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Meet the Newly Named Right Whales of 2021
December 6, 2021
A new class of 18 North Atlantic right whales have been named, helping researchers more easily recognize the critically endangered individuals when in the field.
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Sweet relief: Increasing the survival rate of black sea bass through swim bladder venting
November 8, 2021
The black sea bass (Centropristis striata) is a small, reef dwelling fish species commonly found along the US east coast from Florida to Maine. ...Read More
Right Whales
Busy Days on the Water
October 28, 2021
Our return to the Gulf of St. Lawrence continued with a busy few days of data and sample gathering and whale sightings....Read More
Bycatch
Sustainable Seafood Supports Healthy Oceans
October 27, 2021
Seafood is a significant source of protein worldwide, but many seafood lovers might not know it might come at a cost to other species and the environment. Learn how you can help....Read More
Right Whales
Right Whale Population Declines for 10th Straight Year
October 25, 2021
Scientists say there are just 336 North Atlantic right whales left in the world. The species struggles due to entanglement, vessel strikes, and the shifting of food sources due to climate change....Read More
MCAF
In memoriam: Honoring Lenín Riquelme, a guardian of the ocean
October 20, 2021
Lenín Riquelme approached the Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) with a clear goal: to conduct research on the incidental bycatch of leatherback sea turtles in the Panama Bight....Read More
MCAF
In memoriam: Honrando a Lenín Riquelme, guardián de océano
October 20, 2021
Lenín Riquelme contactó al Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) con un objetivo claro: realizar investigaciones sobre la captura incidental de tortugas laúd en el Golfo de Panamá....Read More
Right Whales
The Return to the Gulf of St. Lawrence
October 1, 2021
After a year of being unable to participate in field work in Canada due to a global pandemic, the Right Whale Research Team returns to the Gulf of St. Lawrence in search of North Atlantic right whales...Read More
Field Work
A Zoomed in Look at Our Aerial Survey Photographs
September 16, 2021
Our aerial survey team takes a lot of photos. But have you ever wondered why they take them and what they do with them? ...Read More
MCAF: la semana de la Conservación Latina
September 10, 2021
Entrevistamos a algunos de los becarios y beneficiarios del Marine Conservation Action Fund sobre el increíble trabajo de conservación que están haciendo en América Latina....Read More
Field Work
Patterns and Processes in the Marine National Monument
July 29, 2021
Scientists hope aerial surveys in the Marine National Monument will unlock the secrets of a biodiversity hotspot....Read More
MCAF: Latino Conservation Week
July 20, 2021
In honor of Latino Conservation Week, we interviewed some of our MCAF fellows and grantees about the incredible conservation work they are doing throughout Latin America....Read More
Right Whales
18th Right Whale Mother Discovered Off Brier Island, Nova Scotia
June 3, 2021
On May 20, Amy Tudor, a naturalist for Mariner Cruises Whale Watching on Brier Island, Nova Scotia, was on the ferry heading towards Long Island, N.S. when she spotted something special....Read More
MCAF
Spotting endangered sharks in Mozambique
April 14, 2021
Outside of Australia and South-East Asia, basic information required to inform conservation initiatives for the endangered Zebra Shark are unknown....Read More
Bluetech
Startups Focused on Cutting Edge Ocean-related Technologies
March 31, 2021
From kelp burgers to building high-speed wifi communication networks underwater, the businesses that are part of the BlueSwell Incubator Program illustrate creative problem-solving and marine science....Read More