Fifty Years Past the First Earth Day, a Frayed Planet—and a Sublime One
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On the fiftieth anniversary of the first Earth Day, let’s think for a moment about the Earth—backdrop for our busy and dramatic life, but also a planet. Yes, it’s a planet badly degraded, and, yes, it’s a planet worth fighting for, as hard as we know how.
EARTH DAY LIVE – 2020
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On April 22, we’re flooding the world with hope, optimism and action. Will you join us? Watch Live.
Fishpeople | Lives Transformed by the Sea; A Film
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Fishpeople, tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. Available for the first time online! A documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy.
Costa Rica – II; By Nancy Opitz
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In celebration of Coastal Care’s new decade, we are republishing an acclaimed selection of the most popular Photo of the Month contributions.
Our Ocean Backyard – Collected Essays – Volume 2; By Gary Griggs
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Like the first volume of essays, this second volume explores curious ocean questions. Gary’s stories, which draw upon our rich history of ocean exploration and discovery, are written for anyone with an interest in the oceans.
Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar
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Some beaches supply their own sunshine regardless of what’s in the sky above. Nungwi, on Zanzibar’s northernmost tip, has the kind of white coral sand that seems to glow, even after nightfall.
Holy Chant at Kauai’s Sacred Spot, Hawai’i – II; By The TAI
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In celebration of Coastal Care’s 10 Year Anniversary, we are republishing an acclaimed selection of the most popular Photo Of the Month contributions of the decade.
Parley for the Oceans
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Parley has been created to accelerate a process of change that is already in progress. No other big movement in the history of humankind has developed faster than the environmental cause.
The Best Islands for Beaches: 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
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Here are the island beaches loved most on year 2019.