Mantis Shrimp: The Ocean Predator You Need to Meet

Published by Ocean Conservancy The mantis shrimp is no ordinary shrimp. Between their sharp eyes, wild colors and killer claws, mantis shrimp are some of the most impressive predators in the ocean. These colorful crustaceans may be small, but they pack a mighty punch that is unlike anything else in the sea. First things first: mantis […]

Sea Shepherd Removes over 1000 Pieces of Illegal Fishing Gear from Vaquita Habitat

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Landmark achievement reached before the end of the decade, as the fight to save the vaquita continues San Felipe, Mexico – December 31, 2019 – Operation Milagro, Sea Shepherd’s campaign to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, reached a significant milestone this month. Over the past six seasons of the […]

Sea Shepherd Removes over 1000 Pieces of Illegal Fishing Gear from Vaquita Habitat

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Landmark achievement reached before the end of the decade, as the fight to save the vaquita continues San Felipe, Mexico – December 31, 2019 – Operation Milagro, Sea Shepherd’s campaign to save the critically endangered vaquita porpoise, reached a significant milestone this month. Over the past six seasons of the […]

4 Things to Know About Blue Whales

Published by Ocean Conservancy There’s a reason why people are infatuated by whales. These massive marine mammals are deep divers, graceful swimmers and majestic jumpers—what’s not to love? Although all whales deserve to be celebrated, there is one that stands out among the rest (with its size, anyway). Today, we’re diving into what makes the blue […]

Preparing for Surprises

Published by Ocean Conservancy New shipping lanes open as summer sea ice decreases. Wildfires spread as tundra thaws and forests dry out. Marine debris clumps on rocky shores. Global change is visibly changing Arctic ocean and coastal environments. And at the same time, invisible changes are accumulating. Ten years ago, parts of the cold, wind-tossed Arctic […]

Meet the Lumpsucker

Published by Ocean Conservancy What would you get if you combined a ping pong ball, a suction cup and a fish? A lumpsucker. Lumpsuckers are a group of small, spherical fish that live in the chilly waters of the Arctic, North Pacific and North Atlantic. They’re part of the Cyclopteridae family, which gets its name from […]

Top 10 Ocean Songs of the Decade

Published by Ocean Conservancy ‘Tis the season! While there are many reasons to celebrate this time of year, I especially look forward to Spotify Wrapped—an annual snapshot of our music listening habits and a reflection of the tunes that kept us going throughout the year. As we look back on a decade’s worth of our obsessive […]

Happy Holidays from Ocean Conservancy

Published by Ocean Conservancy The holiday season is a time for reflection, gratitude and hope. We are proud and humbled by the victories we’ve accomplished for our ocean this year—and we couldn’t have done it without you. Together, we are a strong global community of advocates who can accomplish great things for our ocean. Thanks to […]

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