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.
Shark finning, a global problem even in U.S.
Many shark species are facing extinction as a result of overfishing. While sharks are commercially fished for their meat and other body parts including their fins, the latter bring in the highest values per pound. Even in countries where finning is illegal the practice continues as evidenced by recent criminal indictments made in Florida.