Do You Eat Salmon? Then This is a Must-See: “Farmed Salmon Exposed”

This week marks the global launch of the new documentary film,  Farmed Salmon Exposed: The Global Reach of the Norwegian Salmon Farming Industry, produced by the Pure Salmon Campaign. The 20-minute film illustrates the major environmental problems and impact of global salmon farming industry operations in Canada, Chile, Ireland, Norway, and Scotland. 1planet1ocean is pleased to host the film in its entirety below. Read the story »

Wear Blue for Oceans! January 13, 2010

Wear BLUE on January 13, 2010 and show the Obama Administration you support national policy that protects, maintains and restores our ocean, coasts and Great Lakes ecosystems. And come and join us at one of the planned events in San Francisco, New Orleans, Los Angeles, or Washington DC! Visit WearBlueForOceans.org for more information and spread the word!

Read and comment on the Obama Administration’s Ocean Policy Task Force. Check out the Ocean Policy Task Force’s Marine Spatial Planning Interim Report and submit comments in support of a Marine Spatial Planning Framework that will provide comprehensive, proactive planning, sustainable economic development, and long-term environmental conservation.

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A Blueprint of Collaboration — and Friendship — with Cuba

Nearly 60 representatives from Cuba, Mexico and the U.S. convened in Havana in October 2009 to finalize a "Plan of Action" for future collaboration in marine research and conservation focused in the Gulf of Mexico and Western Caribbean Sea

HAVANA, Cuba — On October 25-26, 2009 the third meeting of a growing partnership of U.S, Cuban and Mexican institutions dedicated to strengthening collaboration in marine research and conservation convened in Havana, Cuba and has resulted in the near-finalization of a new five-year “Plan of Action,” a blueprint for future collaboration. The ongoing effort, led by The Ocean Foundation, the Center for International Policy, the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment, and the Mexican Secretariat of the Navy has set the stage for an unprecedented level of collaboration among the three nations, including the creation of new projects and partnerships along with additional funding to support them. Read the story »

State of the Oceans Forum II: Facing the Crisis: Reasons for Hope

Join TED prize recipient and leading oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle at the Explorers Club for a discussion on how we can and must save the world’s most crucial natural resource — the living ocean — while there is still time.

In early 2009, a panel of top scientists led by marine toxicologist Dr. Susan Shaw and Dr. Earle came together to convey a powerful message about the enormity of the crisis facing the world’s oceans at the first State of the Oceans Forum. Now, these Explorers return for a follow-up forum about the innovative solutions, leadership and resources required to make a difference for future generations. Join them at the Second State of the Oceans Forum: Facing the Crisis: Reasons for Hope on Monday, December 7, 2009, 7:00-9:00pm at the Explorers Club’s World Center for Exploration in New York City.
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