Amplifying Queer Voices
What Can Whales Teach Us About Queer Identity?
Dr. Chloe Robinson explores whales, from matriarchal pods to same-sex bonds and intersex individuals, challenge human norms through emotionally rich, socially fluid communities. Their queer behaviors mirror human identities, showing us that love, family, and gender diversity aren’t unusual—they’re naturally beautiful, and perhaps it’s time we learned from them. [Read more]
Patrick & Dave’s Pride Guide in Miami Beach
Patrick and Dave showcase Miami Beach as the ideal Pride vacation. Right off 12th Street’s “Gay Beach,” explore vivid coral reefs and unique marine wildlife, paddleboard serene mangroves, dive with rainbow parrotfish, and finish the day with iconic drag brunches and spirited nightlife. A Pride experience merging nature, culture, and celebration. [Read more]
Recoger “basuritas”, cuidar el agua, habitar el orgullo
Liliana Plaza combines queer identity with environmental activism, protecting coastal wetlands from Chile to global ocean projects. With Parley and Ojos de Mar Foundation, she advocates ecofeminist justice through community art and education, demonstrating that caring for nature is a bold, loving act benefiting both ecosystems and diverse communities. [Read more]
What Cormorants Teach Us About Adaptation
Rose Wilkin reveals how cutting-edge tools like drones, AI, and remote cameras revolutionize seabird research. Focusing on cormorant colonies in British Columbia, she highlights surprising discoveries about predator interactions and colony resilience, showcasing how modern technology opens new doors for ecological observation and seabird conservation in challenging coastal environments. [Read more]
Currents We Refuse to Follow
Victor Gauducheau explores how queer identity shapes his approach to conservation. Navigating societal rejection sharpened his connection with nature’s complexity and fluidity, inspiring his research on marine ecosystems and cetacean conservation. He argues that protecting biodiversity means embracing diversity in all forms—refusing dominant narratives to envision kinder, interconnected ways of living. [Read more]
Meeting the New Publisher at SEVENSEAS Media
Junior steps into the spotlight as SEVENSEAS Media’s new publisher, blending his passion for storytelling, healthcare, and queer identity into the environmental world. Embracing vulnerability and excitement, he commits to amplifying diverse voices, breaking down barriers, and making ocean conservation accessible to all readers with warmth, humor, and authenticity. [Read more]
“Waves of fire against a stubborn shore.”
Photograph by Victoria Migneco, submitted for SEVENSEAS Media’s PRIDE Issue #121.
Container Ship Sinks Off Kerala, Triggers Oil Spill Emergency
The sinking of MSC ELSA 3 near Kerala unleashed fuel, hazardous chemicals, and plastics into the Arabian Sea, endangering vital breeding grounds for marine life during peak spawning season. Scientists warn of severe ecological damage amid complicated monsoon conditions, highlighting urgent gaps in maritime governance, accountability, and disaster response. [Read more]
FEATURE DESTINATION – Journeys With Purpose: Tracking Tigers and Conservation in India
Venetia, Managing Director of Journeys With Purpose, shares insights from her transformative trip across India’s tiger reserves. From wildlife corridors reducing human-tiger conflicts to meeting conservation pioneers, her journey unveils a rare look at community-driven conservation success. Experience intimate safaris, stunning landscapes, and firsthand encounters with India’s remarkable wildlife recovery story. [Read more]
FEATURE DESTINATION – Journeys With Purpose: The Palau Pledge and Marine Protection in Action
Palau, a tiny Pacific nation, leads globally in marine conservation through groundbreaking initiatives like the Palau Pledge—requiring visitors to commit to environmental protection. With shark sanctuaries, vast marine reserves, and sustainable tourism, Palau proves that cultural pride, environmental responsibility, and global leadership can transform tourism into a force for lasting change. [Read more]
Mass Death of Magellanic Penguins Shocks Cabo Vírgenes Reserve
During a visit to Cabo Vírgenes Reserve in April, a witness found dozens of dead Magellanic penguins—some freshly deceased, others skeletal. With gas extraction sites nearby and signs of possible violence, urgent questions remain. Environmental groups are now seeking answers to protect this fragile breeding colony. [Read more]
Coral Gardens and Vents Discovered in South Sandwich Waters
A daring expedition led by Ocean Census and GoSouth uncovered vibrant deep-sea coral gardens, newly discovered hydrothermal vents, and possible new species in the icy depths of the South Sandwich Islands. Amid volcanoes and storms, scientists made rare biological and geological discoveries that could reshape our understanding of the deep ocean. [Read more]
SeaKeepers 2025 Honors Jimmy Buffett and Emily Cunningham
This October, The International SeaKeepers Society will gather ocean champions at its 2025 Founders Event to honor the enduring legacy of Jimmy Buffett and the rising impact of Emily Cunningham, MBE. Held during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the event also celebrates the DISCOVERY Fleet’s global contributions to ocean science and education. It’s an evening of memory, momentum, and meaningful action for the sea. [Read more]
Reefs of Time: Fossils Reveal Clues to Coral Survival
In Reefs of Time, geoscientist Lisa Gardiner looks to the ancient fossil record to understand how coral reefs have survived past climate upheavals—and what that means for their future. Blending science, travel, and poetic insight, this new release offers a powerful and hopeful lens on coral survival in a warming world. [Read more]
Wet and Salty: A Life Devoted to Coral Conservation
In Wet and Salty, Rodney V. Salm traces his remarkable 55-year journey from spearfishing barefoot in Moçambique to pioneering global coral reef conservation. Filled with personal adventure and scientific insight, this memoir offers a hopeful, firsthand account of resilience—both human and ecological—in the face of a changing ocean. [Read more]
Truth Demands: Indigenous Leadership in a Crumbling Climate System
In Truth Demands, Abby Reyes weaves personal loss, environmental justice, and Indigenous wisdom into a powerful memoir of resistance. Tracing the murder of her partner in U’wa territory to the silence surrounding corporate accountability, she calls for a future where Earth, community, and truth are no longer sidelined, but central. [Read more]
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