Is This Manta Ray Really Pink?

Published by Ocean Conservancy While freediving in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia’s Lady Elliot Island, photographer Kristian Laine spotted something that at first took him aback. Was his camera malfunctioning? Somehow, some way, the belly of the manta ray he was seeing through the lens appeared to be a […]

From Our Ocean to the Everglades

Published by Ocean Conservancy For Floridians, water is in our DNA. We’re surrounded on three sides by the Gulf, the Florida Straits and the Atlantic Ocean; lakes and rivers and springs and swamps and glades riddle the state with freshwater. The interconnectedness of our freshwater and marine ecosystems is a keystone of the Floridian environment, and […]

How to Woo a Mate, According to Ocean Animals

Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s that time of year again. For many, Valentine’s Day is a chance to show their significant other affection with overpriced chocolate, romantic dinners and cards with cheesy love-related puns. Here on land, cards and flowers are a widely-accepted way to show someone you care. But what about in the ocean? How […]

Are We Underestimating the Impacts of Microfibers?

Published by Ocean Conservancy Despite their size, microplastics are a big deal. We know that these tiny pieces of plastic (less than 5mm in size) are pretty much everywhere—from Arctic ice to the bottom of the ocean and even inside some of the sea’s smallest organisms. What’s less clear is what this all means. What kinds […]

Congress’ Ambitious New Plan to Fight Ocean Plastic Pollution

Published by Ocean Conservancy The new year has brought with it a whirlwind of activity in Congress affecting our ocean. Less than a month ago we applauded the unanimous passage in the Senate of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, which specifically targeted ocean plastic pollution. Today, Senator Udall and Representative Lowenthal have introduced another piece […]

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