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Seven SM Supermalls across the Philippines turned World Water Day beach cleanups into hands-on lessons about protecting the ocean. Volunteers learned to sort trash by type, seeing firsthand what harms marine life most.
Over 10,000 pieces of litter vanished from Folly Beach in just two hours thanks to hundreds of volunteers who showed up for their community and marine life. The cleanup crew even helped rescue an endangered sea turtle, proving why every piece of trash picked up matters.
Over 4,000 volunteers turned out across 77 New Jersey beach sites to remove debris and protect marine life, more than doubling last year's turnout. Their efforts collected millions of pieces of trash while gathering crucial data to fight ocean pollution at its source.
Greece just made protecting its ocean wildlife as easy as checking your phone. A new interactive platform shows fishers and citizens exactly where fishing is banned right now, helping crack down on illegal practices that threaten marine life.
Guatemalan naval forces intercepted a vessel illegally transporting sailfish, protecting a species vital to both ocean health and the region's tourism economy. The operation highlights growing efforts across Central America to save marine life from commercial overfishing.
Every piece of plastic you pick up from the beach saves real lives, and now you can see exactly how many. Ocean Conservancy's new Wildlife Impact Calculator translates your cleanup efforts into the number of seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals protected.
Seven SM malls across the Philippines turned World Water Day into hands-on environmental education, teaching communities to sort waste and understand what's harming their coasts. The cleanups went beyond picking up trash by showing volunteers exactly what materials threaten marine life.
Australian Border Force is winning the fight against illegal fishing in Queensland's north, intercepting 19 foreign vessels since January and protecting fragile marine ecosystems. The crackdown shows that strong enforcement can safeguard ocean resources for future generations.
Ocean Conservancy launched a free online calculator that tells you exactly how many sea turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals you've helped save by picking up plastic trash. The tool is based on 10,000 animal necropsies revealing shockingly small amounts of plastic can be deadly.
In American Samoa, village-led conservation efforts are protecting giant clams better than federal no-take zones, proving that Indigenous stewardship works. The discovery could reshape how coastal communities protect marine life while honoring cultural traditions.
Rare footage captured off Dominica shows 11 sperm whales working together to help deliver a calf and keep it afloat. Scientists say this level of teamwork is almost never seen outside of primates.
South Africa's coastal city just wrapped a groundbreaking summit connecting investors with ocean innovators, turning Africa's blue economy from talk into real action. The three-day gathering focused on creating jobs and protecting marine life while building a sustainable future.
Leaders and innovators gathered in Durban to chart a future where ocean resources create jobs while protecting marine life. The Ocean Innovation Africa Summit wrapped up with concrete plans to build a thriving blue economy across the continent. #
Five hundred innovators, investors, and leaders gathered in Durban to transform Africa's blue economy from conversation into action. The three-day summit is connecting global capital with local ocean businesses that protect marine life while creating jobs.
A rescue center on China's largest volcanic island has saved and rehabilitated 252 sea turtles since 2009, turning one man's compassion into a haven for injured marine life. The number of injured turtles arriving each year is dropping, signaling better ocean protection.
Ocean Conservancy just launched a free tool that shows volunteers exactly how many sea creatures they're protecting with every piece of plastic they pick up. The calculator turns science into action by connecting beach cleanup efforts to real wildlife impact.
After three years underwater, concrete tiles pulled from San Francisco's waterfront emerged covered in colorful seaweed, oysters, and crabs. The experiment proves a century-old seawall can be rebuilt to support thriving ocean ecosystems while protecting the city from rising seas.
Scientists discovered the oldest known whale song recording from the 1960s, and it reveals something surprising: our oceans used to be much quieter. The finding offers hope that we can better understand and protect marine life today.
Two donated trucks are helping remove 20,000 tons of plastic from Guatemalan rivers before it reaches the Caribbean Sea. The partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup is protecting marine life and coastal communities across Central America.
South Florida homeowners are installing living mangrove planters on seawalls to bring fish and oysters back to their canals. These textured, wildlife-friendly designs could help reverse a century of habitat loss along coastlines.
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