Writings – Holly Lohuis

Islands: Microcosm of Our Water Planet

On the clearest of days there is a sight on the horizon that beckons my curiosity of underwater exploration. It is the tiny island of Namenalala, Fiji, the location of some of my favourite dive sites in the world.

Ocean-Based Solutions to Climate Change

My first scuba dive after my father’s funeral in Paris was in Southern California, exploring the lush kelp forest of Anacapa Island at the Channel Islands National Park.

Protecting the High Seas

We share this fascinating water planet with millions of species and billons of individuals, each with their own ecological story, many contributing to the stability of their surroundings, and all connected in a complex web of life.

Storytelling to Inspire Ocean Protection

There are powerful meanings in the stories we share about our personal experiences in vastness of the ocean wilderness.

Whale Heritage Sites of the World

In 1982 we thought we had ‘Saved the Whale’ when in Brighton UK, 42 world governments converged for an historic vote to cease the killing of whales.

Using Traditional Knowledge to Protect

The ‘Namgis First Nations people of British Columbia have lived in Pacific Northwest along the watersheds of the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island for thousands of years.

50 Years of US National Marine Sanctuaries

This October 2022 United States National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) system is celebrating 50 years of important ocean protection, conservation successes, and key ocean education opportunities.

Rediscovering a World Worth Conserving

It has been almost a year now since I have had the opportunity to explore beneath the surface of the sea; and like many of you, I have stayed where it has been the safest, in the comforts of my home in Santa Barbara, CA.

Being Nourished by the Ocean

The newest findings are clear: our relationship with the natural world needs to be re-evaluated and then fixed.