New England Ocean Odyssey

07/25/2017

The commercial fishing industry’s exaggerated claims of economic hardship mask another motive for President Trump’s review of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.

06/12/2017

Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater, witnessing drastic changes to the ocean. Marine protected areas, like the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, and other policy reforms can restore the health of the ocean – for the benefit of us all.

The Milford native and NatGeo journalist has spent his life up close with the fascinating creatures in their fragile world.

06/08/2017

The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument protects fragile corals and unique wildlife. This , take action to let Secretary Ryan Zinke know our national monuments are an important part of who we are as Americans!

05/02/2017

Like this post to tell Secretary Ryan Zinke: America's monuments protect what we love, and reviewing them is an unnecessary attack on our national heritage. From sea to shining sea – we need and .

04/26/2017

04/24/2017

So majestic! About 40 percent of the entire North Atlantic right whale population is estimated to be in Cape Cod Bay right now.

03/29/2017

New England's rare and vulnerable ocean treasures deserve protection!

“At Conservation Law Foundation, we have worked for years with scientists and members of the public who support permanent protection of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts and other such special areas,” said Peter Shelley, Senior Counsel for the Conservation Law Foundation. “We need to intervene in…

03/23/2017

Expanding MPAs could help bring back some fish populations that are struggling due to overfishing.

Fish can quickly evolve to get more benefit from the protection offered by marine protected areas, according to research from the University of B.C.

03/17/2017

Seaweed is increasing in popularity in New England, but did you know it was historically a mainstay of the Irish diet? Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Speak of the Emerald Isle, and you picture verdant rolling hillsides. But there's another green bounty — not just on Ireland's soil, but off its

03/04/2017

Amazing!

02/03/2017

This month's National Geographic Magazine features Brian Skerry's photos of underwater treasures, including Cashes Ledge! Brian visited WGBH to discuss the cover story – and what it was like to snorkel with President Obama!

01/12/2017

Don't miss on National Geographic Channel this Sunday, Jan. 15 at 7pm EST, featuring Brian Skerry at Cashes Ledge!

"In the end, when we're saving the oceans we're saving ourselves. That's pretty good motivator for doing the right thing."