June 2021
A refuge in the treetops
In the Bay Islands of Honduras, Seacology is protecting some of the Caribbean’s most threatened parrot species—by literally putting them out of the reach of poachers who would steal young […]
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June 2021
Sailing for Seacology
In the early morning of June 7, four friends set sail from Port Townsend, Washington on a 360-mile race around Puget Sound. They competed not just for glory but also […]
June 2021
Mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass: new projects focus on key island ecosystems
New Seacology projects will support three kinds of ecosystems that are crucial to maintaining and restoring the health of the world’s oceans: mangrove forests that protect coastal villages, provide wildlife […]
May 2021
Seacology’s next big project, youth climate leaders, and more
Having been with Seacology from the start—literally, as the first employee back in 1999 — Karen Peterson has a unique perspective on Seacology’s mission and achievements. She now oversees Seacology’s […]
May 2021
Doing tourism right
By Ferdie Marcelo Tourism can be both a blessing and a curse for island environments. Beachgoers frequently leave more than just footprints, and what is left behind is far too […]
April 2021
Young Cook Islanders gain job skills while helping protect threatened bird
Even in the remote, idyllic Cook Islands of the south Pacific, island ecosystems need active conservation to prevent damage from invasive species, global warming, and other threats. Seacology has worked […]
April 2021
Seacology returns to Samoa, where it all started
The people of Setāfaō Saipipi Village had already taken meaningful steps to protect their precious coral reefs, but they were thinking bigger. Thanks to a partnership with Seacology, they’ve now […]
April 2021
Seacology projects help keep Mexican lobster fisheries healthy
By Marisol Rueda Flores Lobster production is one of Mexico’s most important fisheries, contributing more than 806 million pesos ($40 million USD) to the national fishing sector each year. In […]
March 2021
Panoramic views help protect Philippine wetlands
Looking out from the new boardwalk along the coast of the Philippine village of Bogtong, one can take in unrivaled views of the expansive, shallow bay. Endangered coral reefs thrive […]
March 2021
One year in a new world
On March 16, 2020, along with millions of our neighbors in northern California, Seacology’s staff entered a new reality when health officials issued a stay-at-home order. We quickly packed up […]