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 […]

Respect for the rights and traditions of indigenous island communities has been at the heart of Seacology’s approach to conservation since our founding project in Samoa. We know that supporting indigenous peoples’ efforts to protect their traditional lands and waters is not only the right thing to do, but effective from a long-term conservation perspective. […]

Happy Seagrass Awareness Month! Environmental organizations and activists around the globe are putting a spotlight on seagrass in March, hoping to bring much-needed attention to this underappreciated ecosystem. Seagrass meadows cover just a tiny fraction of the planet’s surface in shallow coastal waters, but punch well above their weight in terms of the crucial environmental […]

Adrian (Banie) Lasimbang, a longtime Seacology partner who has been instrumental in our work to protect forests on Borneo, has been awarded the 2022 IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation and Change. The prize is presented by Global Ties US, an organization that promotes international cooperation and citizen diplomacy. It recognizes leaders who work with […]

There’s now a Seacology project for every day of the year, and then some! We are excited to announce nine new partnerships with local communities and organizations that will protect critically endangered species and thousands of acres of mangroves, coral reefs, and other threatened island habitats. This brings our total to 373 active or complete […]