Our Story

Welcome to Earth to Sea News

We’re always searching for the stories that remind us what’s possible.

At Earth to Sea News, we believe there is so much good happening for our planet. Every day, somewhere in the world, people are restoring habitats, protecting wildlife, discovering new solutions and proving that positive change is possible. Our mission is simple: to bring those stories together in one place, so more people can discover the incredible work happening across our planet.

Nicole smiling in the water in a wetsuit, with a snorkel and mask pushed up on her head — Nicole, founder and editor, at Parsley Bay. Photograph: Oliver Strewe.

What you’ll find here

From flourishing bushland and thriving wildlife to healthier oceans, clean energy and remarkable environmental innovation, we share uplifting environmental stories from around the globe. Every story is based on credible reporting, with full credit and links to the original source, so you can explore, learn and celebrate the people making a difference.

Why we created Earth to Sea News

Earth to Sea News was created from a genuine love of nature and a belief that environmental progress deserves to be celebrated.

Our own work in conservation gives us a unique perspective, but our mission reaches far beyond our own experiences. We search the world for inspiring environmental stories, always crediting the original reporting and the people behind the work. From time to time, we’ll also share stories from the field as we experience them ourselves.

To us, the land and the sea are deeply connected, and so are the stories we tell. Whether you live beside the ocean, in the city or among the trees, you’re part of this community.

What we stand for

LandCelebrating forests, wetlands, grasslands and bushland being restored, one project at a time.

SeaSharing stories of healthier oceans, thriving marine life and the people protecting our blue planet.

PeopleEvery story is independently sourced, with full credit to the researchers, organisations, communities and individuals creating positive change.

InnovationShowcasing the ideas, discoveries and genuinely sustainable products helping shape a brighter future.

Our Promise

We believe good news deserves to be celebrated.

Earth to Sea News is proudly independent and dedicated to sharing uplifting environmental stories grounded in science, community and real world action. We celebrate progress, respect the people doing the work, and believe that when hopeful stories are shared, they inspire even more people to care for the planet we all call home.

Above all, our intention is hope and solutions. The news of the world can feel heavy, and Earth to Sea News is deliberately the opposite. This is a safe place to land, take a break and simply enjoy our living planet. Hope, joy and celebrating the earth we love. That is what you will find here, every time you visit.

Through our lens

Every photograph below is our own, taken in the waters of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. See more in our Our Living World.

A giant clam with an electric blue mantle set into the reef — A giant clam, lips of electric blue, set into the reef flat. They can live for decades, and this one isn't going anywhere.

A garden of soft corals just below the surface in bright blue water — A living coral garden a metre below the surface, Direction Island. The good news: reefs like this are still thriving.

A butterflyfish slipping between branches of staghorn coral — A butterflyfish threads the staghorn maze, South Island lagoon.

Snorkellers wading out across a shallow lagoon at dusk — Wading out for a dusk snorkel across the South Island lagoon, where every one of these stories begins.

Got a good news tip, a question, or a story we should tell? Write to us at earthtoseanews@gmail.com. We read everything.

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