SkyTruth’s latest report is sparking national and international attention in the wake of COP30 in Brazil. Among the findings: 179 oil slicks detected since 2017, a 49% rise in oil production, and an 81% surge in vessel traffic – evidence of chronic offshore pollution that threatens some of the world’s most biodiverse waters off the Brazilian coast. The report also highlights the ecological and biological impacts of the offshore industry. Explore the full findings here in English or Portuguese.
Feature Release: Cerulean’s natural seep warning system
Cerulean can now help investigators distinguish natural oil seeps from human-caused pollution. Our latest blog post highlights the new feature, as well as the science behind identifying natural seeps.
SkyTruth in Action
SkyTruth at COP30 Impact Program Manager Eric Teller was on the ground in Brazil to meet with environmental advocates and share SkyTruth’s new report, "Brazil Offshore Fossil Fuel Threats and Impacts,” with local stakeholders. In Belém, Eric witnessed calls for climate justice and the phaseout of fossil fuels, with an urgent need for data to show the scope of the problem. 📸: Florencia Librizzi, Earth Insight
Anthem Awards Winner
We’re thrilled to announce that Cerulean, our global system for tracking ocean oil pollution, was announced as a 2025 Anthem Awards Silver Winner in Sustainability, Environment & Climate: Best Use of Data! By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.
Behind the Scenes at SkyTruth
Gratitude for the SkyTruth Team
Our team came together for our annual retreat last month for a busy week of connecting, sharing ideas, being inspired by one another, and planning for the year ahead. We are thankful they give their time, energy, and whole hearts to our work, and believe in our mission and in one another. Get to know them here.
From Overnight Radio Shifts to Ocean Conservation: Meet Aemon
Senior Software Engineer Aemon Malone leads development on Cerulean, SkyTruth’s oil pollution tracking tool. He shares his unusual career path, how user feedback helps shape tool features, and a peek into his quirky menagerie in this fun Q&A.
