S.E.A.L. Environmental Journalism Award

Mongabay is a website and organization that is known for its inspirational environmental news, science, & energy publications. They feature extensive research and advocate for global awareness on environmental issues such as deforestation statistics, endangered species activism, & conservation of tropical rainforests. One of their most interesting recent posts features 3 glow in the dark sharks discovered for the first time! Very interesting articles to dive into if you are a budding environmentalist or just a simple nature enthusiast. CEO and founder Rhett. A. Butler, who started Mongabay in 1999 was recently awarded the prestigious S.E.A.L. Environmental Journalism Award. (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, & Leadership). S.E.A.L Awards is an organization that fights for environmental & climate advocacy while also funding research & pursuing their own environmental impact campaigns. The nomination process for this award is not done through submissions or applications but instead S.E.A.L considers all environmental journalists covering crucial ecological topics. Along with many other winners Mongabay sets an example for journalism & news coverage everywhere to emphasize the importance of informing the public about the pending environmental dangers and the importance of protecting these ecosystems, which in turn help protect our own homes and communities. Congratulations to these amazing companies & all of the winners for being exceptional examples for reigning in an eco-friendly future!