READ: When you picture the ocean, you might imagine peaceful blue waters and an underwater world full of calm and quiet. 🌊 But beneath the surface, the ocean is a full-blown symphony of calls, clicks, and crashing currents! https://oceana.ly/4v2EP3d

Alaska’s waters are teeming with life. But the U.S. government is pushing to allow ocean mining off the state’s coast, putting its wildlife, vital habitats, and people who rely on these waters at risk. Say NO to this reckless and unnecessary proposal: https://oceana.ly/47JV8ro

The “Galápagos of West Africa” is being pillaged by industrial fishing vessels that illegally catch tonnes of fish to convert into fishmeal & fish oil. These products "can enter the EU without documentation on their species or origin", says Oceana in Europe's Vera Coelho. https://bit.ly/3PDDYFH

Today marks 37 years since the Exxon Valdez oil spill. 11 million gallons of oil spilled into the ocean, impacting local livelihoods and killing countless animals. This serves as a reminder of how devastating oil spills can be – and why we should avoid them at all costs.

Today's the first day of #BBNJPrepCom 3 - the last PrepCom before the first Conference of the Parties for the #HighSeasTreaty. A weak outcome now risks delays later, and the ocean can’t afford delay. Let’s get the foundations right: equity, transparency, urgency, ambition!

From Chile to Norway, we're diving into kelp! Oceana's expeditions have taken us to kelp forests around the world to learn more about these ecosystems & their biodiversity. Because the more we know, the better we can protect these exceptional areas. #InternationalDayOfForests 🌿

Tide pools may be small, but they’re full of life. From sea stars to anemones, these animals survive intense sun, crashing waves, and constant change between tides. Explore more marine life: https://oceana.ly/3NxQC8x

Bull sharks might have surprising social lives! 🦈 New research shows they form social bonds, choosing specific individuals, and swimming together in coordinated ways. Learn more: wapo.st/4lI6jqu

#DIDYOUKNOW: Coca-Cola’s plastic use is projected to exceed 9.1 billion pounds per year by 2030. Single-use plastic bottles continue to pile up in our oceans despite a readily available solution: reusable and refillable systems. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/4cqbrwU

Oceana is excited to announce that Sonia Kwami will lead our new office in Ghana! With 22+ years of experience, Sonia will guide our campaigns alongside fish-reliant communities to rebuild fisheries, boost food and nutrition security, & safeguard coastal livelihoods. https://oceana.ly/4brLmeB

Have you seen reports of stinky seaweed moving towards beaches in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Florida? Well, this seaweed has a name: sargassum. Here’s what’s behind the growing surge 👉 https://oceana.ly/4uwYB6y

Alaskan waters are one of the least-explored areas in the U.S. But where researchers have gone, they’ve found unique ecosystems like this fragile deep-sea octopus nursery. Defend the deep by telling the U.S. government NO to ocean mining off Alaska: https://oceana.ly/47JV8ro

READ: Sharks may be some of the ocean’s most famous residents, but many of the common “facts” about sharks are actually just urban legends! Check out seven of the most common misconceptions about these famous fish: https://oceana.ly/4umSmSJ 🦈

Each winter, researchers from Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute take to the skies as North Atlantic right whales travel down the U.S. East Coast. These surveys provide critical insight into the calving season of these rare and resilient whales. Read more: https://oceana.ly/3NqlVCh

⛵ Expeditions play a pivotal role in Oceana’s campaigns to safeguard our oceans. But have you ever wonder what it's really like to be on an Oceana expedition? Dive in and take a look behind the scenes: https://oceana.ly/4lbpwAL

Pollutants from oil can have a devastating effect on marine life. New research led by @oceanauk.bsky.social is uncovering the harm the oil & gas industry is doing to ocean wildlife. Learn more about our work 👉 oceana.ly/4rZfKUs

If plastic were a country, it would be the 4th-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. But if we shift to reusable systems, we could eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic packaging and improve the health of our blue planet. 🌎 Learn more: https://oceana.ly/4cqbrwU

Polar bears are a keystone species, essential to keeping the Arctic ecosystem in balance. But they’re facing a new threat as some members in Congress aim to weaken their protections. These irreplaceable animals don’t have a voice. Use yours: https://oceana.ly/4aF5dbf #InternationalPolarBearDay

The Endangered Species Act is under attack — again. A new bill in the U.S. Congress would significantly weaken safeguards for these species & put profits over protections when making decisions about saving wildlife from extinction. Speak up 👉 https://oceana.ly/4aF5dbf

A mother-daughter team just discovered the largest coral colony ever recorded! 🌊 Located on the Great Barrier Reef, it’s about the length of a soccer field. Discoveries like this remind us why protecting ocean habitats and biodiversity is urgent. https://cnn.it/4ufZVuD

The Cape Town Agreement is officially fully ratified! 🌊⚓🛟 This global treaty will bring the first mandatory safety standards for large fishing vessels — protecting fishers’ lives and strengthening the fight against IUU fishing. More at: fisheriestransparency.net/full-ratific...

Sharks might be some of the ocean’s most iconic animals — but how much of what you think you know is actually true? 🦈 Dive into the facts and bust some of the biggest myths about sharks 👉 https://oceana.ly/3OxSD4U

STUNNING: An image of a humpback whale mother and calf is making headlines after winning top prize at the 2026 World Nature Photography Awards. The image beautifully captures the close bond between humpback whale mothers and their young. https://bit.ly/4s1uphU 💙 #HumpbackWhaleAwarenessMonth

READ: Global warming is not just changing the air temperature; it’s reorganizing coastal ecosystems. Around the world, fishers, from Amazonian coastlines to Arctic outposts, are witnessing the ocean change beneath them. What does this mean for the future? https://oceana.ly/4kTohWA

🌊🐋 Species spotlight: Humpback whales! The humpback whale, named for the distinctive hump on its back, is one of the ocean's most famous residents. Learn more about their incredible lives & how we can protect them 👉 https://oceana.ly/4tvktyy #HumpbackWhaleAwarenessMonth

Salmon aquaculture isn't feeding the world — it's depleting it. “As a former veterinarian for a salmon farming company in Chile, I’ve seen firsthand the effects and damage the carnivorous aquaculture industry can cause.” -Oceana's Liesbeth van der Meer, DVM. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

Marc Lefort has been fishing lobster and snow crab for 36 years. Over the past few years, he’s also been testing whalesafe gear technologies to help reduce the risk to endangered right whales. Learn more: https://oceana.ca/en/2026/02/12/fishers-adapting-protect-endangered-right-whales #WorldWhaleDay

Baby boom continues for critically endangered whales! 🐋 Another North Atlantic right whale mom, “Ghost,” & calf pair has been spotted — bringing this season’s total to 22 calves. Congrats Ghost! 💙 Meet all the mom & calf pairs: https://oceana.ly/4blsTlM

#BREAKING: Another young North Atlantic right whale has been found dead. A 3-year-old female, identified as the 2023 calf of “Porcia”, was found washed ashore on the Virginia coast. With around 380 remaining, we must do more to protect this species: https://oceana.ly/4aAKKDa

Today, on #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, we celebrate the women who lead, mentor, and inspire. 🔬💁‍♀️ Hear from Skipper volunteer D'amy and celebrate the women who lead, discover, and mentor across science and the seas. ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3mi2Mv8vks

GOOD NEWS: Canada has released a new Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy, establishing a national framework to reduce deadly entanglements with whales while supporting sustainable fisheries. Learn more: oceana.ca/en/press-rel...

🌊 The deep sea is full of surprises! An expedition by @SchmidtOcean uncovered a massive cold-water coral reef, a rare phantom jellyfish as long as a school bus, and 28 suspected new species. These findings highlight just how rich — and largely unexplored — the ocean remains.

Over a third of the world’s fish populations are depleted. But the impacts of overfishing aren’t spread evenly. Read some of the stories about the challenges faced by people who rely on the sea — and learn how we can change things for the better. https://oceana.ly/4qgFPNu

Scientists found a jellyfish that can grow as big as a school bus off Argentina's coast! On a deep-sea expedition led by @SchmidtOcean, researchers saw a rare phantom jellyfish, which has arms that can be over 30 feet long. See more of their findings: https://bit.ly/46o1snR

Big Oil is wrecking our seas & marine life is paying the price 🐬 We're working with scientists to lift the lid on the oil & gas industry’s dirty secrets, using marine strandings to expose the truth. The data will speak for the animals that can’t. 🚫 End new oil & gas: https://bit.ly/490ZLPq

🌿 Meet Allison Ifield — also known as “Mangrove Mama!” As a tour guide in Belize, she witnessed firsthand the decline of mangrove forests and decided to take action. Dive into her story 👉 https://oceana.ly/4qPO7wJ #WorldWetlandsDay

READ: Saving the oceans can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task, but if we all pitch in, we can make a big difference. While there are countless ways you can make a difference, here are our top 10 ways you can help save the oceans 👉 https://oceana.ly/4c0yD4p

A major win for our oceans. The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld Canada’s decision to list plastic manufactured items as toxic, clearing the way for science-based action on plastic pollution. Learn more: oceana.ca/en/press-rel...

🪸 Environmental DNA is giving us a new set of eyes beneath the waves, allowing scientists to detect rare and elusive species. How does it work, and what can it teach us about our oceans? https://oceana.ly/4blLpKJ 📸: Photo captured during Oceana x Blancpain Expedition to Channel Islands

New research shows some whale species shifting diets as climate change reshapes ocean ecosystems. “ocean life from large whales all the way down to small forage fish are responding to those changes in real time.” — Hanna Vatcher, campaigner @oceanacanada.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/science...

GOOD NEWS: Right whale births have exceeded 20 for the first time in 15 years! That brings the 2025–2026 calving season total to 21 calves.

BIG NEWS: North Atlantic right whales have now welcomed 21 total calves this season—shattering a 15‑year record! Scientists consider 20 births to be the benchmark of a productive calving season—a win for these animals. See all the mom & calf pairs: https://oceana.ly/4blsTlM

Along Peru’s southern coast, lies one of the country’s most iconic natural treasures: Paracas National Reserve. But to try and protect this area, Oceana had to campaign in the face of online attack. Read more about the depths of disinformation 👉 https://oceana.ly/3Zrpcn4

ENTANGLEMENT: This week, a year-old, critically endangered whale was found in Cape Cod Bay with fishing gear wrapped around its tail. Over a two-day effort, responders managed to remove some of the rope before it sped off with some gear remaining, putting its health at risk. https://bit.ly/4abXMru

The High Seas Treaty has entered into force, marking a historic moment for the ocean. But a treaty on paper won’t save the ocean – what matters now is turning these words into action. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ltt6ZA

We must protect U.S. coasts from the Trump administration’s proposed expansion of offshore drilling, but we have just days to act! Speak up now for America’s beaches and coastlines: https://oceana.ly/49T9t71

WHALE OF AN ALERT: A massive group of North Atlantic right whales was just spotted off Cape Cod! 🐋 An incredible 33 whales were seen feeding together at the surface — a rare and extraordinary sight for one of the world’s most endangered whale species. https://bit.ly/49FBjBK

Manatees are also known as sea cows – for good reason! These slow-moving herbivores eat mostly seagrass and can chow down over 220 pounds of food a day. 🐄🌿 But although these gentle giants have no natural predators, they face several serious threats caused by humans. Read: https://oceana.ly/3Nl00vS

Heartbreaking news: A young humpback whale has washed ashore in Delaware after a likely ship strike. This is the second whale killed on the East Coast just this year. Each loss underscores the urgent need for stronger protections. https://cbsn.ws/4qVk8mV

READ: Some ocean animals have incredible adaptions to surviving icy, frigid conditions. Discover the remarkable ways they’re equipped to thrive in extreme cold 👉 https://oceana.ly/4qInYPY