advancing the case for life on earth.
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What we do
“FACTS ALONE CAN’T SAVE THE WORLD.
HEARTS CAN. HEARTS MUST.
WE’RE WORKING TO MAKE SURE THAT
HEARTS DO.”
Of all the great conservation and environmental not-for-profits, the Safina Center is—uniquely—the creative end of the spectrum. Our creations are best-selling and award-winning books, films, visual art, sound art, and spoken word. Our purpose is nothing less than making a case for life on Earth.
WHO WE ARE
MISSION
At The Safina Center we advance the case for life on Earth by fusing scientific understanding, emotional connection, and a moral call to action. We create an original blend of science, art, and literature in the form of books and articles, scientific research, photography, films, sound-art, and spoken words. We bear first-hand witness and then we speak up, we speak out, and we teach. Our work is designed to inspire and engage you to devote your time and energies to conservation of wild things and wild places. The Safina Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based on Long Island, N.Y.
about
People cannot engage unless they see solutions. We generate some light here; we are guides and thought-leaders. Our Fellows program supports and propels world-recognized writers, artists, and filmmakers. And perhaps more importantly our Launchpad (early-career) Fellows are—with your help—launching professional careers that will carry their important work into coming decades. We are pleased to have a wide circle of Creative Affiliates, highly accomplished and exceptionally creative people who share and amplify one another’s messages and work, and the work of the Safina Center.
our founding
The Safina Center was founded by author and ecologist Dr. Carl Safina in 2003. You can read more about Carl’s work and the rest of our incredible crew on our Staff page.
Blog
Latest
What’s new at the Safina Center? Read our Fellows’ latest updates on the Safina Center blog.
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Our creations
Search through selected pieces from our Staff, Fellows and Launchpad Fellows’ impressive collective body of works.
Learn. Be inspired.
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what can I do?
Wild beings and humans—and the places they call home—are threatened by manmade issues like climate change, pollution, development and deforestation. Here are several ways you can take action to help minimize threats and advance the case for life on Earth.