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When the sea sings out, these women answer

Mar 8, 2026
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Conservation

When the sea sings out, these six women answer. In honor of Women's History Month, meet some of the Ocean Sewage Alliance steering committee leaders protecting coral reefs, safeguarding public health, and reimagining our relationship with water, inspired by Amanda Gorman's call to be "the ocean's saviors."

The right poop for the sea: why whale excreta helps (and ours doesn’t)

February 9, 2026
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Conservation

For the ocean, whale poop is life-sustaining. Human sewage? Not so much. Biologist Joe Roman with the University of Vermont studies these marine "gardeners" who recycle nutrients from the Arctic to the Caribbean. His conclusion is simple: human waste in the ocean is the wrong nutrients in the wrong place. Whales, on the other hand, make the right poop in the right place, benefiting the ocean food web.

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Guiding the Way Forward: Welcoming Our Acting Executive Director

We are pleased to announce a pivotal moment in our organization's journey - the appointment of Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy as our Acting Executive Director.

Aug 1, 2023
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Ocean Sewage Alliance

From the Director's Desk

5 takeaways from recent global events at the World Ocean Summit & Expo Nippon Roundtable, UN Water Conference, and NY Water Week

Apr 10, 2023
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Ocean Sewage Alliance

History of Toilets As Used By 6 US Presidents

Ever wondered where Lincoln Logs really came from? From George Washington to Joe Biden, US Presidents have an interesting history with one of the best technological inventions: the toilet. This President's Day, see how these 6 leaders used the loo.

Feb 16, 2023
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Ocean Sewage Alliance

When National Poop Day Meets Valentine's Day

Celebrate National Poop Day by exploring a sewage so-loo-tions adaptation of one of the most famous love stories.

Feb 13, 2023
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Conservation
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