News and Updates
This section features stories that highlight how remarkable yet fragile the ocean is. It also speaks to the connection between humans and the ocean and our responsibility to protect it.
Stories, unless otherwise noted, are written by Pam Ferris-Olson, PhD. Pam has studied ocean creatures, worked in communication, and, as founder of Women Mind the Water, focuses on the relationship between humans and water. Her Wo(men) Mind the Water Artivist Series explores the work of artivists (artists +activists) and their impact in influencing change.
The Great Big Sea: Casting a Light on a Vast Expanse
The world’s oceans are wide and deep and managing them across international borders is a complicated business. The work of organizations like Global Fishing Watch and The Outlaw Ocean Project helps cast a light on what goes on in the world’s vast oceans. They provide data to help make informed choices for the management of fish stocks. But problems remain. Questions such as how or whether to manage fisheries, who might be utilizing a resource at the expense of others, and who has the authority and resources to enforce regulations are challenges yet to resolve.