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How Big is the Ocean?

The ocean is vital to our planet but just as important, it is where sailors spend most of their time. How can you help?

Sailing and The Responsibility of the Sailor to the Environment

As ASA does its job of being an advocate for the world’s oceans, we asked Marine Conservationist Lauren Coiro about how sailors can make an impact on the environment that they take so much from, the Ocean. Her advice sheds light on the bigger picture of environmental sustainability as well as the simple fact that each and every one of

Are We Still Trying to Clean the Ocean?

How is the enviroment reacting to COVID-19? There are a lot of changes and some appear positive.

It’s Valentine’s Day – Time to Love the Ocean

Help out the environment by joining a local sailing school to pick up balloons from the ocean this Valentine's Day

Green Boating with Sailors for the Sea

No sailor’s education is complete without an understanding of our impact on the oceans. It’s my honor to introduce you to the single best resource for ocean-friendly sailing there is: Sailors for the Sea.

Beach Cleanups 101

Sailors don’t rely on robots and engines to clean up the ocean. We make the biggest collective impact by cleaning up our own communities ourselves. Here’s what you need to know to get started with beach cleanups.

First Flush

Young Sailors: Are You an “Ocean Hero”?

Introducing 5 Gyres: Sailor Scientists Fighting Plastic Pollution

Could Algae Save the World?

Ask Lauren: What is “Plastic Soup”?

American Sailing Association in 2018: The Year in Review

Plastic-Free for the Holidays

Ocean Hope: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Cleanup Has Begun!

The Ocean Cleanup project, headed by 24-year-old Dutch inventor Boyan Slat, has spent the last 5 years designing a U-shaped floating trawl to scour the sea for floating bits of plastic. The 600-meter long floater and attached skirt are designed to work passively with natural elements like currents and wind to follow the plastic’s path and trap it. The skirt creates a downward flow where fish and other wildlife can safely pass underneath it.

Ask Lauren: How Does a Hurricane Affect Water Quality?

Introducing Lauren Coiro, Marine Conservationist

Save Our Sharks: Sailors for the Sea

Today is World Oceans Day