“Ocean Week in Review” Celebrates One Decade of Publications

Sea Save Foundation’s publication, “The Ocean Week in Review,” is a crucial weekly digest that encapsulates vital oceanic news for its ever-growing readership. Having published over 520 editions with 15,000 story summaries, each edition offers succinct, four-sentence narratives accompanied by illustrative photographs and further reading hyperlinks, making it easily consumable during daily commutes. Released every […]

Virtually Attend United Nations General Assembly: Reports Critical Ocean Updates

Reporting from the heart of the United Nations General Assembly’s global decision-making, Sea Save Foundation brings crucial updates from the United Nations, underlining the profound impact of their environmental deliberations. There is a mix of stark realities and hopeful progress in the fight against climate change and marine degradation.In a world teetering on the brink […]

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)

On June 19, 2023, the United Nations proudly adopted the “High Seas Treaty”, officially termed as the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction). Fast forward to September 2023, and it was hearteningly ratified by over 81 member nations. Sea Save has been instrumental in this monumental success, dedicating two decades to raising awareness and educating both […]

Sea Save Director, presents her study, ” CITES Awareness Evaluation in the USA and Development of a Social Media Strategy for Enhanced Shark Conservation Understanding”

Despite the significance of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), many in the US may be unaware of its role in conserving endangered species. This study evaluated US public knowledge on CITES and shark conservation through a survey. Out of 521 participants, only 4% were familiar with CITES, highlighting a substantial knowledge […]

“Seas the Vote”

In an urgent and crucial endeavor transcending political divides, the Sea Save Foundation has pioneered the groundbreaking “Seas the Vote” campaign. Recognizing the imperative need to shake off indifference and inspire every U.S. citizen to exercise their democratic right, this initiative zeroes in on ocean conservation – an issue of paramount importance that touches all […]

Marine Milestones: Sea Save Foundation Celebrates Sweeping Protections at CITES 2022

CITES 2022 heralded a landmark victory for marine conservation, with over 100 species granted new safeguards. As we reflect on the accomplishments and our long-fought campaigns, the inclusion of both the zebra pleco and sea cucumbers into CITES protection stands out, complementing the earlier success stories of guitarfish, requiem sharks, and hammerheads.The exquisite zebra pleco, […]

Closing the Loophole: Entire Hammerhead Shark Family Gains Protection at CITES CoP 2022

At the CITES CoP 2022, a pivotal proposal co-authored by the diligent team at Sea Save Foundation achieved a resounding success — the comprehensive inclusion of the Bonnethead shark and all hammerhead species in Family Sphyrnidae within CITES Appendix II as lookalike species. The Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo), which has suffered alarming global population reductions […]

Guitarfish CITES Victory: A Triumph in Ocean Conservation

In an exhilarating display of international cooperation and ocean stewardship, Sea Save Foundation played a pivotal role at the forefront of a historic conservation victory, the international protection of Guitarfish CITES. This milestone, a beacon of hope for marine advocates everywhere, has been proudly etched into our timeline.Witnessing a seismic shift in global ocean conservation […]

Director, Georgienne Bradley, Completes Master’s Degree in CITES

In the dynamic tapestry of global conservation efforts, Sea Save Foundation marks 2022 as a year of exceptional achievement. Our Director, Georgienne Bradley, was distinguished as the sole US representative to be admitted into a highly competitive CITES Master’s Degree program in the spring of 2022 – a recognition that speaks volumes about the caliber […]