How do whales stay warm in icy oceans? 🐋🤔 In this #KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) activity, kids use materials like Ziploc bags + ice water to create a “blubber glove” to explore how whales use layers of fat to stay insulated in cold waters. More: https://bit.ly/41szqFy

The high seas aren’t empty—they’re alive. 🌊 As the #HighSeasTreaty enters into force today, remote habitats of whales, sharks, sea turtles + more gain a long-overdue chance at protection. Now comes the real work: turning this promise into real protection. #ProtectWhatYouLove

#NorthAtlanticRightWhales are having an INCREDIBLE calving season! 🐋🩵 This year’s known calf count is now 18—far outpacing last season. With around 380 individuals left, every new calf is a BIG win. More info on this calving season from @oceana.bsky.social#NorthAtlanticRightWhales https://bit.ly/4azlL4R

Celebrate #NationalHatDay with our trucker hat and advocate for our oceans! 🌊🧢 Every purchase supports our programs and efforts to save endangered marine wildlife, protect ocean habitats and stop ocean pollution. Get your own noggin nest today: https://bit.ly/3YFa19E #ShopWithPurpose

🌊 What if every day on or by the water helped protect it? 💚 By becoming a #GreenBoater with Sailors for the Sea, you'll learn how small changes on the water—like reducing waste and protecting marine wildlife—add up to cleaner waterways. Join us today: https://bit.ly/4kvw9Mc #ProtectWhatYouLove

We could watch this all day. 😍

Moments on the water matter. ⛵ From unexpected views to stories shared at anchor, every experience connects us to the oceans we love. Explore the moments captured by the #OneIslandOneOcean crew + be reminded why protecting our seas is so important. 👇 https://bit.ly/4qNqfcY

Deep beneath the Pacific, @noaa.gov is revealing a hidden world—from new marine life to shipwrecks and towering deep-sea formations. 🌊 Without #NOAAResearch, we risk facing rising seas, extreme weather + disappearing species unprepared. More from @oceana.bsky.social#NOAAResearch https://bit.ly/4qFRCFJ

The deepest parts of our ocean are in danger. 🚨 The U.S. gov't is considering deep-sea mining near the Mariana Trench—risking irreversible damage to fragile, little-known ecosystems. Add your name today to stop deep-sea mining and #ProtectOurOceans. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49bbbjd #ProtectWhatYouLove

2025 was the year of the ocean defender. 🌊💪 Last year united people through new discoveries, expanded protections, and a renewed commitment to protecting our planet. May 2026 bring more wins and progress towards restoring our oceans. 💙 #GoodOceanNews #ProtectWhatYouLove

Single-use cups at games + festivals often end up in landfills or our waterways. There’s a better option: reuse. With the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup in Canada, reuse could make a huge difference. @oceanacanada.bsky.social#FIFAWorldCupis calling for a #ZeroWaste World Cup. Sign today: https://bit.ly/48I5ngY

How Do Waves Shape Beaches? 🌊🏖️ In this #KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) activity, developed by @montereybayaquarium.org#KELP students build a beach in a pan to explore how wind, waves, and sediment shape coastlines. Download this lesson plan (and 50+ more): https://bit.ly/41szqFy

Continuing the celebration of Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta's Platinum Certification... 🦭 One of the inspiring local partners behind the Regatta’s new #EnvironmentalDay is The Seal Project—a powerful example of community-led seal + ocean conservation in action. More: https://bit.ly/3L7lH1D

From all of us here at Sailors for the Sea—HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆 Let's make 2026 a great year for our oceans and waterways. #HappyNewYear #ProtectWhatYouLove

⛵Inclusive Sailing in Action👇 The inaugural @world-sailing.bsky.social Inclusion Championships (organized by Oman Sail) brought sailors of all abilities together on one global stage, proving that our sport is stronger when everyone belongs. More from Sail-World News: https://bit.ly/4pPLfj4

👏 Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2025–CERTIFIED PLATINUM! 🩶 Celebrating its 180th Regatta, '25 marked a major milestone with the introduction of their first-ever Environmental Day. They also eliminated single-use plastics, used reusable cups + committed to the long-term reuse of materials!

Meet the newest calves of the critically endangered #NorthAtlanticRightWhale. 💙🐋 Only around 380 whales remain, and every new calf is a sign of hope for one of the most endangered whales on the planet. Follow the rest of the calving season with @oceana.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4azlL4R

A big step forward for ocean protection in sailing. ⛵🙌 @world-sailing.bsky.social and the Marine Mammal Advisory Group have released new #MarineMegafaunaGuidelines, helping protect marine animals from human impacts on the water. More from World Sailing: https://bit.ly/4pPQdw6 #ProtectWhatYouLove

As 2025 comes to an end, there’s still time to take action! Through midnight on Dec 31, a generous supporter will match every donation dollar for dollar, doubling your impact. Donate $40+ and receive an exclusive insulated tumbler as a thank you. Donate: https://bit.ly/4sbmCif

🎄This holiday season, we're wishing you safe watches, steady conditions, and quiet nights wherever you find yourself. ⛵ #HappyHolidays #HolidaySeason

In our latest #SkippersCorner, we dive in with Skipper Bill on his biggest plastic pollution pet peeve and how he is making changes at his club to cut down on waste. 🚯 Read more: https://bit.ly/4qea1sZ #StopPlasticPollution

Pop Quiz Time, Sailors! 🎉 We just dropped our blog “5 Reasons to Sail-abrate 2025,” and it’s packed with wins for our blue planet. Head to our Facebook + Instagram Stories for a pop quiz on what we achieved in 2025, and check out our blog below. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/44AvJPv

A very important read from the @theguardian.com. 👇

Still searching for the perfect gift? We've got you covered! 😎🎁 A gift donation is a meaningful way to celebrate ocean lovers. After you donate, you can send your recipient an eCard or receive the acknowledgment yourself to gift anytime. Give a gift today: https://bit.ly/48Yhd5o #GiftWithPurpose

The legendary schooner #Adventuress takes over our social channels! ⛵ Join the Sound Experience crew as they spotlight youth leadership, marine conservation, and the magic of sailing with purpose. Check out our Facebook + Instagram stories and get inspired to protect our seas.

An underwater snow globe, coral-style! ❄️🪸 In this hands-on #KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) activity, students build an eco-friendly #CoralReef snow globe to learn how coral reefs grow, reproduce and support ocean ecosystems. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41szqFy #MarineEducation

Jumby Bay Island and the National Sailing Academy are teaming up to create opportunities that go far beyond the water. Their new partnership supports youth sailing programs, ocean education + skills that empower the next generation of sailors. ⛵ More from Caribbean Compass: https://bit.ly/44wu3GF

We have just 72 hours to tell Trump: Hands Off Our Wildlife ✋🚫 The Trump admin is proposing changes that would weaken the #EndangeredSpeciesAct + put thousands of beloved species on a fast track to extinction. Add your name to save these animals: https://bit.ly/3KZqxOx #ProtectWhatYouLove

🎄Happy holiday SEAson! ❄️ Today, we're sharing five festive marine animals that bring holiday magic beneath the waves. These incredible animals are a joyful reminder of why our oceans are work protecting. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iVfl1Q #HolidaySEAson #HappyHolidays

The Trump admin’s new offshore drilling plan puts CA, AK, the Gulf, and FL at serious risk—threatening our beaches, coastal communities + marine life. Tell officials to take these remaining areas off the table and protect our oceans, our economy, and our future. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rRl4dd

🔬From satellite imaging to deep-sea exploration, new research from @NOAA is transforming our understanding of the ocean.🌊 These discoveries help us protect marine life, understand weather patterns + navigate a rapidly changing ocean. More from @oceana.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/49R7rEr

2025 Sailors for the Sea Wrapped ⛵🎶 In 2025, you—our #GreenBoaters, Skippers, Ambassadors, #CleanRegatta organizers, and supporters—showed us that all actions, big or small, can make real impact. Here's to making more waves in 2026. Join us: https://bit.ly/4kvw9Mc

A fragile rise in numbers. A species still on the edge. 🐋💙 Join @oceana.bsky.social campaigner Nora on a recent podcast episode of How to Protect the Ocean where she explores the #NorthAtlanticRightWhale's recent population numbers. Listen to the episode: https://bit.ly/4rGECAK

🎁 #HolidayShippingDeadline: December 12! 📦 Our upcycled neoprene koozies give old, unused wetsuits a glow-up and turn them into drink-cooling hotshots. Cold drinks, warm hands, happier planet. 😎 Order yours today: https://bit.ly/3XGoJNi #Upcycle #ColdDrinksWarmHandsCantLose

Genesee Yacht Club's (GYC) 2025 Scotch Bonnet Light Race and Women’s Invitational Regatta are officially certified gold! 🌊🏅 These Regattas featured: Practical awards, reusable signage + reusable glassware Congrats to GYC for leading the way in sustainable sailing! #CleanRegattas

On #InternationalVolunteersDay, we're celebrating our amazing Skippers! 🙌 From lakes in NY to the Caribbean Sea, they mobilize sailors and boaters to take action on plastic pollution, marine life protection + more. We're grateful for all of their hard work and dedication. 💙

Happy #WorldWildlifeConservationDay to all, but especially to the 70 threatened species of sharks and rays that just gained new protections.🙌

November brought new beginnings for some of our favorite ocean animals.💙 You don't want to miss any of the good ocean news from last month! 👉

⛵️ Sailors for the Sea at the 2025 @worldsailing Conference! 🌍 We had an inspiring time last month in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, connecting with clubs and event organizers who are championing #Sustainability in sailing. Read more: https://bit.ly/48d7APT #CleanRegattas

This #GivingTuesday, sailor and environmentalist Chris Wolfe is supporting Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana—and she’s inviting others to join her. 🙌 Today through midnight, every donation is matched, and gifts of $40+ receive an exclusive waffle knit beanie. Donate: https://bit.ly/4rwEt2W

Our ocean is drowning in plastic—but it doesn't have to be this way. 🫸🥤 If nothing changes, the amount of plastic entering the ocean could triple by 2040. But, a future with a thriving ocean is within reach, if we act together. Take our pledge today: https://bit.ly/43OBfxB #ProtectWhatYouLove

Our oceans need us—and this #GivingTuesday, you can make double the difference. 🌊💙 Now through December 2, every donation is matched, and gifts of $40+ come with our waffle knit beanie. Donate today (and get your waffle knit toasty topper): https://bit.ly/43IGf6V #ProtectWhatYouLove

This season, we’re especially grateful for our incredible #GreenBoater community. 🙌 Every #CleanRegatta, every sustainable swap, every mindful choice helps protect the waters we love! Thank you for showing what #GreenBoating looks like. We're thankful for each and every one of you. 💚

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Did someone say "waterproof backpack"? 👀🎒 Our new 25L Dry Bag Backpack is officially live in our Sailors store! With a roll-top seal and padded straps, this backpack is perfect for sailors, paddlers, boaters, and everyone in between. Get yours today: https://bit.ly/4ockcNl #ShopWithPurpose

How long 'til it's gone? 🤔 In this #KELP (Kids Environmental Lesson Plans) activity, kids explore how long everyday items take to decompose, from apple cores to plastic bottles, and discover which materials return to nature, and which don’t. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41szqFy

#GivingTuesday is almost here, and your support is needed more than ever. Now through Dec 2, your gift will be DOUBLED! Donate $40+ and receive our exclusive one-size-fits-all waffle knit beanie. 🎁 Join us in defending the oceans: https://bit.ly/43IGf6V #ProtectWhatYouLove

Save the seagrass, save the snacks (manatees approve)! 🌿 Prop scars hurt vital seagrass meadows—and the manatees who rely on them. This #ManateeAwarenessMonth: Stay in marked channels and use polarized shades to spot shallow beds. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44rM3m8 #GreenBoating

Tiny fish make a BIG difference.🤏🐟 Forage fish, like sardines, capelin, may be small, but they power entire ocean ecosystems + support coastal communities worldwide. That’s why @oceana.bsky.social fights to rebuild and protect these essential species. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rj0p1u

"New research has found that even small amounts of plastic can be deadly to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals. The study authors found the lethal dose to be much smaller than expected." - @mongabay.com Incredibly important—and heartbreaking—research. 💔