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New Partnership Unites Marine Governance Advocacy and Tech to Defend Indonesian Waters

November 9, 2022 in , , , , /by

SkyTruth and Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative join forces to catch ocean polluters, improve compliance, and strengthen enforcement

SkyTruth’s efforts to hold ocean polluters accountable just received a big boost in Southeast Asia. SkyTruth and the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI), an environmental policy think tank based in Jakarta, have established a formal collaboration to detect chronic oil pollution from vessels in Indonesian waters.

Don’t Call It a Retreat: SkyTruth’s Reunion Rejuvenated Me

August 9, 2022 in /by

Our newest employee shares some thoughts on his first visit to Shepherdstown, meeting the full team in person

SkyTruth’s in-person gathering two weeks ago—its first in 30 months—was what most work retreats wish they could be. 

After a mere 5 days on the job, my supervisor, COO Jenny Allen, already was offering me a room at her father’s house, where I would crash during my 3 days in Shepherdstown. John Amos, our CEO, greeted me at the door upon my arrival and immediately offered to take me into town for a quick tour. The town’s charm—a little row of bars, cafés, and coffee shops flanked by Shepherd University’s McMurran Hall—set me at ease.