Join Us for the 30th Anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup

SEPTEMBER 2015 Join Us for the 30th Anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup It’s that time of year again! Be a part of the 2015 International Coastal Cleanup! We’re celebrating 30 years of volunteers like you coming out to make a difference for turtles, seabirds, whales and all the animals who call the ocean home. Every volunteer makes a difference. Can we count on you to join us this year? Remembering Hurricanes Katrina and Rita It’s been 10 years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Gulf Coast. We’re celebrating the heroes who spearheaded the Gulf’s recovery efforts. Protect Seabirds from Plastic Pollution A new scientific paper reveals that roughly 60 percent of all seabird species have consumed plastic trash. Help us keep plastic out of the ocean and out of birds’ mouths. Victory in the Gulf The Gulf Council has released $183 million in restoration projects. People, Pounds and Miles We’ve accomplished a lot in the last 30 years. Check out our infographic. Spread the Word Share our Cleanup video on Facebook and Twitterusing #2015cleanup.

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PROTECT MARINE LIFE FROM ARCTIC SHIPPING

Friend, Each year, legions of sea animals migrate through the icy waters of the Bering Sea into the Arctic Ocean. Bowhead and gray whales, belugas, ice seals, Pacific walruses and an estimated 12 million seabirds travel through the narrow Bering Strait to stay with retreating sea ice—just as they’ve done for millennia. But a huge jump in commercial ship traffic is making this epic migration more deadly than ever. Between 2008 and 2012, vessel traffic in the U.S. Arctic more than doubled, and is expected to grow even more in years to come. Every year, marine wildlife faces bigger risks: ship strikes, ocean noise and oil spills. The U.S. Coast Guard can help protect Arctic wildlife by designating key hotspots as “areas to be avoided,” and by supporting speed restrictions in waters used by imperiled species. We have until August 18th to send the Coast Guard a message. Tell the U.S. Coast Guard: Protect marine life from Arctic shipping. Almost the entire western Arctic population of endangered bowhead whales and Pacific walruses migrate through the Bering Strait each year. Barely 50 miles separate Russia and Alaska through the Bering Strait. Seasonal sea ice, strong currents and violent storms make it a hazardous bottleneck. Given the region’s ecological and cultural importance, remoteness and lack of response resources, the consequence of an accident could be catastrophic. The U.S. Coast Guard must act. Send them a message now to protect marine wildlife in the Arctic. Thank you! Andrew Hartsig Director, Arctic Program Ocean Conservancy

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We’re launching the #SaveGreatWhites Challenge.

Friend,

Every year, an estimated 100 million sharks are killed — three-quarters of them for their fins. Their fins are chopped off. Then, still alive, they are thrown back into the ocean where they suffocate or bleed to death.

The demand for shark fins and other shark products has had devastating impacts on these top predators. It has gotten so bad that last year for the first time ever, a shark was added to the U.S. endangered species list.

To help decrease the number of unnecessary shark deaths, Hammermill® Paper, the makers of Great White® recycled paper, andOcean Conservancy are teaming up — and we need your help.

We’re launching the #SaveGreatWhites Challenge. If you make a donation to Ocean Conservancy by July 12, your impact will double! Hammermill® will match all donations up to a total contribution of $12,500! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity.

Help save sharks — and all the ocean wildlife — donate $15 or more today. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Last year, the scalloped hammerhead became the first shark species to receive protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Its population alone has shrunk from 155,500 to 26,500 in just 25 years, with shark finning listed as one of the major causes.

We must act now to protect sharks — and all the endangered species who call the ocean home.

Donate $15 or more today. Hammermill® Paper will match all donations dollar-for-dollar up to a total contribution of $12,500.

Thank you for all your support,

Marie Michelson
Vice President, Digital Strategy
Ocean Conservancy

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Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plan Violates Mammal Protections

Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plan Violates Mammal Protections

Shell is only weeks away from starting its offshore Arctic drilling. We now know their plan violates protections for marine mammals by building wells only nine miles apart – six miles under regulations set to minimize the effects of oil exploration on the walrus. Tell Secretary Jewell: Stop risky Arctic drilling now!

Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plan Violates Mammal Protections Shell is only weeks away from starting its offshore Arctic drilling. We now know their plan violates protections for marine mammals by building wells only nine miles apart – six miles under regulations set to minimize the effects of oil exploration on the walrus. Tell Secretary Jewell: Stop risky Arctic drilling now!

#SaveGreatWhites Matching Gift Challenge  We’re teaming up with Hammermill® for Shark Week. For the next 10 days, they will match all donations to Ocean Conservancy up to $12,500! Help protect sharks and all ocean wildlife. Help Pick Our Photo Contest Winner Almost 1,000 people entered their photos in the 2015 Marine Wildlife and Seascapes Photo Contest. Vote today for the photo you think should be the People’s Choice winner.

Did you see this octopus? If you followed Ocean Conservancy on Instagram you would have! Don’t miss out. Rebuilt: Canary Rockfish Population After decades of overfishing, Canary Rockfish populations were reduced to 6% of historic levels. Using Big Data to Restore the Gulf of Mexico DIVER, NOAA’s newDeepwater Horizon assessment data website helps us see the big picture.

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Ocean Acidification Then and Now

Ocean Acidification Then and Now

Ocean acidification has been occurring for more than 250 million years. What can the past tell us about today’s ocean chemistry? Read on!

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MAY 2015 Fight Ocean Trash The International Coastal Cleanup report comes out Tuesday, May 19! This report will highlight how much trash volunteers collected from thousands of miles of shorelines all over the world. We’ve analyzed and counted the most common items found, looked at what they’re made of, pulled out some of the weirder finds and explained the threats that this trash poses to marine life. You don’t need to wait for the report, though. You can help fight trash today! Join the #OceanTrashTalk Tweet Chat  Join us on Wednesday, May 20, at 2pm EDT for a tweet chat on the latest data we’ve collected on ocean trash. Take part by tweeting your thoughts and questions using the #OceanTrashTalk hashtag. Ocean Conservancy’s 2015 Photo Contest Our 2015 photo contest begins June 1! You can submit your stellar ocean photos in five categories: Arctic, Marine Mammals, Marine Invertebrates, Ocean at Work and Our Ocean. Good luck! Good News for Fish A new report found that the Magunson-Stevens Act is helping reduce overfishing and rebuild fish populations! Send BP a Wake Up Call The BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster continues to hurt the Gulf of Mexico five years later. Tell BP to work with scientists to restore our Gulf. Ocean Acidification Then and Now Ocean acidification has been occurring for more than 250 million years. What can the past tell us about today’s ocean chemistry? Read on!

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