Most seafood Americans eat comes from abroad — exposing consumers to a higher level of “forever chemicals,” according to a new study. If the seafood supply chain was fully traceable, “we would all have a safer meal,” says Oceana's Dr. Kim Warner. https://wapo.st/4s5iSip

🌊 Our 2025 Winter Magazine is here! 📖❄️ Inside, you’ll find inspiring stories of Oceana’s recent victories protecting key ocean habitat, a deep dive into how climate change is transforming fishing, and more! Read the full magazine online today: https://oceana.ly/4oYOpzA

Located in one of the most biodiverse marine regions on Earth, the Philippines’ new Marine Protected Area at Panaon Island is "an inspiring example, showing that bold action is possible." 🪸 Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4aU2U4o @mongabay.com

Nearly two years after tragically losing her first calf to entanglement in fishing gear, North Atlantic right whale “Squilla” has welcomed a newborn. With around 380 of these whales remaining, every new calf is a miraculous testament to their resilience. https://oceana.ly/4qh1uWm

🦈 Sharks don’t just rule the ocean with speed and strength—they also come equipped with an incredible hidden ability: an electrifying sixth sense. Learn more about this shark superpower: https://oceana.ly/4aECdR5

Critically endangered whale mother “Bocce”, 18, welcomes her 3rd documented calf. Fun fact: In 2016, Bocce famously raised and fed another mother’s calf after being thought to have lost her own shortly after birth. Why the swap happened is unclear. https://oceana.ly/4qh1uWm

🚨 Endangered animals could soon lose protections they desperately need. Right now, the Trump administration is proposing rules to gut the Endangered Species Act – prioritizing profit over wildlife. Sign your name to save these animals 👉 https://oceana.ly/4iYAo3v

🎄 Dive into the holiday SEAson with us! Discover five ocean creatures that bring festive flair to the underwater world. 🌊✨ https://oceana.ly/festive

Killer whales and dolphins… a dynamic duo? 👀 New research has found that Pacific white-sided dolphins & northern resident killer whales are working together to hunt salmon in British Columbia — the first time this behavior has ever been documented between the two species. https://bit.ly/4oWkdFx

READ: Plastic is everywhere — and the pollution crisis will keep growing if we don’t act. But we CAN change course: a new report shows that investing in reuse and return systems could cut plastic pollution by two-thirds by 2040. https://bit.ly/4aSP4z8

Today marks the first offshore drilling lease sale from this year’s budget bill. With how dirty & devastating oil spills are for marine life and our precious coasts – even one new lease is too many. Stand up to the expansion of offshore drilling 👉 https://oceana.ly/3MTcMBm

🚨#BREAKING: A deep-sea mining test wiped out over a THIRD of seabed animals in the machine’s tracks. If tests alone cause this much damage, full-scale mining could be disastrous. The deep sea must be protected, not exploited. https://bit.ly/3KEo7EI

#GOODNEWS: Double the calves, double the hope for North Atlantic right whales! “Millipede” welcomed her 3rd documented calf & “Callosity Back” welcomed her 1st, marking the 2nd and 3rd calves of the season. Follow along this season with our new calving tracker 👉 https://oceana.ly/4a8YUgh

#FUNFACT: These juvenile fish look nothing like they will as adults! 🤯 Whether its to help them camouflage with their surroundings or keep predators away, each of these juveniles are uniquely adapted to help them survive their first stage of life.

📢 JUST IN: Republicans & Democrats are banding together to protect Florida from more offshore drilling. Floridians know the devastating impact of oil spills, and now, representatives on both sides of the aisle are standing up in opposition 👉 https://bit.ly/3Mc4ch5

#GOODNEWS: 70 threatened species of sharks & rays just gained new protections in hopes of giving their populations a chance at recovery.🦈 This unprecedented move calls for a full international commercial trade ban for manta rays, oceanic whitetips, whale sharks, and more. https://bit.ly/4iEwoFm

📢 Our voices are making an actual difference for our oceans. When the public has shown opposition to proposed expansion to offshore drilling, the Trump administration has shrunk its plan. Let’s keep pushing to protect our precious coasts 👉 https://oceana.ly/49T9t71

READ: Studying Antarctic penguins can reveal hidden secrets about the health of their ecosystem and how it's responding to the effects of climate change, fishing, & tourism. https://oceana.ly/3KgtOsv #AntarcticaDay

🎉 INCREDIBLE SIGHTING Scientists have captured the first-ever confirmed live photos of the elusive Ginkgo-toothed beaked whale! This rare moment gives researchers an exciting new opportunity to learn more about these mysterious deep-sea animals. 🌊🐋 people.com/researchers-...

For 20 years now, the Oceana Ranger has helped our scientist explore the sea and deepen our understanding of ocean life! Read more about how our travels have influenced how we understand the oceans — and why we must fight to protect them 👉 https://oceana.ly/4prvazD

Small-sale fishers are a cornerstone of coastal communities — casting nets not for large profits, but for meals, livelihoods, and survival. See five ways they’re shaping a healthier, more sustainable future: https://oceana.ly/4pmxdVg #WorldFisheriesDay

#BREAKING: The Trump admin just released its plan to expand offshore drilling on the West, Gulf & Alaskan coasts of the U.S. This move threatens beloved beaches, precious marine life & countless coastal communities across the country – despite bipartisan public opposition. https://oceana.ly/4pn13t1

It might be hard to imagine, but manatees are believed to have inspired sailors’ tales of mermaids and sirens! 🧜 These sea cows are far from mythical, but just as captivating. Read more: https://oceana.ly/4i6pYhU #ManateeAwarenessMonth

Tragically, a humpback whale was humanely euthanized in Oregon after being found stranded and entangled on the coast. "The whale’s death is a painful reminder of a preventable problem: entanglement in fishing gear," says Oceana's Ben Enticknap. https://bit.ly/3Kb8lkv

We’re protecting all of this together. 💙 With your help, Oceana has already achieved hundreds of concrete policy victories for marine life and habitats. By joining Oceana, you’re making a real difference for our oceans — and our shared future 👉 https://oceana.ly/49YQbwT

READ: Scientists could use NASA satellites to help predict feeding paths of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.🛰️🐋 This game-changing approach could help prevent deadly entanglements & boat strikes. https://oceana.ly/43Kw9lQ

Did you know plastic is made from fossil fuels? From production to disposal, single-use plastics fuel the climate crisis at every stage of their life cycle. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/49C4dV0 #COP30

READ: The Trump administration is reportedly planning to open California & other US coasts to more offshore drilling. In many of these areas, oil drilling development has never occurred – but that soon could change if we don’t speak up in opposition. https://bit.ly/47FKpyS

The Great Barrier Reef is spawning. 🪸 ✨ A phenomenon Sir David Attenborough once described as “one of the greatest of all natural spectacles,” the annual event is a dazzling display presenting hope for bigger, stronger coral reefs. 💙 Here's what spawning looks like👇

In the early 1990s, only about 1,300 manatees remained in Florida’s waters. Today, their population has grown to more than six times that – all thanks to laws like the Endangered Species Act and people taking action to protect them. 💙 Learn more: https://oceana.ly/440kWh7

Ocean-based action is an essential part of the climate solution — but it's often overlooked. As #COP30 begins this week, leaders have a historic opportunity to include ocean-based solutions in global climate strategies. Will they? https://oceana.ly/4nCvzOc

READ: Off a small Danish island lies an underwater world of large mountains and deep river valleys, like an underwater version of the Grand Canyon. 🌊 Dive into this incredible place – and meet some species you likely haven't heard of before 👉 https://oceana.ly/4nITifN

#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