top of page

Stories Rooted in Earth & Sea
Reflections, field notes, and place-based learning


Sharks Deserve Better: What I Have Seen Underwater & at a Market in Peru
Making friends with nurse sharks while snorkeling in a seagrass meadow in Belize, sharks are the key to a healthy ocean! I have been in the water with many different species of sharks around the world. I’ve floated beside nurse sharks swimming in the seagrass meadows and hanging in the coral reef, been circled by beautiful thresher sharks with a tail double the size of their body, seen blue sharks flash silver in the water off the coast of Rhode Island, watched hammerheads ca
Morgan Dansby
Feb 273 min read


Magic in the Trees: The Scarlet Macaw of Costa Rica — Threats, Triumphs, and a Path Forward
We laid beneath the beach almond tree ( Terminalia catappa ), waves of gratitude washing over us as its dense green canopy shielded us from the powerful Costa Rican sun. The sound of waves crashing against sand and coral rubble rhythmically grounded us, a sound shaped by countless years of movement and force. As we settled into this moment of peace, a rustling above drew our attention. We looked up and found we were not alone. Scarlet Macaw ( Ara macao / Guacamayo rojo) feed
Morgan Dansby
Feb 235 min read


Learning from the Ocean: What Diving Has Taught Me About Awareness
Morning light over the Gulf of Mexico, where curiosity begins Where It Started I grew up on a peninsula, surrounded by water with Tampa Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west, all within the larger peninsula of Florida. Water was always close. From an early age, I felt drawn to the ocean, carrying a quiet curiosity about the underwater world and a knowing that what existed below the surface was slower, quieter, and deeply different from life above it. I didn’t kno
Morgan Dansby
Jan 242 min read


How I Explore the Earth (and Why Slowing Down is Important)
After a month at sea, mornings like this teach patience. Global Earth Love grew from a simple realization: the Earth isn’t meant to be rushed through. My first time working offshore in 2022 — learning to move on the ocean’s time Some of my earliest lessons came from spending long days on and in the water — first at sea, and now guiding, diving, and teaching others how to move through these spaces with care. Whether I’m exploring on my own, leading a kayak tour, diving below t
Morgan Dansby
Jan 172 min read


My Journey to Global Earth Love
Finding my way back to the ocean, again and again. If you're new here, welcome. This story begins with Global Earth Love. My name is Morgan (or Mo), and I’m an adventure and ocean-loving soul with a deep love for the Earth and all who call it home. I’ve always felt most alive near the ocean—whether traveling along coastlines, diving beneath the surface, walking forest trails, or simply sitting still and listening to the natural world around me. I love to explore new places, c
Morgan Dansby
Jan 43 min read


Welcome to Global Earth Love: A Space for Connection
Walking toward curiosity, connection, and care for the Earth. There are moments when you feel called to begin again — not louder, not faster, but more honestly. Global Earth Love was born from that place. This space exists as an offering: a place to reconnect with the Earth, to remember our relationship with the land and sea, and to share stories that invite care, curiosity, and belonging. My name is Morgan, and Global Earth Love is rooted in my lifelong love for the natural
Morgan Dansby
Jan 13 min read

Stay Connected with Global Earth Love
A weekly note from the field — sharing Earth stories, ocean insights, quiet reflections, and ways to stay connected to the planet we call home.
bottom of page