Haunted by plastic? Tips and tricks for a spooky (and sustainable) Halloween

Blog Post | October 16, 2025 | Leah Dunlevy
Spooky season is finally here — and it’s my favorite time of the year. I love everything about the fall festivities: scary movies, pumpkin patches and the changing leaves. But beneath...

What are marine protected areas? Why they matter and how to support them.

Blog Post | October 9, 2025 | Silvia Bor
National and international government agencies protect ocean biodiversity and marine wildlife by creating marine protected areas. So what are marine protected areas? Read on as we highlight this important ocean conservation...

U.S. ports get graded on protecting public health

Press Release | October 2, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Around 31 million people in the U.S. live near ports, breathing toxic diesel pollution from ships, trucks, and cargo equipment every day. This pollution increases the risk of...

September 2025 Newsletter: World Maritime Day, sustainable tourism and the future of plastics

Blog Post | September 25, 2025 | Salo Aburto
Welcome to Pacific Environment’s September newsletter! This month, we celebrate World Maritime Day by highlighting how cleaner shipping solutions are transforming ports, protecting communities and addressing climate impacts. Additionally, we spotlight...