Tragically, we still have more needs than resources! We are beginning a busy June with Ocean, Coral, and Sea Turtle Weeks, and then the “dirtiest beach day of the year” on July 5th. Give only if you are able! www.gofundme.com/f/support-we...

Today's seawater is the most acidic it has been in the past 2 million years, driven by the ocean absorbing 25% of carbon dioxide #CO2 emissions. #OceanAcidification is causing #CoralReefs to deteriorate faster than they can rebuild. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

To paraphrase the Bard, "Full fathom five; bones are coral made and pearls that were their eyes doth fade and suffer a sea-change. Sea-nymphs hourly ring a death knell: Ding-dong, bell." #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ShakespeareSunday #SundayMorning #ChasingCoral

Ocean warming and heatwaves spike in summer, pushing temperatures past safe thresholds; this stress causes corals to expel their symbiotic algae, bleaching and starving them, resulting in mass coral mortality. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #OceanHeatwaves #CoralBleaching

UN Warns of Record Heat: The Paris Climate Agreement window to limit warming to 1.5°C is closing, increasing risks of severe climate impacts worldwide. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Research #FridayFieldUpdate #FridaysforFuture

The already-melting Antarctic Thwaites Glacier is about to lose an ice shelf, removing the floating support that slows its flow and protects it from warming ocean waters, thereby accelerating the glacier's demise. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

We are surfers, sailors, divers, scientists, and activists on a hero’s journey to recover ocean plastic, restore habitat, and mitigate ocean warming and acidification. “We are not strangers separated by countries; we are a tribe connected by ocean.” #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

Sea otters are vital keystone species that maintain the health of nearshore marine ecosystems, like kelp forests. They protect this “rainforest of the sea” from being overgrazed by keeping sea urchins in check. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WorldOtterDay

Yesterday was International Plastic-Free Day. The ocean is overflowing with plastic, and we must turn off the tap. Plastics account for over 80% of all global marine litter and of items collected during coastal and beach cleanups. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #PlasticFreeDay #RefusePlastic

In May of 1865, formerly enslaved Black Americans in Charleston, SC. organized one of the earliest Memorial Day or “Decoration Day” commemorations when they properly reburied Union soldiers who had died in a local Confederate prison camp. #MemorialDay #History

Breaking News: There is a huge solar spill at the beach today! #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #SundayMorning #SolarSunday #Solar #RenewableEnergy #NoOffshoreDrilling #ProtectOurCoast #SaveOurSeas

Because Memorial Day unofficially kicks off the summer, post-holiday coastal cleanups consist of large concentrations of litter. Over the long weekend, Wet Tribe-led local volunteer efforts will remove 25 to 500 pounds of trash per beach. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #CoastalCleanup #MemorialDayWeekend

A global study reveals widespread chemical pollutants in the ocean. It reinforces our warnings that plastic-associated toxins are a major, under-recognized threat to the ocean, climate, and human health. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

We are surfers, sailors, divers, and scientists on a hero’s journey to recover ocean plastic, restore habitat, and mitigate ocean warming & acidification. “We are not strangers separated by countries; we are a tribe connected by oceans.” #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ThrowbackThursday #Thalassophiles

Please observe ‘No Wake Zones’ and watch for manatees this National Safe Boating Week, Memorial Day weekend, and all summer long. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #SaveTheManatees #NationalSafeBoatingWeek #MemorialDay

Bees help pollinate and fertilize newly planted mangroves, foraging on the nectar of mangrove trees, significantly boosting tree reproduction. The mangrove bees also produce a distinct, slightly salty honey, free of agricultural pesticides. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Mangroves #Bees #WorldBeeDay

Avoid Pesticides! Bees are responsible for pollinating 75% of the world's leading crops, and support the reproduction of flowering plants, which form the base of many ecosystems and sustain countless wildlife species. #WorldBeeDay #NoMowMay

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is back in Florida! 🌴🐢🥚🌊🪸 Help protect 2M+ hatchlings by keeping beaches clean, filling in holes, avoiding dunes & turning off lights. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #TurtleTuesday #SeaTurtles #NestingSeason

Mangrove propagules found floating alongside plastic debris during our ocean and coastal cleanups tie our cleanups, mangrove restorations, and coral protection efforts together, as mangroves help mitigate ocean acidification in adjacent waters.  #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Cleanup #Mangroves #Coral

A recent study showed that mangroves throughout Florida averted $1.5 billion in storm damage during Hurricanes. The averted damage resulted in 25% savings where mangrove was present. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MangroveMonday

Plastic food packaging, including wrappers, takeout containers, bottles, and bags dominate coastal litter worldwide, accounting for nearly half of all human-made marine waste. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

In addition to litter, plastic food packaging also sheds 1,000 metric tons of microplastics. Particles small enough to enter the body that may carry chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancer, according to a new global report. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

Today is Endangered Species Day, and we must fight to enforce the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Trump administration has proposed to significantly weaken the ESA, limiting habitat protection, altering listings, and prioritizing fossil fuels. #EndangeredSpeciesDay #EndangeredSpeciesAct

Fog has been found to rapidly remove toxic air pollutants. Research found that bacteria inside fog droplets actively grow and degrade pollutants, transforming fog into a natural air purifier. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #FridayFieldUpdate #Research #Fog #AirQuality

As young SoCal surfers, trips to Baja were frequent; the border was more fluid then, particularly at the beach. Good surf, music, cheap cerveza & mariscos (beer & shellfish) …to quote Eagles, “the warm smell of colitas rising up through the air.” #ThrowbackThursday

The Trump administration has expanded Gulf of Mexico oil drilling, including BP's "Kaskida" project, waiving endangered species protections for drilling activities, which will lead to the extinction of the critically endangered Rice’s whale. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WhaleWednesday #GulfofMexico

Sea turtle nesting season generally occurs between March and November, with peak activity between May and October. Female turtles come ashore to lay eggs, so keep beachfront lights off throughout the night. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #TurtleTuesday

Research has found that airborne microplastics absorb heat and contribute to global and ocean warming. Particles come mainly from land-based sources like tires, textiles, and landfills, 15% of airborne microplastics are deposited in the oceans. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MicroplasticsMonday

Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers of us all, Mother Nature and Mother Ocean. “Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call.” #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MothersDay #MotherNature #MotherOcean youtu.be/EoDPACOufOI

When discussing ocean and coastal debris, people ask, ‘Why not just collect it by crane or bulldozer?’ Debris is a mix of organic material, plastics, and sometimes marine species; sea turtles often live in Sargassum. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #SaturdayMorning #Sargassum

Record-high levels of sargassum inundated coastlines across the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf in April, fueled by nutrient runoff and warmer waters. Scientists warn that 2026 could be a record year. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Research #FridayFieldUpdate #Sargassum

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! World-renowned naturalist and broadcaster whose career spans eight decades. Your groundbreaking documentaries cover topics ranging from the ocean depths and wildlife to the distant past and climate change. #DavidAttenborough100

Tonight, over 350 million birds are expected to migrate North across the United States. Help keep them safe by turning off all non-essential lighting tonight from 11 PM until 6 AM during migration.

We are surfers, sailors, divers, scientists, and activists on a hero’s journey to recover ocean plastic, restore habitat, mitigate ocean warming and acidification. “We are not strangers separated by countries; we are a tribe connected by ocean.” #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ThalassophileThursday

Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests, with an ongoing annual decline of 0.52%. 411 million hectares have been lost globally, with 25% of remaining wetlands degraded. — Global Wetland Outlook 2025 #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Research #WetlandWednesday #WetlandLoss

It is Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday, so I guess I know what we’re having for lunch after the beach cleanup. 🌮🍺🍋‍🟩 #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #CincoDeMayo #TacoTuesday

Mangrove propagules found floating along with debris during ocean plastic recovery tie our cleanup, mangrove, and coral protection efforts together—mangroves lower ocean acidification in adjacent waters. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WetlandMonth #Cleanup #Mangroves #Coral

May is American Wetlands Month, a time to celebrate and protect vital ecosystems like swamps, marshes, bogs, and fens. These habitats protect water quality, reduce flooding, and support over one-third of all U.S. endangered species.

May the Fourth is Star Wars Day, and May is Wetlands Month. In ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’, Luke calls Dagobah a "slimy mudhole", while Yoda replies, "Mudhole? Slimy? My home this is!" Remember, wetlands aren’t just mudholes; they are habitats. #MaytheFourth #StarWarsDay #WetlandsMonth

Update: The University of South Florida (USF) Marine Science Laboratory at the St. Petersburg campus caught fire Saturday during a lightning storm. The Dean of Marine Science laments the loss of research, “We're concerned that samples have been lost that may be irreplaceable."

“Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie, which we ascribe to heaven: the fated sky gives us free scope, only doth backward pull our slow designs when we ourselves are dull.” -William Shakespeare (All's Well That Ends Well) #Shakespeare

Intertidal zones serve as major, highly-polluted sinks for microplastics, often holding higher concentrations than subtidal zones due to tidal accumulation. These environments trap significant amounts of microfibers and fragments. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Research #Microplastics

We’ve been taking early-morning walks on the beach since we were children, and for the last 10 years, as part of research and coastal cleanup efforts, at our local break as well as across the country. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #SaturdayMorning #Cleanups

Citizen scientists gathered data about koholā, humpback whales, off Kaua’i, O’ahu, and Hawai’i during the whale count. Observing 435 whales, a decrease of 279 from 2025. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #CitizenScientists #AlohaFriday #Hawaii #OceanSanctuary #WhaleCount

20 million tons of plastic waste enter aquatic ecosystems annually, with 85% becoming microplastics. Sunlight, wind, and waves break larger plastics into microplastics. Without intervention, these plastics are projected to triple by 2040. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #FridayFieldUpdate #Microplastics

We are surfers, sailors, divers, scientists, and activists on a hero’s journey to halt fossil fuels, mitigate ocean warming and acidification, recover ocean plastic, restore blue carbon habitat, and save coral. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

Critically endangered Rice’s whales, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining, face extinction due to inadequate protections from industrial threats in the Gulf of Mexico. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WhaleWednesday #RicesWhales

Breaking News: The Supreme Court weakens the landmark ‘Voting Rights Act,’ ignoring precedent, diluting votes, and ignoring Congressional authority as a coequal branch.