in the Philippines
The Verde Island Passage, a narrow waterway between the Philippine Islands of Luzon and Mindoro, is widely considered to be the world center of marine biodiversity. At the heart of […]
July 2021
Seacology begins nationwide campaign to protect Dominican mangroves
By Karen Peterson The Caribbean nation of the Dominican Republic (DR), with its tourism-reliant economy, is famous for sandy beaches and beautiful coastal landscapes. Less known, but more important ecologically, […]