Navigating Troubled Waters: A Personal Reflection
By Mark J. Spalding, President, The Ocean FoundationWatching the sunset from my deck seems unchanged from last year. The ocean beyond still rhythmically meets the shore, the tide rising and falling as...
View ArticleTroubled Waters: The Ocean Foundation Navigates a Policy Storm
By Mark J. Spalding, President, The Ocean FoundationIn the vast and interconnected world of marine conservation, few organizations have established themselves as vital to ocean health and American...
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Feature Destination – Ann Singeo, hero of the ocean, leads women to sea change
The Ebiil Society, led by Ann Singeo, works to preserve Palau’s marine habitats while supporting women fishermen in Ngardmau. As part of IUCN Oceania’s Kiwa Initiative, the Ebiil Society is causing...
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SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – April 2025 – Issue 119
Navigating Troubled Waters: A Personal Reflection In this heartfelt essay, Mark J. Spalding reflects on four decades of building global trust through ocean conservation—now shaken by abrupt political...
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EarthX Announces 10 Semi-Finalists Competing for Prestigious 2025 EarthX...
Selected Startups to Pitch at EarthX’s 9th Annual E-Capital Summit for $15,000 non-dilutive cash prize. Ocean Exchange Returns to Earthx2025 to Host Blue Economy Pitch Showcase.EarthX has announced the...
View ArticleGreenpeace Condemns Impossible Metals Over Deep Sea Mining Plans
Greenpeace USA has issued a strong condemnation of Impossible Metals’ recent application for a deep-sea mining lease in U.S. federal waters off the coast of American Samoa. Framing the move as reckless...
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Ceningan Divers Wins Green Fins Award 2025 for Outstanding Marine...
In the evolving landscape of sustainable marine tourism, Ceningan Divers continues to set the standard for environmental responsibility. The Nusa Ceningan, Bali-based dive center has been awarded the...
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First North Atlantic Right Whale Sighting in The Bahamas
For the first time in recorded history, divers have captured footage of two North Atlantic right whales in The Bahamas, marking a rare and extraordinary event. The sighting occurred on April 15, 2025,...
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Seaworthy Collective Opens Ocean Innovation Cohort 6
In a world where the ocean’s health directly impacts life on Earth, supporting innovation in marine technology is more critical than ever. That’s precisely the mission Seaworthy Collective has...
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Coral Resilience in Our Ecosystem
Tropical Tragedies and Reef ResiliencePicture yourself, snorkeling underneath crystal blue waters with tropical fish off the coast of a tropical island. Above you, the sun is shining with a slight...
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Microplastics: From rubbish bins to your next meal
A sunny day, clear skies, and warm sands. Relaxing at the beach can put one at ease and take all the troubles away. This picture asks a darker question: How much plastic can you find? During a beach...
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Living Oceans Foundation Partners with World Technology to Expand Ocean...
In a powerful alliance for ocean education and advocacy, World Technology has officially welcomed the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation as its newest global content partner. Together, they aim...
View ArticleU.S. Sidesteps UN on Deep Sea Mining, Sparking Global Alarm
Image credit: © Stephanie Keith / GreenpeaceAs publishers connecting the global ocean conservation community, we’ve watched with growing concern as the United States government signals a controversial...
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Feature Destination: Conservation and Environmental Sustainability in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, where the forest canopy teems with life and the oceans are home to the planet’s most majestic marine creatures, the commitment to conservation and sustainability is not just a practice,...
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Feature Destination: The Most Awe-Inspiring National Parks in Latin America
The national parks in Latin America are breathtaking, with diverse landscapes ranging from towering glaciers in Chile to lush tropical rainforests in Costa Rica and jaguar conservation areas in...
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Breathe. Wheel. Flukes Up. Dive. Swim On, Whales!
April 24th was Massachusetts Right Whale Day. A vertical puff of water vapor split the air on that bright, calm day in Cape Cod Bay off Provincetown’s Wood End Lighthouse. The V-shaped blow is not...
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Wonder Soil Mopping Up Climate Change
Let the Ground Keep the Falling Rainwater A recent science article utilizing multiple indirect data sources and models estimates that the world’s soil moisture water loss from 1979 to 2016 is 3,941...
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Fish Art Contest Unveils Guy Harvey Shark Award
Photo Credit: Tina Zhao, Great White Shark / Wildlife Forever. White Bear Lake, MN (May 2, 2025) – Wildlife Forever is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Guy Harvey Shark Award, a special...
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Feature Destination: A Conservationist’s Reflection on Family, Biodiversity,...
Costa Rica is one of the few countries I’ve returned to repeatedly over the last twenty or so years. Each visit has reinforced why this small Central American nation continues to hold a special place...
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SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – No. 120 May 2025
Greenpeace Condemns Impossible Metals Over Deep Sea Mining Plans Greenpeace USA has strongly condemned Impossible Metals’ deep-sea mining proposal near American Samoa, highlighting industry...
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