Protecting the ocean remains a key factor, though an often overlooked one, in mitigating the climate crisis. Mangroves and seagrass, for example, can capture carbon from the atmosphere much faster than tropical rainforests · Photo: Cristina Mittermeier
As storms continue to increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change, the costs of damage and recovery have become unfathomable · Photo: Cristina Mittermeier
With the world's biodiversity already facing threats from habitat loss, pollution, and poaching, the climate crisis could push many species to extinction · Photo: Paul Nicklen
From Hong Kong to New Zealand, Tori advocates for (environ)mental health and climate justice · Photo: Tori Tsui
The IPCC report, much like a lot of climate communication, speaks of the urgency needed to take action against the climate crisis.
Cristina is the marine biologist who pioneered the concept and field of conservation photography · Photo: Anna Heupel
Because humans are terrestrial creatures, we fail to understand that the ecosystem that keeps this planet alive is not the land, but the ocean.
Andy’s imagery is helping tell the story of our rapidly changing planet · Photo: Andy Mann
I’m not in any way surprised by the report.
Jordan has voiced her support for vital ocean campaigns like protecting Antarctica · Photo: Zack Melhus
Growing up in Bermuda, hurricanes were a part of life I was used to. In recent years, however, it has become clear these storms are growing in power, frequency, and destruction.
Shirley is a marine biologist with a master’s degree in environmental science and policy from Columbia University · Photo: Shirley Binder
It is incredible how the ocean only entered the panorama of climate change commitments at the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Convention (COP25), which finally addressed how the ocean is our key climate regulator and the largest carbon sink in the world.
Melissa has a passion and drive for showcasing science in a way that makes it appealing to the general public · Photo: Melissa Cristina Márquez
Two of the biggest ways people can help our marine environment is 1) Vote responsibly, and 2) Eat sustainable seafood.
Cassandra draws on a diversity of disciplines including marine science, environmental policy, and science communication to study and seek solutions to pressing environmental problems · Photo: Cassandra Brooks
There is a solution that can help solve both the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis: marine protected areas.
Paul is one of the world’s most acclaimed nature photographers · Photo: Cristina Mittermeier
The latest IPCC report addresses climate systems across the globe, including my favorite place in the world: Antarctica.
