Wildlife & conservation · 4 min read
Why polar bears wait for the ice
On Hudson Bay, autumn freeze-up opens the seal hunt. What do polar bears eat while they wait, and how does Churchill keep bears and people safe?
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Ocean Journal
A closer look at the ocean. The places that draw us in, the people who know them, and the ways we can take part.
Stories & perspectivesFrom the WOL editorial desk
Wildlife & conservation · 6 min read
Can we save the North Atlantic right whale?
A newly discovered calf brings hope for one of the ocean’s rarest whales. Meet the animal, the people helping it, and the support that could make a difference.
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Food & oceans · 5 min read
The future of seafood
Feeding people while sustaining marine life and fishing communities. How wild fisheries, aquaculture, and better purchasing decisions shape what comes next.
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Ocean protection · 5 min read
Can we protect the ocean fast enough?
The 2030 ocean conservation goal is about more than coverage. What effective protection requires, why people matter, and where companies can contribute.
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Ocean & climate · 5 min read
The ocean’s heat problem
Why warming seas matter to food, wildlife, coastal economies, and every company looking for a meaningful role in ocean conservation.
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Wildlife & science · 5 min read
What a whale photo can tell scientists
A humpback’s tail can connect sightings across years and oceans. How photo-identification works, what it cannot prove alone, and where careful participation fits.
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Ocean habitats · 5 min read
Eelgrass meadows: what Virginia teaches us about restoration
Virginia’s coastal bays show how seagrass can return when conditions are right. The lesson is in the seeds, the habitat, and the years of work that follow.
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Sport & participation · 6 min read
How sports teams can support ocean conservation
Athletes, staff, and fans can bring real energy to ocean work. The strongest programs begin with a useful role, a qualified organizer, and a clear record of what happened.
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Ocean science · 5 min read
California’s kelp forests: what recovery really takes
Sunflower sea stars, sea urchins, and the patient work of recovery. What recent research can tell us, and what it cannot yet prove.
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Ocean places · 3 min read
The reef beyond the postcard
Look beyond the blue. A reef connects wildlife, livelihoods, and the people who know a place best.
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For business · 3 min read
What an ocean partnership should deliver
A useful partnership starts with a specific initiative, clear responsibilities, and a record you can stand behind.
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Projects & evidence · 3 min read
A practical ocean scorecard
Funding, participation, and ecological outcomes tell different stories. Give each its own place in the report.
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Participation · 3 min read
Bringing employees into ocean action
Start with a useful role for people. Build the day around the delivery partner, the place, and what happens afterward.
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