Letter from the President
On December 1, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing regarding several bills aimed at amending the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery ...
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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.
Earth Day Special: Holland America Line & Marine Conservation Institute unveil "Our Marvelous Oceans" Video Series
Just in time for Earth Day! In partnership with Holland America Line, Marine Conservation Institute unveils "Our Marvelous Oceans," an onboard video series spotlighting the importance of ocean conservation, sustainable seafood, and marine protected areas and educating more than 800,000 Holland America Line guests each year. “Holland America Line has been a committed partner in marine conservation. These short videos will help spread the word on all that we, Holland America Line, and its guests can do to protect the marine environment,” says Dr. Elliott A. Norse, president and founder of the Marine Conservation Institute. »read more
New Hawaiian Outreach Campaign to Save the Monk Seal
The Marine Conservation Institute is proud to be a member of the Aloha Kanaloa Coalition of Hawaiian and national organizations united to protect America’s only endemic marine mammal, the Hawaiian Monk Seal. This week the coalition unveiled a new public service announcement to air during Hawaii’s Merrie Monarch Festival – emphasizing the monk seal as the iconic species of Hawaii, and a vital part of Hawaii’s heritage. Learn about the members of the Aloha Kanaloa Coalition and view the video at their brand new site!