Ocean Optimism – Read the Good News

From 5th grade crusaders to Irish seafaring super heros, California citizen scientists, and a Mexican family who started a reef restoration revolution - there really is good news out there about our ability to take action, change our ways, and help protect the magnificent seas.



Read on and be inspired!


Our Favorite from Grist.org


36 Bits of Good News to Cure Your Ocean Blues

http://grist.org/living/36-bits-of-good-news-to-cure-your-ocean-blues/

Miracle at Cabo Pulmo – Amazing Reef Recovery in Mexico

http://www.nature.org/newsfeatures/specialfeatures/nature-is-our-treasure.xml

5th Graders Challenge Dunkin Donuts to Ban Styrofoam Cups

https://www.yahoo.com/health/stop-using-styrofoam-cups-kids-challenge-dunkin-92162783612.html

Irish Fishermen Rescue Stranded Family of 70 Dolphins

http://www.thejournal.ie/fishermen-celt-rescue-dolphin-family-1664066-Sep2014/


Rare Sperm Whales spotted off Southern California – a sign of returning ocean health
 http://www.ocregister.com/articles/whale-637557-whales-sperm.html


Smithsonian Museum Ocean Success Stories

http://ocean.si.edu/slideshow/success-stories-ocean-conservation


An overview of Ocean Wins in 2014

http://ecowatch.com/2014/12/30/ocean-conservation-wins-2014/


Please share success stories! We welcome your comments and suggestions