The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity and vibrant coral reefs. These ecosystems are not only ecological treasures but also vital to the livelihoods and cultural heritage of local communities. I visited the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park area of the Philippines in […]
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The Solomon Islands, nestled with the Coral Triangle, boast some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. Their coral reefs are not only ecological treasures but also vital to the livelihoods and cultural heritage of local communities. Climate Change Threats The reefs are under increasing pressure from: Socioeconomic Impacts With […]
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Here are some concrete steps you can take to support ocean conservation, particularly coral reef protection: Educate and Spread Awareness Be a Responsible Traveler Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Support Reef-Safe Products Make Sustainable Seafood Choices Support Marine Conservation Organizations Reduce Water Pollution Get Involved in Policy and Advocacy
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As part of my 100 Days of Coral Reefs project, I’ve started a new series of small, mixed media paintings featuring some of the ocean’s most eye-catching (and oddly charming) creatures: nudibranchs. If you’re not familiar with them, nudibranchs are soft-bodied sea slugs found in oceans all over the world. […]
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Every year, I participate in a global creative challenge called the 100 Days Project, an open invitation to pick a creative focus and commit to it for 100 days. In past years, I completed one ocean-themed painting every single day, using the structure of the challenge to push myself creatively […]
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Taking the first step in a new adventure is scary. This is new for me, and I’m finding a blank website with an empty blog to be pretty intimidating. So I’ll just jump in and hope, that if it’s terrible, I can fix it later. I’m a chemistry teacher, scuba […]
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