ANNOUNCEMENT: My next adventure: Project Zero
My next project takes me across the world to document climate change's impacts on our oceans. Plus an exclusive 50% off annual subscription offer!
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I am thrilled and humbled to (finally) announce my next project.
I am joining Project Zero as an Climate and Ocean Science Advisor and ambassador.
In this role, among other things, I will travel the world to document and share how climate change has impacted the ocean and especially coral reefs and the people, plants and animals that depend upon them for them.
From Kenya to Socotra, I’m meeting with the scientists and communities witnessing climate change first-hand.
Through Project Zero’s Coral Collective, the upcoming launch of the Academy for Coral will work within the United Nations’ framework in advancing the G20’s commitment to address climate change and SDG 14, Life Below Water.
My role will be to help build this education resource and serve as the guide to the work to save coral reefs, to bring the public cutting-edge science and the voices from communities utilizing them.
When I join the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France next month, I’ll be an ambassador for a program that is not only preventing coral loss, but also training the next generation of coral experts.
Thirty Six for Coral
During UNOC next month, The Coral Collective will be hosting Thirty Six for Coral, an exhibition of 36 celebrated artists who have come together to help protect and restore coral reefs. Thirty Six for Coral makes its debut alongside the highly anticipated third United Nations Ocean Conference, which takes place in Nice, France from June 9th to 13th, 2025.
Thirty Six for Coral is being exhibited at the iconic Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat in the South of France from June 12-20. This immersive exhibition brings together 36 celebrated artists whose stunning works will serve as a powerful call to action for global conservation efforts for coral reefs, the rainforests of the sea. We aim to raise global awareness and secure essential funding for protection and restoration of one of the most critically endangered ecosystems on Earth.
Pieces from Los Angeles-native artist Retna, British-artist Helen Beard and British-Italian artist Petroc Sesti are live now.
You can begin bidding on the artwork now here, and more artists and pieces will be added over the next several weeks.
If bidding on high-priced art isn’t your thing, please share this post and links with those who are!
Why I’m joining Project Zero
If there’s one thing I know, it’s the beach.
I know the feeling of the sand on my skin, and the salt water in my hair. I know the physics that drive the rhythm of the waves. I know what happens when powerful storms erase it.
I’ve spent my life studying storms, working to protect our communities from the rising waters.
I’ve fought to strengthen our science, and to strengthen our communities.
The oceans tell our stories – who we were, who we are, where we’re going.
But the life force within these waters faces an unprecedented crisis.
I’m joining Project Zero to help train an army of scientists and reef rangers to monitor, protect and save our corals.
Without coral reefs, algae takes over, fishing industries collapse, our planet loses its main source of oxygen, and coastlines would lose an important barrier to storms.
Because when the coral dies, our ocean dies.
You can help Project Zero develop the science and tools by donating today.
While saving the world may seem like a larger-than-life endeavor, abstract and distant, you can help us save these small, critical pieces today.
The Coral Collective also hosts a store with clothing and other merch designed by their artists. You can check that out here.
Congratulations Rebekah Jones! This a great project for you to work on.