From the Blog
Marine Conservation Institute at the Blue Vision Summit!
Eric Schwaab of NOAA Fisheries giving a presentationMarine Conservation Institute’s Mike Gravitz, Rachel Keylon, and Kate ... » read more
A blog to save the Earth. 13. Riley and Grampus.
Biologically, I’m no grandparent. I’m one of these genetic end-of-the-line types cause I didn’t have ... » read more
A blog to save the Earth 12. Happy Earth Day to you (and to Holland America Line and Seabourn)
On this day, the most important holiday of the year (Earth Day), I find myself wondering: How often ... » read more
A Word from our President
As we look to 2013 and a healthier future for our oceans, I’d like to take a moment to inform you about some of the progress the Marine Conservation Institute has ...
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One Percent is Not Enough
Only 1% of the ocean is protected compared to over 12% of land areas. We are working to change that.
Marine Conservation Institute is approved to receive grants through the 1% for the Planet program.
Marine Conservation Institute Works to Save the Hawaiian Monk Seal
Readers across the nation, and around the world, are being introduced to the plight of the critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal, through a lengthy article in the New York Times Magazine entitled “Who would kill a monk seal?”
Author Jon Mooallem delved deeply into the crisis of the monk seal, the only marine mammal found solely in the United States. With fewer than 1,100 animals remaining, the seal is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world.
Marine Conservation Institute has been fighting for the seal’s survival since 2006. Most recently, Marine Conservation Institute has begun working directly with fishermen on Kaua`i to understand their perspectives and concerns, to provide accurate information about the seal’s needs and behavior, and to find practical ways for humans and seals to coexist. Find out more about our program here.
Call for Tighter Law Enforcement in Pacific Marine Monuments
Report Highlights Tools and Tactics to Improve Enforcement Efforts
» Executive Summary [pdf]
» Full Report [pdf]
In response to illegal incursions and fishing in America’s Pacific marine monuments, Marine Conservation Institute today released a study that recommends ways to help law enforcement agencies combat threats to one of America’s last relatively unspoiled frontiers containing the most diverse and pristine coral reefs in the US.
“Our Pacific marine monuments are part of America’s great natural heritage,” says William Chandler, VP for Government Affairs. “Our goal in releasing the report is to help Pacific law enforcement agencies better patrol these remote sites scattered across a vast ocean. They are dedicated to the task but could use more resources, partners, and innovative tactics.”
To reduce the risk of illegal fishing, vessel groundings, spills, and the introduction of invasive species in our monuments, the report recommends implementing prohibitions on commercial fishing, enhancing surveillance and enforcement, and improving outreach to commercial and recreational vessel owners.