Even the Smallest Creatures
By Liuan Huska. Nick Davis relates his journey in marine biology, from a land-locked upbringing in Indiana to his recent master’s thesis on the Chain Pipefish, one of God’s beloved creatures in the Indian River Lagoon.
Waynesburg students serve alongside Christian marine conservation in Titusville, Florida
Published by Waynesburg University. Students attended the marine service trip of a lifetime during their 2024-25 winter break at A Rocha USA. The group was led through the wonders of Florida’s ecosystems by Dr. Christian Hayes and Dr. Tracy Dohn-Cummins, working in conjunction with A Rocha USA to learn about southern marine life’s environmental challenges and actively serve local communities.
Creature Feature: The Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
By Sydney Houck. A Rocha USA interns and A Rocha USA’s Lead Scientist, Dr. Robert Sluka, have volunteered with the Brevard Zoo to establish oyster reefs, collect data, and build gabions – wire cages filled with oyster shells, which Restore Our Shores uses to encourage the colonization of oysters.
Wombats of the Wilderlands: A Glimpse Into A Rocha USA’s Partnership in Australia
By Tristy Osbon. Wilderlands proactively works to protect Australia’s biodiversity forever, one square meter at a time, presenting conservation and protection as a viable path for sellers and buyers…
Creature Feature: The Chain Pipefish (Syngnathus louisianae)
By Nick Davis. The Chain Pipefish represents a valuable opportunity for conservation research due to its data-deficient status and the limited understanding of its ecology in the Indian River Lagoon. This lack of data is particularly concerning given the ongoing degradation of the pipefish’s habitat, which may threaten its presence in the lagoon.
Farewell Interns
The changing of seasons can symbolize new beginnings. That is certainly the case for our latest Conservation Internship cohort, for whom the start of summer brings a close to their nine-month residency. Learn more about their next steps below: ...
Creature Feature: Get to Know the Atlantic Mole Crab
Atlantic Mole Crabs are harmless creatures that are uniquely adapted to live in a relentless environment of constant movement and changing tides.
Petition: Listing Atlantic Horseshoe Crab as an Endangered Species
A recent petition, led by The Center for Biological Diversity with 22 partner organizations, seeks to list the Atlantic horseshoe crab as an endangered species under NOAA Fisheries’ Endangered Species Act. According to an article published on February 14, ...
Meet The Interns: Conservation and Community Engagement
A Rocha USA’s Conservation Internship Program is a nine-month, residential experience that offers professional and personal development and supports A Rocha USA’s conservation projects. This year, for the first time, interns will split their time between ...
Blue Mind: The Healing Power of Water
By: Alli Cutting and Michaela Stenerson, A Rocha USA Marine Conservation Interns The MindLife today is filled with information and stimulation, vying for our attention—screens, images, emails, texts, traffic, and crowds. Our brains do a lot of processin ...