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By: Bob Sluka There is the sea, vast and spacious… and Leviathan who you formed to frolic there (Psalm 104). The Psalmist reminds us that the oceans are not ours and the life therein exists independent of us. Genesis 1 tells us of God delighting in the waters that teem with life, both large and …
[Read more...] about A Decade of Impact: A Rocha’s Marine Conservation Programme Turns 10
By: Verónica Godoy The Bull Creek watershed, located in Austin, has been called “the Galapagos of Texas” by locals due to its ecological diversity and geological features. With an 11-mile spring-fed creek dotted with waterfalls and swimming holes, limestone seeps, and scenic cliffs, the …
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By: Laura Vessey Bounce Back, the fourth installment in A Rocha’s ‘Elements of Hope’ video series, asks us to examine where we find our hope amidst environmental disaster, such as extreme wildfires or terrible floods. The film explores the idea of ‘refugium’, defined as an area in which a …
by Hannah Gillespie Join A Rocha USA in the world's largest volunteer effort to remove trash from waterways. Founded by the Ocean Conservancy, International Coastal Cleanup Day mobilizes over 200,000 people every year to restore beaches and waterways. Join The Marine Conservation Program as we …
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By: Hannah Gillespie In May of 2023, our Central Texas team hit a significant milestone – one whole year of Picnics en el Arroyo, an A Rocha USA program that hosts outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities for Spanish-speaking families in Austin, Texas. Learn more about the …
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By: Hannah Gillespie “People find their way to A Rocha and are excited to discover a story of Christians caring for creation,” starts Jenna Henderson, A Rocha USA’s Director of National Programs. “They want to get connected, but our country is huge. If you don’t live near a conservation …
[Read more...] about Love Your Place: A Dynamic Online Community
By: Hannah Gillespie American Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) Range: Maine to Mexico Habitat: Marine, coast to continental shelf Physical Characteristics: Horseshoe Crabs are generally olive green or brown, with a brown underside. Males are typically one-third smaller than …
[Read more...] about Creature Feature: Get to Know the American Horseshoe Crab
By: Allison Cutting We are all connected through one ocean. The sea is teeming with life of incredible diversity -- from blue whales being the largest animal to have ever lived to microscopic phytoplankton which produce half of the world’s oxygen. Bodies of saltwater link continents and …
[Read more...] about Small-Scale Fisheries, Fishers, and Marine Biodiversity
By Liuan Huska Huemuls are disappearing in Patagonia. With their large, swiveling ears and gentle ways, this southernmost deer species is a beloved icon of the region’s resilience and beauty. According to recent estimates, there are less than 1500 individual huemuls alive in the wild. They are …
[Read more...] about From Cultural Diversity to Biodiversity: Catching a Vision
By: Laura Vessey The next video in A Rocha’s ‘Elements of Hope’ video series, Take Root, explores the benefits of developing deep relationships and committing to a particular place or community over time. This video shares A Rocha’s approach to conservation over the long term through two …
