February 2021
A honey of a project saves mangroves in the Dominican Republic
Much of our recent work has focused on mangrove trees or bees, so it was only a matter of time before they joined forces in a project – and in […]
News
February 2021
Sustainable swag supports Seacology
Last month, we were surprised and excited to learn Parlez (“par-LAY”), an English clothing company, had directed a portion of its 2020 profits to Seacology through 1% for the Planet. […]
February 2021
Endangered parrots, turtles, seals just a few of the species a dozen new projects will help
Twelve new Seacology projects, spanning the globe from the Caribbean to Southeast Asia, will protect thousands of acres of sensitive island habitats and threatened species including seals, turtles, and parrots. […]
January 2021
Built for resilience, Seacology projects provide critical shelter on storm-battered islands
As powerful Cyclone Yasa barreled toward Fiji just before Christmas, we waited nervously for news. Seacology has 27 projects in Fiji, and many were directly in the storm’s path. As […]
January 2021
Amid pandemic travel bans, some islands see boom in local tourism
When the COVID-19 pandemic made indoor gatherings unsafe, getting outdoors became more important than ever. With the appropriate precautions, hiking, kayaking, birding, and other exploration of the natural world offer […]
December 2020
Two decades of clean, quiet power in rural Borneo
How do you get electricity to remote villages in the mountains of Borneo, miles from paved roads and even farther from power plants? The problem has stumped governments for years–leaving […]
December 2020
Generations unite to protect San Juan Islands seagrass
Eelgrass might be the most important habitat you’ve never heard of. And it’s disappearing at a frightening rate — but experienced biologists, conservation professionals, and eager students are teaming up […]
November 2020
On gratitude
It’s the season of giving–and I want to start by giving thanks for the things I am grateful for at Seacology. First and foremost, I want to thank you for […]
November 2020
Colombian navy protecting parrotfish after Seacology-supported ban takes effect
Parrotfish, brightly colored inhabitants of coral reefs named for their beaklike mouths, are essential for a healthy reef. The fish use their namesake beaks to scrape vegetation from the coral, […]
October 2020
Orangutans – our endangered cousins
Could orangutans become extinct in the next 10 years? According to scientists, it’s possible, unless protections are put in place and strictly enforced. Seacology is working hard with indigenous communities […]