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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 02/09/2026

Back by popular demand! We'll explore courage, connection, alignment, and joy in biweekly sessions (Tues OR Thurs, you pick!). Join us for 1 or all 4. Each offers a guided visualisation followed by group discussion. Learn more/register via link in comments. #leadership #sustainability

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 20/08/2026

What would the world look like if all travel was “slow travel” AND society was slow enough for it to be accessible to all?

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 20/08/2026

But it’s super fun to image search for before/after pics bc they’ve gone viral, like this one. Does anyone here have a favorite before/after?! Or lived in a city and watched the change in real time?

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 18/08/2026

Meet Odin. His core responsibility is to ensure everyone on board has enough serotonin and oxytocin. His other job is to lay about, looking regal.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 16/08/2026

I love my backyard. Consistent reminder of what my work is about. . #dolphins #marinelife #boatlife

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 04/08/2026

These sheep graze this beautiful field in Uppsala not far from my sister’s place as part of a city-farmer collab to improve soil. Recently shorn, they also provide wool. And they’re freakin’ adorable, so they also provide joy 💖

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 26/07/2026

Glass beverage bottles used to be returned, sterilised, and refilled hundreds of times before needing to be made into a new glass bottle. A few nations continue this success despite beverage companies lobbying against it. We must bring back the glass bottle as standard. #plasticfreejuly

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 20/07/2026

Having fun letting my #paintings inspire my free-hand #embroidery. Yes, I painted the cloth. . . #oceanart

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 16/07/2026

How people answer this question dramatically impacts their capacity to envision sustainability efforts.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 15/07/2026

Everything in my personal life, my research, and my work experience has repeatedly confirmed that care is the fabric holding us, and society at large, together. Where have you seen this in your life or your work?

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 15/07/2026

Happy World Orca Day! (belated, it was yesterday). I discovered embroidery and am having so much fun. I was trying cross-stitch, but found it easier to think of the thread as lines, like drawing. So I'm free-handing it all. #oceanart #marineart #orca #whales #embroidery

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 02/07/2026

What Does the Ocean Want Us to Grow? was my most popular #LCAW2026 webinar. I didn't answer the question; I helped build everyone's capacity to answer it for themselves because the only correct answers are place-based. New post on ecologies of scale v economies of scale. link in comments.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 01/07/2026

My mom and I are sharing these two paths to build your capacity to notice and direct your thoughts. We invite you to share the changes you notice after a month in one of our free workshops for women exploring leadership themes. . . #mindful #mindfulmonth #mindfulness #mindset #mindsetcoaching

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 20/06/2026

My talk "What Does the Ocean Want Us to Grow?" at #LCAW is almost at capacity. I am so moved that people are hungry for this type of question, this type of tangible, systemic change that restores ecosystems and local culture. .. #UKsustainability #oceanart #marineart #biodiversity

watercolour diagram of a restorative ocean farm, which is a polyculture underwater garden growing mussels, oysters, clams, scallops, and seaweeds; bubbles show benefits to ecosystem, including water quality and biodiveristy increases with cute fish, a leopard shark, a crab, etc., swimming about; bubbles above land show cross-ecosystem benefits, like feeding seaweed to cows to reduce methane and community programs like food festivals and school field trips.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 15/06/2026

The Balearic Islands will require all boat rentals to be 100% electric by 2030 as part of their climate efforts. I can't wait to get an outboard like this one for my own tender! I saw 3 companies offering electric outboards at this event in Portugal.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 12/06/2026

Women don't need empowerment; we are already powerful. But we breathe differently together. The qualities society labels feminine and therefore dismisses (care, empathy, compassion, connection) are sophisticated leadership capacities that need room to breathe and I'm making that room at #LCAW2026

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 10/06/2026

50 miles offshore. Goggles on, knife in hand. Winds up to 14 knots, the boat bobbing in the swell. Sleep-deprived. Confidence, apparently, comes *after* you do the challenging thing. I was terrified to dive under the boat and cut the line off our propeller, but I emerged from that water changed.

sitting on the swim platform of the back of a sailboat, full wetsuit and goggles, rope tied around my waist, holding up a rope in triumph with a big smile, knife dangling from my wrist.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 13/05/2026

Sitting at the top of the mast, I saw the whole marina and wondered... what if marinas were designed *with* the ecosystem? Curious whether anyone has seen marinas intentionally designed to: - absorb/respond to small fuel leaks - improve water quality - integrate habitat restoration #greensky

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 08/05/2026

What would change if you led with courage instead of certainty? Tomorrow’s free gathering explores courageous leadership as part of a summer series for women looking to embed sustainability into their work. Come to one or join us across all four Saturdays. Registration link in comments.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 01/05/2026

In honour of Beltane, I'm sharing this post about the amazing tulip tree, some history of the USA, and especially what's been lost and what can grow. May all your seeds root and rise. Photos here, link to article in comments. #beltane #history #environmentalhistory #art #artactivism

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 19/03/2026

Excited to team up with my mom to empower women to lead transformative sustainability! Join us in this FREE workshop where we explore the power of aligning our personal values, voices, and vision for a beautiful future. #WomeninLeadership #leadershipcoaching #mindset #sustianability

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 12/11/2025

Anchored in Machico, Madeira. Small, peaceful spot. #sailing has taught me a lot about letting go, as “sailors write their plans in the sand.” But it’s worth it most days. How else would I survive off joint grant applications? 😅🤣

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 11/08/2025

My cat interrupted, but the language learning tips hold true! I just started a substack called "Not a Travel Journal" notatraveljournal.substack.com to translate some of my journal entries into French and share my language learning journey with you. I hope you enjoy! #learnFrench #languagelearning

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 06/06/2025

This piece is like a page from my travel journal, incorporating my actual night watch thoughts with text. We’d just navigated from the interior lake through Amsterdam and out of the massive North Sea Canal.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 03/06/2025

Taking the plunge into Etsy! Beginning to list my mixed media work created while sailing the North Sea and the English Channel.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 11/05/2025

Close-up of the art you could win. 2 days left to enter—1/2 of all proceeds support an innovative legal toolkit for protecting coral reefs. #coralreefs #protectcorals #art #fundraiser #oceanlaw #bluetang #raffle #rightsofnature #oceanart #marinelife

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 10/05/2025

Enter to win this original piece and help protect coral reefs! Deadline 13 May, full details here: open.substack.com/pub/taraapierce/p…

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 08/05/2025

A Gift for Coral Reefs—and One of You! I'm raffling the original coverart on this coral reef toolkit, with half of the proceeds going to its development! Entry info here: open.substack.com/pub/taraapie... #oceanart #painting #nonprofit #oceanpolicy #marinelife #saveourseas #fundraiser #coralreef

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 30/03/2025

Looking forward to exploring how we create positive change through art. Early Bird Code: VOICE13 #art #artactivism #onlinelearning #artevent #artworkshop

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 27/03/2025

I'm really excited to be offering this workshop live online. Register in my Etsy Shop and use Early Bird discount code DRAW4SCI paperboatartstudio.etsy.com/listing/1893... #artandscience #observation #interdisciplinary #artclass #onlinelearning #learntodraw

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 23/03/2025

I love #shells and barnacles. Did you know an easy action you can take to protect the ocean is leave shells where you find them? They’re important to ecosystem health. #marinelife #art #oilpastel

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 23/03/2025

My love for #Orca runs deep. Went for flowy water vibes in this #painting They have strong family bonds, dialects, games, hunting strategies, and they teach their young. I paint and draw #marinelife often and share #funfacts 💖🐙🦑🐳🪸🐠

Dark to light blue ombré background with two black and white Orca whales viewed from below. The Orca are a mother and calf, swimming side by side. Paint drips up the canvas; the painting is calm and serene.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 16/03/2025

The woman who bought this painting said, “It makes me feel like a mermaid!” and I think that’s the best compliment I’ve ever received. Kelp Forest, acrylic on canvas, 60”x40” #oceanart #kelpforest #painting

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 16/03/2025

#Crossstitch is a meditative practice that keeps me present while letting me dip into creativity. The pattern was only for the bee—I made the wings bigger and added the puns. This world can be cruel and the only way to fight it is with #kindness

Cross stitch bee with embroidery style text that says “Bee Kind or Buzz Off”

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 11/03/2025

I sold a lot of #seaturtle paintings. My husband was sad to see them go, they were his favorites. For our anniversary, I painted this one just for him. It even made it into our sailboat ⛵️💖 and that’s serious downsizing! #painting

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 10/03/2025

Giant Manta Rays have interesting patterns on their backs. I hope to see them in person one day. Acrylic on canvas, 36”x36” (sold) #painting #mantarays #oceanart #artist

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 09/03/2025

#Seashells are beautiful inside and out. Nautilus have chambers allowing them to adjust buoyancy. You can protect the ocean by leaving shells where you find them. #marinelife Learn more here: open.substack.com/pub/taraapierce/p…

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 09/03/2025

#Seaturtles love eating sea jellies. But they often can’t see the difference between a sea jelly and a plastic bag before it’s too late. Support your local #plasticbagban ; it helps reduce pollution that’s an #environmentalJustice issue and reduce #fossilfuel products. #marinelife #artsky #painter

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 09/03/2025

The presence of Tiger Sharks keeps sea turtles on the move so that they don’t over-graze an area of sea grass beds. We need healthy sharks at historical populations for a healthy ocean, and we need a healthy ocean for a healthy planet 💖 #artsky #marinelife #art #artist #oceanfacts #ocean

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 08/03/2025

Ghost Crab. Drawing this (mixed media) gave me a deeper appreciation for the construction of their shells, how they move, and their unique eyes. #art #draw #mixedmedia #marinelife #artist

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 08/03/2025

Pacific Sea Nettle on maroon gradient. As an #oceanartist I use a lot of blue but wanted to try something different. I am fascinated by these creatures; it’s like they are water in animal form. #marinelife #artist #seajelly #jellyfish #seajellynotjellyfish

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 08/03/2025

Giant Pacific Red Octopus. Sometimes all you need is 3 colors for a painting. #marinelife #oceanart #artist

Black, red, and white painting of an octopus; arms are spread in all directions.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 08/03/2025

I’m helping! Bring back the #cats !! Here’s my black sailing cat. His job as deck hand is to lounge, look regal, and boost everyone’s serotonin. Valuable crew member.

Black cat standing at top of brown and white stairs on the companionway of a sailboat. Cat has green eyes, fit and fluffy fur.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 05/03/2025

Might be calling the Canary Islands home for a while.

Desert plants with yellow blooms in the foreground, a harbour with sailboats mid ground, and a city in the background. The yellow blooms stand out against the blue sky.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 22/02/2025

“Nature’s Patterns” Repeating beauty Form and function unite Growth upon new growth I’m sure warming up to #poetry with #HaikuSaturday Inspired by the tiles and natural wonders of the Portuguese coast.

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 15/02/2025

My lil’ buddy came up to watch the sunrise with me. #sailing #cats

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 29/01/2025

This fearless little bird in Camaret, France, flew into the cabin of my boat only to make a quick exist after seeing Odin (my big black cat 🐈‍⬛) #sailing #birds

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Tara A Pierce @restoringsustainability.com · 20/01/2025

Made a series of watercolors in Calais, France, reflecting on my sailing experience this far. This one was left as a gift for a particularly accommodating host who made it easy to travel with my cat. 🐈‍⬛ . #seajellynotjellyfish #oceanart #art #traveling

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