🚨 There are 1,685 active or unplugged oil wells awaiting decommissioning inside UK protected areas, our new research shows These are places that should be protecting wildlife... NOT sheltering rotting oil & gas infrastructure Act now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st... #EndNewOilAndGas

READ: Oceana Board Member Dr. @christinahicks.bsky.social discusses why healthy oceans are so essential for food security in Africa. "Small-scale fishers and coastal communities have a right to know what is going on in the waters they traditionally fish." https://bit.ly/4xw9Opz

Thanks to the popularity of Remarkably Bright Creatures, giant Pacific octopuses are having a moment—and they deserve it. 🐙 From their amazing minds to spectacular color-changing shows, these ocean animals are full of surprises. Dive in: https://oceana.ly/4fIzs3U

🎉 At the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya today, 16 nations signed a declaration to advance fisheries transparency and combat illegal fishing! We're excited to work with these countries and our partners to drive meaningful reforms that benefit oceans & coastal communities. https://bit.ly/4ozGjiw

Protecting the ocean should be done in partnership with those who know it best. 🌊 Around the world, local fishers and coastal communities are leading efforts to restore ocean health, rebuild fish populations, and strengthen biodiversity. More: https://oceana.ly/4olUHuo

West Africa has become a "poacher's paradise" for illegal fishing, leaving coastal communities with fewer fish and fewer opportunities. West Africa's oceans should sustain the people who depend on them — not those exploiting them. More from Sonia Kwami: https://bit.ly/4e90jVD

The promise of “simpler rules” is politically attractive. The consequences may be far less so. Reopening the #CommonFisheriesPolicy could unravel years of progress towards sustainable fisheries, creating new risks. Thanks, @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social#CommonFisheriesPolicy for helping bring clarity.

Healthy oceans, healthy communities. Millions across Africa & beyond depend on abundant seas. This week, our team is in Kenya for the Our Ocean Conference, calling on governments & world leaders to tackle some of the biggest threats facing our oceans — for the sake of all who depend on them.

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. And years later, science confirms that these protections are working! 👉 https://oceana.ly/3W4vK9A

#BREAKING: President Trump signed a proclamation to allow commercial fishing in three marine national monuments in the Pacific Ocean, home to wildlife found nowhere else on the planet. This puts some of our most irreplaceable ocean ecosystems at risk for short-term gain.

READ: Ahead of the upcoming Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, Oceana's @HugoSAS and @soniakwami reflect on the urgent need for stronger ocean protection along Africa's coastlines to support all who depend on healthy seas. https://bit.ly/4vFWPQf

⚽ The world's biggest sporting event shouldn't become a world-class source of plastic waste. Days ago, FIFA banned fans from bringing reusable bottles into World Cup stadiums, but there's still time to reverse this! Speak up now: https://oceana.ly/4fmKRWZ #OceanActionMonth

We are excited to welcome two new members to Oceana's Board of Directors: Salla Alfieri and Matthew Sawyer! Both bring invaluable experience and dedication that will help us continue winning victories for our oceans and the people who depend on them around the world. https://oceana.ly/4v9njKk

Just days before kickoff, FIFA announced fans won’t be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums. This decision is bad for fans & the planet. FIFA must reverse course before kickoff to reduce plastic waste and protect public health. https://bit.ly/4e5oIKe

Your seafood shouldn't be a product or forced labor or illegal fishing. If passed, the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests (FISH) Act would crack down on bad actors and help stop illegally caught seafood from entering the U.S. Take action: https://oceana.ly/3PLiCa6 #IUUDay

“The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered whales alive today… After being hunted to near extinction by commercial whaling, North Atlantic right whales now face another threat from humans: vessel collisions.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4dNXqJI

Big fishing ships can stay at sea for over a YEAR. But they don't do it alone: fuel suppliers, insurers & crew agencies all help keep them running. And that means that all these services? They can be powerful allies to combat illegal fishing. Read: https://oceana.ly/4uqehra

Our oceans cover more than 70% of the planet, yet only about 10% of them are currently protected. When we protect our seas, they thrive — and so does our planet. Urge world leaders to deliver on their commitment to protect 30% of ocean habitat by 2030 today 👉 https://oceana.ly/4nW4Rlr

WE’RE SUING: Oceana joined the fight against Trump administration’s efforts to remove protections for at-risk animals and make way for more oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The lawsuit aims to defend the threatened and endangered species that call the region home.

It’s #OceanActionMonth — and your voice matters! ✍ Sign a petition 📣 Share the message 🌊 Become a Wavemaker with Oceana Every action adds up. Start today: https://oceana.ly/4ffDJM0

READ: Like our cities, marine communities have their own variety of stunning architecture beneath the waves. But there's one major difference: the ocean’s architecture is alive! https://oceana.ly/4nZv1Uq

Pirouetting humpbacks? 🐋 Humpback whales off the coast of Western Australia have been documented displaying a rare “pirouetting” gaping behavior — spinning in repeated circles, possibly to communicate, navigate, or socialize. Read 👉 https://bit.ly/4dOB4Gx

READ: Members of the Samoan and Pacific Island communities protested in London yesterday, calling on Coca-Cola to bring back reusable glass bottles in Samoa after the company phased them out in favor of single-use plastic. 🌊 www.surfer.com/news/coca-co...

“Taking our fish is taking our future.” Africa’s oceans are at a turning point. As leaders prepare for Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, they must put food security & local livelihoods at the center of ocean policy. More from Oceana Board Member Dr. Christina Chemtai Hicks 👉 https://bit.ly/4uAPhhs

🚨 HUGE heap of dead sharks found on UK beach were likely tossed aside as bycatch by industrial fishing vessels 🦈 Over the last few days, HUNDREDS of dead sharks and fish have been discovered 💔 Our seas deserve better than this www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The charismatic sea otter is more than just a cute face – it also plays a critical role in keeping kelp forest ecosystems healthy along the Pacific Coast! 🦦🌿 Learn more about these marine mammals and the important role they play: https://oceana.ly/3S4HqdD #WorldOtterDay

Scientists have discovered a new species: a blue octopus! Spotted on the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, this tiny animal is a reminder of how much of the deep sea is still unexplored and why protecting these ecosystems matters more than ever. www.cbsnews.com/news/blue-oc...

Recent news reports warn a powerful weather pattern known as El Niño could be on the way. Some scientists say it could intensify into a “Super El Niño.” But what does that actually mean? And why should it matter to you? 👉 https://oceana.ly/4v3ef94

🐢 Today is #WorldTurtleDay — the perfect time to ask an extremely important question: Which sea turtle are you? 🛶 A laid-back leatherback? 🕶 A stylish hawksbill? Take our quiz and find out! https://oceana.ly/4dWuZcu

This is a reef "cleaning station!" 🪸 Fish, rays, sharks, and other animals visit these stops for a little treatment from small fish and shrimp. “Cleaners” pick parasites & dead skin off larger "clients”, helping them stay healthy while getting an easy meal in return. A win-win!

#BREAKING: In the past year, scientists have found 1,121 new species. The discovery of these animals, which were seen as deep as miles beneath the surface, represents a monumental step for ocean discovery. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dqDRWc

The plastic crisis doesn’t affect every place equally. Small island states like Samoa are being overwhelmed by plastic pollution despite contributing very little to the problem. Read more about this growing crisis — and the solution needed to address it: https://oceana.ly/3RgA8TU

To kick off #NationalSafeBoatingWeek, commit to safer, cleaner boating! Join our community of #GreenBoaters today to help protect the waters we love & receive our free digital Green Boating Guide with practical eco-friendly boating tips. ⛵👇🛥️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kvw9Mc

🐧 Penguins may look clumsy on land, but their signature waddle is actually a highly specialized adaptation. Scientists recently identified a mysterious muscle that may help explain penguins’ iconic walk and how they move efficiently on both land and at sea. https://bit.ly/4d7SaQI

🪸 Environmental DNA is giving us a new set of eyes beneath the waves, allowing scientists to detect rare and elusive species that we might never encountered with other methods. How does it work, and what can it teach us about our oceans? https://oceana.ly/4dralQt

It’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay! These important animals are a stunning example of biodiversity – and essential to the ecosystems they are part of. As the protections they rely on face ongoing attacks from the U.S. government, let’s stand in their defense: https://oceana.ly/4aF5dbf

Meet the newly discovered hairy fish named after a Muppet! With its shaggy, orange-red appearance, this ghost pipefish gets its charming scientific name, Solenostomus snuffleupagus, due to its resemblance to Mr. Snuffleupagus of Sesame Street! https://bit.ly/4nvselt

🌊 Dive into the waters of Chile's remote Desventuradas Islands! Oceana's expedition here over a decade ago shone a light on these hidden underwater ecosystems and helped win key protections for this area, including the creation of the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park!

Dive into the ocean's depths! Life on the ocean's surface looks vastly different than that of the deep-sea. Take a peek beneath the waves and learn more about the different worlds our ocean contains in its layers! https://oceana.ly/3P9zAi3

🎂 Happy 100th birthday to the legendary Sir David Attenborough! A century of storytelling that has brought the wonders of our blue planet — and the threats it faces — into focus. Let's honor Sir David by appreciating the beauty around us and coming together to protect it.🌍

EU fishing firms use foreign flags to tap Indian Ocean tuna, @apnews.com reports. We urge EU states to publish fleet ownership data to enforce laws banning EU profits from illegal fishing, says @vanyalovesfish.bsky.social, our illegal fishing campaign director in Europe: apnews.com/article/tuna...

🚨 The Trump administration recently released plans to cut more than $1.1 billion from @NOAA. To keep our oceans & coastal communities safe, we must defend this essential agency. Tell the U.S. Congress we need a fully functioning NOAA: https://oceana.ly/4hmhFxk

[Commentary] Ahead of the Our Ocean Conference, Ghana is advancing its 30x30 goals by establishing its first marine reserve. By protecting ecologically significant waters, Ghana is protecting marine life while safeguarding the future of coastal towns. *The views expressed are those of the author.

Canada's first national forage fish report finds over 80% of stocks are not considered healthy, and many lack the data to needed to assess their status. Learn more: https://oceana.ca/en/little-being-big-foundation-where-rebuilding-ocean-abundance-begins/

URGENT: North Atlantic right whales need your help. Boat strikes are a leading cause of death for these gentle giants. As they migrate north with 23 new calves, we must keep slow zones that protect these whales in place. Add your name: https://oceana.ly/3O2NEcw

Whales have been dying and washing ashore at an alarming rate. In recent months, many large whales have been found dead along the coasts of the U.S., Mexico & Canada. Learn more about major threats to whales and how we’re taking action to protect them: https://oceana.ly/4cW5KW5

Rare North Atlantic right whales just wrapped up their annual calving season! Now, as they migrate north through boat-heavy waters with 23 new calves, it's more important than ever to keep vessel speed rules in place. Defend these gentle giants: https://oceana.ly/427Eyys

Look at those teeth! 😁 We like to spot wildlife during our scientific expeditions, but this encounter was a little closer than we'd bargained for! We spotted this eel during our 2013 trip to Chile to learn more about underwater habitats there. 🐍

READ: 10% of the ocean is now protected. These protections are welcome news, but still far short of what our oceans deserve. To achieve the global goal of protecting 30% of our planet by 2030, governments need to accelerate their progress urgently. https://bit.ly/4ss5R1t

BREAKING: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now both considered Endangered, according to the IUCN. As the climate warms, melting sea ice and shifting prey are pushing these species to the brink — hitting young animals the hardest. https://nyti.ms/4sUmzaC