#BREAKING: According to new reporting by Coca-Cola, the company's plastic use has surged by over a BILLION pounds in just five years. We need urgent, bold action to tackle this crisis, including a major shift to reusable packaging. https://oceana.ly/47HdVTn

Big Oil is pushing through 22 new oil fields in but we've exposed the true ocean impact of each one 🌊⚠️ Big Oil is playing games with our seas & "allowing any of these fields to proceed makes losers of us all" ❌ @oceanographicmag.bsky.social 🔽 oceanographicmagazine.com/news/marine-...

500 govt meetings with oil lobbyists last year ✓ 22 new oil fields pending ✓ 8 fields in or next to marine PROTECTED areas ✓ Our govt considering the true ocean impact ❌ Game over. The #OilFieldFiles are public. 📧 Email your MP to stop this → act.oceana.org/page/171529/...

WILD: Just in time for Halloween, scientists have discovered 30 new species in the Southern Ocean — including a carnivorous “death-ball” sponge that traps prey with tiny hooks. An incredible reminder of how much more there is to learn about the deep sea. https://bit.ly/49bF17R

The underwater world features a full-blown symphony of sounds – especially from whales! 🐋 🎶 Made up of clicks, whistles, pulsed calls, and songs — these sounds are essential to whales for navigation, hunting, communication, and courtship. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/48MZKhY

A 2023 marine heat wave left two species of coral in the Florida Coral Reef “functionally extinct." But some corals survived, and scientists are working on innovative ways to help reefs recover. There is still hope if we act now. Read: https://cbsn.ws/4qxilVu

🐬💙 The latest fashion? Sea sponge "wigs!" Male humpback dolphins off Western Australia have been spotted wearing sea sponges on their heads—possibly to impress females. Just another example of how creative ocean life can be! http://bit.ly/47Hd1ri

As Halloween approaches, spooky creatures probably come to mind. 👻 🧛 But some of the most eerie animals live deep beneath the waves! Check out five ocean animals that are always ready for spooky season 👉 https://oceana.ly/4nfrDCI

👻 Ghost gear haunts our oceans — and it can deal some seriously spooky damage to ocean ecosystems and marine life. Read: https://oceana.ly/47ktQHd

Our coastal communities depend on healthy oceans for economic security and their cherished way of life. If this is the plan, the Trump administration must go back to the drawing board. Read more: https://politi.co/4o378dH

🚨 #BREAKING: A leaked plan indicates that the Trump administration is looking to expand offshore drilling on the U.S. East and West coasts – risking vital marine habitats and threatening coastal communities across the country. http://bit.ly/4oAnnyR

#BREAKING: New estimates reveal that the North Atlantic Right Whale population has increased – proving their resilience. With just 384 remaining, we can’t let Congress threaten one of the only laws protecting them. Speak up: oceana.ly/4nYyxNP

U.S. Congress wants to gut the law that protects all the marine mammals we adore – such as sea otters, walruses, polar bears, and more. Why limit protections for the animals we love? Get the scoop: http://bit.ly/4n3MHMo

READ: Globally, temperatures have reached a level where most warm water reefs can no longer stand the heat – this thermal tipping point will change coral reef ecosystems as we know them. https://bit.ly/43hR5QP

October may be spooky, but your seafood shouldn’t be! 🎣👻 Too often, consumers are frequently served a completely different species than the one they paid for — a trick instead of a treat. Read more about seafood fraud: https://oceana.ly/4qa248L

Great news for ocean wildlife! 🦈🪸🦑🐟 California just passed a new law protecting 100+ ocean species by phasing out deadly set gillnets. This means safer waters for marine life while respecting today’s local fishers. https://oceana.ly/3IXPlpd 💙

Green turtles are making a comeback! 🐢🌊 After decades of global conservation work, these once-endangered sea turtles are showing encouraging signs of recovery. While they still face threats, this is proof that protection works! https://bbc.in/4q9uIqH

Following a 2022 voyage off Western Australia, scientists have uncovered two eerie new species: the glowing West Australian lanternshark and a ghostly porcelain crab. Even the deep sea is celebrating #SpookySeason! 👻 Read: https://bit.ly/4qbd5a2 @earthdotcom.bsky.social#SpookySeason

#BREAKING: We’re proud to announce that Vera Coelho has been appointed Executive Director and Vice President of Oceana in Europe. Vera, who joined Oceana in 2020, will lead our campaigns to protect and restore European waters for future generations. https://oceana.ly/48rScB9

Spain has designated FIVE new marine protected areas! After years of advocacy, Oceana celebrates this win for marine life and coastal communities—and now pushes to ensure these areas are properly managed and free from destructive activities like trawling. 🌎

🪸 Florida’s coral reefs are in crisis after massive bleaching — but scientists are attempting to fight back using coral sourced from other countries to see if they can replant and restore what’s been lost. 🐠🌍 Read more 👉 https://n.pr/48kNhlu @npr.org

🚨 BREAKING: Half the UK’s top 10 fish stocks are being overexploited 🐟 We’ve done one of the most comprehensive health checks of UK seas & the data is undeniable ⚠️ #Overfishing is emptying our seas, & it’s a political choice 📩 Tell PM Keir Starmer to act: act.oceana.org/page/178303/...

🌊 Big win for oceans! Brazil has adopted its first national decree to fight plastic pollution — with @OceanaBrasil helping draft stronger measures to regulate production & reduce single-use plastics. Learn more about our progress toward cleaner seas: oceana.org/plastics

A rare deep-sea showdown caught on camera 🐋🦑 Scientists believe this may be the first-ever video of a sperm whale surfacing with a giant squid in its mouth — a glimpse into life in the ocean’s depths. Watch 👉 https://bit.ly/4gZBWcz

READ: The EU’s ban on discards was meant to end one of the most wasteful practices in fishing: throwing unwanted catch back into the sea. Yet, years after it was introduced under the Common Fisheries Policy, countries are failing to enforce it. https://oceana.ly/470f0FJ

#FUNFACT: Humans have only seen just 0.001% of the deep sea – meaning it is almost entirely unexplored. But deep-sea mining could cause irreversible harm to this mysterious, fragile world. Learn what’s at stake 👉 https://oceana.ly/487nQUi

Say SEAS – it’s #WorldSmileDay!! 😁 What gives these fish their grinning look? It's because of what they eat! Their unusual teeth or beaks are perfect for cracking open hard shells or chomping coral. Learn more facts that will make you smile: https://oceana.ly/3KreTLR

A new report from the EAT-Lancet Commission highlights the importance of seafood to help feed the global population a healthy diet within planetary boundaries – but this needs to be done sustainably. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/48evP1R @thelancet.com

In the Philippines, fish is a lifeline. Yet artisanal fishers face enormous challenges: climate change, depleted fish stocks, illegal fishing, and post-harvest losses. On this #IDAFLW, learn more about Oceana’s campaign to reduce fish loss and boost livelihoods 👉 https://oceana.ly/3Kp5qVf #IDAFLW

Let’s give a hand to our national public lands!! 👏 To celebrate #NationalPublicLandsDay, we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite U.S. national parks that boast unique views & ecosystems. Read more about our picks & how you can help protect them 👉 https://oceana.ly/4gFcZTG

Once again, science shows that protection works!🌊✨ In 2016, after years of persistent advocacy from Oceana, Spain banned bottom trawling in the vibrant Menorca channel. Today, nine years later, science confirms that these protections are working! 👉 https://oceana.ly/3W4vK9A

The winners of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 have just been announced! 📣 ✨ From swimming with a family of sperm whales to being face to face with a batfish – these artists capture magic moments – connecting us all to the world beneath the waves. http://bit.ly/46SMh6H

🌊 In Mexico’s Yucatán, vibrant reefs teem with life — from sea turtles to corals! 🦈🪸✨ After an expedition with Blancpain, Oceana fought to protect these underwater treasures — and won. 💙 Read more about this impactful expedition: http://bit.ly/4nfYRTi

Raise your hand if you want the expansion of offshore drilling to stop! ✋🦦 Off the coast where sea otters play, eat, rest, & raise their young, there are active oil rigs – posing threats to the future of these animals. Help us save sea otters: http://oceana.ly/47Mo7vJ

A new study reveals that although they are often overlooked, dried fish are critical to helping feed millions of people across Africa. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nItEIj @lancasteruni.bsky.social

⚠️ Meat from vulnerable shark species – like the great hammerhead – is being sold in U.S. stores under ambiguous or incorrect labels. Until we improve traceability, it can be hard to know what’s ending up on consumers’ plates. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/4nCmXro

Sea Otter Awareness Week starts today! 🦦🌿 This charismatic animal is more than just a cute face – it also plays a critical role in keeping kelp forests healthy along the Pacific Coast. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/4gEPOcb

🎉BREAKING: The High Seas Treaty has reached 60 ratifications — enough to enter into force! This landmark agreement creates a pathway to help protect the high seas — waters beyond any one country’s authority that cover nearly half our planet. https://oceana.ly/3VqpI2Y

For over 20 years, Oceana has won victories that rebuild abundant oceans. Now we’ll be launching operations in Ghana, where we will campaign alongside coastal communities to rebuild fish populations and strengthen livelihoods. Read more 👉 https://oceana.ly/46EXXdc

Some of your favorite ocean animals are in danger. 🚨 U.S. Congress is considering gutting the Marine Mammal Protection Act – the law that keeps whales, seals, sea otters & more safe from harm. Speak up for the voiceless. Tell Congress: we need the MMPA: https://oceana.ly/3VCsNx3

#FUNFACT: Giant manta rays can reach wingspans of more than 25 feet, but they survive mostly on tiny plankton! 🌊 This #WorldMantaDay, explore Oceana’s Species Spotlight on these gentle giants and why they need our protection ➡️ https://oceana.ly/47H7B01

BREAKING: The @wto.org's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force today—a long-awaited step towards curbing the billions in public funds that fuel overfishing. This marks a milestone, but more action is needed to safeguard fish & communities that depend on them. https://oceana.ly/46qQ0qZ

🌿 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 & get inspired! https://oceana.ly/4geuVEu

For over 50 years, the Marine Mammal Protection Act has saved whales, sea otters, seals, and countless other animals. But now it's in danger – and so are the animals that rely on it. ⚠️ Read more about the MMPA: https://oceana.ly/3HXKwvD

Oceana’s 2025 New York Gala was a night to remember! We honored award-winning actor Laura Dern and Bloomberg Philanthropies' Patti Harris for their dedication to protecting our oceans—and celebrated the supporters and advocates making waves for a thriving blue planet. https://oceana.ly/4mdFLMz 🌊💙

READ: Our 2025 Fall Magazine is here! 📖🍂 Discover recent victories in the fight against plastic pollution, dive into the urgent issue of deep-sea mining, and explore the impact of 20 years of Oceana Ranger expeditions at sea. https://oceana.ly/4m5U59G

🪸 “Protecting the Panaon Seascape is a global achievement in conserving a unique and vital ecosystem, while also securing the well-being of present and future generations.” Our vice president in the Philippines on the Panaon Island Protected Seascape 👇 https://bit.ly/42glWwJ

🪸"The UK is finally waking up to fact that it is no longer politically, publicly or scientifically acceptable to allow [bottom trawling] in the sites we are trying to protect for nature." Our Policy Director Alec digs into the new Scottish MPA measures in our blog 👇 uk.oceana.org/blog/what-sc...

It’s #NationalWildlifeDay! 🐙 🦈 🐟 So today, let’s celebrate our blue world and all the wild wonders within it. What’s a moving moment you’ve had with ocean wildlife?

“The fact that the test site remains barren compared to surrounding areas is hard physical evidence of how long-lasting deep-sea mining damage might be, and we still know so little about how these ecosystems respond,” -Oceana's Jillian Acker