Sailors for the Sea

06/08/2026

The ocean connects us all. 🌊 🫶 💙

From the air we breathe to the wildlife we cherish, a healthy ocean makes life on Earth possible.

Today, on World Oceans Day, let's celebrate the ocean's beauty, resilience, and importance—and by renewing our commitment to protect it for future generations.

Become an Ocean Champion by signing the pledge: https://bit.ly/4g0r2oz

06/07/2026

Talk about a whale of a journey! 🐋

Two humpback whales have shattered migration records, traveling more than 9,000 miles between Australia and Brazil—the longest journeys ever documented for the species.

Their epic voyages remind us just how connected our oceans are, and why protecting them matters.

Read more from the AP: https://bit.ly/4a5yZ8a

06/06/2026

Beneath the surface is a world worth protecting. 💙

This Ocean Action Month, support efforts to safeguard marine life and the waterways we all depend on.

Donate $50 or more at the link below and receive our exclusive long-sleeved UV shirt featuring this custom sea nettle design! 🪼

https://bit.ly/4eerm1z

06/05/2026

From tidepools and glaciers to coral reefs and coastal dunes, America’s national parks protect some of the most incredible biodiversity on the planet. 🏞️

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating the wildlife and wild places that make these landscapes so special, and calling for stronger action to keep plastic pollution out of our parks.

Nature belongs in our national parks. Plastic doesn’t.

Learn more from Oceana: https://bit.ly/4fnIkMf

Read more to learn about some of Oceana’s favorite protected spaces and what makes them such special places.

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️

At Sailors for the Sea, we celebrate the diversity that makes our communities—and our oceans—stronger.

This month, we honor the LGBTQ+ community and the many individuals helping protect our blue planet.

The ocean is for everyone.

06/03/2026

Can you spot the octopus? 👀🐙

Through this KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) activity developed by Semester at Sea Study Abroad, students will explore one of the ocean's most fascinating survival strategies—camouflage!

They'll discover how octopuses and other marine creatures use adaptations like cryptic coloration, transparency, mimicry, and even bioluminescence to avoid predators and survive in diverse ocean habitats.

Learn more about this lesson plan: https://bit.ly/41szqFy

06/02/2026

Last month was filled with ocean wins to feel good about!

From good news about marine protected areas to elusive species making a splash, you wont want to miss these stories.

Read about them all. 👇

06/01/2026

🌊 June is Ocean Action Month! 🌊

Our oceans are home to extraordinary wildlife and ecosystems, but they face growing threats from pollution, climate change, and habitat loss.

Help us protect the waters we love for future generations. Donate $50 or more at the link below and receive our exclusive long-sleeved UV shirt featuring a custom sea nettle design (stay tuned for the reveal!).

Together, we can make a real difference for the oceans we all love. 💙

👉 https://bit.ly/4eerm1z

05/31/2026

🌊 A single whale shark encounter inspired Elizabeth Avila Muschamp’s journey into marine conservation in Belize. 🐋

Today, through the work of SEA (Southern Environmental Association) and support from the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future, Belize’s marine ecosystems are being protected through stronger enforcement, science-based conservation, and community-led restoration efforts.

Read more from Caribbean Compass: https://bit.ly/4wWXjmo

05/29/2026

Join us tomorrow for Sail Newport's Community Waterfront Day—a free family day of fun! ⛵🎉

Enjoy sailing, hands-on ocean activities, a marine life touch tank, arts and crafts, boats up close, and more.

Bonus: there will also be free hot dogs!

📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Sail Newport

Come celebrate a day on the water with the whole family.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fN4ck4