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July 5, 2023

Bound to Water

Without water, our blue marble would be nothing but a dull, brown dot. Around 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water and a whopping 60% of our bodies are made up of water. You are intricately linked to rivers – and seas – in ways you might not realise.

June 21, 2023

Pictures that Protect

Photography has played a crucial role in protecting vast expanses of our natural world. From the early days of landscape photography to the thriving art form we know today, it has long been a catalyst for championing the environment.

June 8, 2023

Planet Ocean

Billions of years have passed since I began and within me is the very origin of life itself. I make up most of this planet, produce half the Earth's oxygen and regulate global climate. I bring food, sustenance and livelihoods to billions – but I am threatened. Pollution, climate change and overfishing are putting me under increasing stress. I have taken care of you since the very beginning. Now, I need your protection.

May 24, 2023

Ecosystem Armour

In the face of change, what distinguishes a robust, stable ecosystem from a vulnerable, unhealthy one? The answer, in large part, lies in biodiversity. Take whales: they feed in the deep ocean, then return to the surface to breathe and defecate. As they travel up to do their business, they circulate vital nutrients which microalgae, like phytoplankton, need to survive.

May 10, 2023

Saving Rivers Saves Oceans

Rivers and oceans are frequently thought of as separate entities, but they are intricately connected parts of the Earth’s water cycle. The same toxins and heavy metals that affect the health of our rivers also threaten our oceans. And the plastic, fertiliser and sewage runoff that enters rivers also inevitably makes its way to the sea, where it harms marine life and ecosystems.

April 26, 2023

The Best Muse

Since time immemorial, the ocean has captivated humanity. From prehistoric rock art depicting reed boats to contemporary works like Katsushika Hokusai's "Under the Great Wave off Kanagawa," the ocean has long served as a source of inspiration for artists, scientists, and explorers alike. Simply put, it’s really not hard to be moved by the sea.

April 12, 2023

Evolutionary Blind Spots

When you hear loud rustling while strolling through a forest, you stop in your tracks and turn to see what's there. If a storm is coming and you are outside, you pack up and go home. Why then, do some people struggle to recognise the Climate Crisis as the imminent threat it is?

March 29, 2023

A World Forgotten

Do you know what's worse than not noticing environmental destruction? Thinking that it's normal. Picture a healthy ocean, teeming with fish and free of pollution. Now picture the same ocean but with fewer fish and some plastic. Now picture it again, with even fewer fish, and even more plastic.