Ocean Conservancy
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Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect our ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and thriving planet, forever and for everyone. Join us: OceanConservancy.org
Year-end is a time to show our appreciation for the people and things we love. But it’s also an opportunity to honor something that sustains us all: our ocean. 🌊
From the climate crisis to plastic pollution, our ocean faces enormous challenges—and we need YOU to help us tackle them.
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From the climate crisis to plastic pollution, our ocean faces enormous challenges—and we need YOU to help us tackle them.
bit.ly/438LIn6
December 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Year-end is a time to show our appreciation for the people and things we love. But it’s also an opportunity to honor something that sustains us all: our ocean. 🌊
From the climate crisis to plastic pollution, our ocean faces enormous challenges—and we need YOU to help us tackle them.
bit.ly/438LIn6
From the climate crisis to plastic pollution, our ocean faces enormous challenges—and we need YOU to help us tackle them.
bit.ly/438LIn6
A bipartisan win for our ocean! 🎉
The bipartisan SOS 2.0 Amendments Act, which would reauthorize the @noaa.gov Marine Debris Program, passed unanimously in the House and Senate. ✅
This bill ensures critical work continues to combat plastic pollution before it reaches our ocean. 🌊
The bipartisan SOS 2.0 Amendments Act, which would reauthorize the @noaa.gov Marine Debris Program, passed unanimously in the House and Senate. ✅
This bill ensures critical work continues to combat plastic pollution before it reaches our ocean. 🌊
December 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A bipartisan win for our ocean! 🎉
The bipartisan SOS 2.0 Amendments Act, which would reauthorize the @noaa.gov Marine Debris Program, passed unanimously in the House and Senate. ✅
This bill ensures critical work continues to combat plastic pollution before it reaches our ocean. 🌊
The bipartisan SOS 2.0 Amendments Act, which would reauthorize the @noaa.gov Marine Debris Program, passed unanimously in the House and Senate. ✅
This bill ensures critical work continues to combat plastic pollution before it reaches our ocean. 🌊
Join 2X Paralympic Gold Medalist Ezra Frech in supporting Ocean Conservancy this giving season! 🌊
When you give before the end of the year, your donation will go 2X as far to protect wildlife, stop plastic pollution and power bold, science-driven solutions. 🌎
🎁 Give today: https://bit.ly/48YY6rS
When you give before the end of the year, your donation will go 2X as far to protect wildlife, stop plastic pollution and power bold, science-driven solutions. 🌎
🎁 Give today: https://bit.ly/48YY6rS
December 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Join 2X Paralympic Gold Medalist Ezra Frech in supporting Ocean Conservancy this giving season! 🌊
When you give before the end of the year, your donation will go 2X as far to protect wildlife, stop plastic pollution and power bold, science-driven solutions. 🌎
🎁 Give today: https://bit.ly/48YY6rS
When you give before the end of the year, your donation will go 2X as far to protect wildlife, stop plastic pollution and power bold, science-driven solutions. 🌎
🎁 Give today: https://bit.ly/48YY6rS
🌊 BIG NEWS! 🌊
Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans for their kindness, generosity and compassion, Ocean Conservancy’s #ProtectWhereWePlay initiative is proud to be among the many donation recipients of Billie's Changemaker Program! 🌎
ProtectWhereWePlay.com
Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans for their kindness, generosity and compassion, Ocean Conservancy’s #ProtectWhereWePlay initiative is proud to be among the many donation recipients of Billie's Changemaker Program! 🌎
ProtectWhereWePlay.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🌊 BIG NEWS! 🌊
Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans for their kindness, generosity and compassion, Ocean Conservancy’s #ProtectWhereWePlay initiative is proud to be among the many donation recipients of Billie's Changemaker Program! 🌎
ProtectWhereWePlay.com
Thanks to Billie Eilish and her fans for their kindness, generosity and compassion, Ocean Conservancy’s #ProtectWhereWePlay initiative is proud to be among the many donation recipients of Billie's Changemaker Program! 🌎
ProtectWhereWePlay.com
🌊California is wrapping up 2025 on a high note for the ocean! 🌊
On Jan. 1 of this year, California’s foam foodware (or expanded polystyrene) ban officially went into effect. Plastic foam contaminates recycling systems, harms wildlife and ultimately spells disaster for our ocean.
On Jan. 1 of this year, California’s foam foodware (or expanded polystyrene) ban officially went into effect. Plastic foam contaminates recycling systems, harms wildlife and ultimately spells disaster for our ocean.
By eliminating avoidable waste, we reduce plastic pollution and create a cleaner, healthier future for our communities.
Producers must comply with the law or they will be held accountable.
Producers must comply with the law or they will be held accountable.
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🌊California is wrapping up 2025 on a high note for the ocean! 🌊
On Jan. 1 of this year, California’s foam foodware (or expanded polystyrene) ban officially went into effect. Plastic foam contaminates recycling systems, harms wildlife and ultimately spells disaster for our ocean.
On Jan. 1 of this year, California’s foam foodware (or expanded polystyrene) ban officially went into effect. Plastic foam contaminates recycling systems, harms wildlife and ultimately spells disaster for our ocean.
✨It’s TIIIIIME! ✨ ⬇️
It’s been a busy year, and our work wouldn’t be possible without ocean lovers like YOU. We wrapped up a handful of the spectacular highlights from just one year here at OceanConservancy, and we could not be more proud to share them with the world ... 🌊👇🧵
It’s been a busy year, and our work wouldn’t be possible without ocean lovers like YOU. We wrapped up a handful of the spectacular highlights from just one year here at OceanConservancy, and we could not be more proud to share them with the world ... 🌊👇🧵
December 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
✨It’s TIIIIIME! ✨ ⬇️
It’s been a busy year, and our work wouldn’t be possible without ocean lovers like YOU. We wrapped up a handful of the spectacular highlights from just one year here at OceanConservancy, and we could not be more proud to share them with the world ... 🌊👇🧵
It’s been a busy year, and our work wouldn’t be possible without ocean lovers like YOU. We wrapped up a handful of the spectacular highlights from just one year here at OceanConservancy, and we could not be more proud to share them with the world ... 🌊👇🧵
A better future for our ocean, forever and for everyone … #ForGood. 💚🩷
Our ocean is pure magic, but it doesn’t take a magic wand to make waves for our blue planet. 🌎
Dive in below to discover all the ways YOU can help us change the future of our ocean for the better! 👇
✨ https://bit.ly/438LIn6 ✨
Our ocean is pure magic, but it doesn’t take a magic wand to make waves for our blue planet. 🌎
Dive in below to discover all the ways YOU can help us change the future of our ocean for the better! 👇
✨ https://bit.ly/438LIn6 ✨
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A better future for our ocean, forever and for everyone … #ForGood. 💚🩷
Our ocean is pure magic, but it doesn’t take a magic wand to make waves for our blue planet. 🌎
Dive in below to discover all the ways YOU can help us change the future of our ocean for the better! 👇
✨ https://bit.ly/438LIn6 ✨
Our ocean is pure magic, but it doesn’t take a magic wand to make waves for our blue planet. 🌎
Dive in below to discover all the ways YOU can help us change the future of our ocean for the better! 👇
✨ https://bit.ly/438LIn6 ✨
The clock is ticking on your chance to have your #GivingTuesday donation MATCHED!⏳
Your gift empowers scientists, advocates, volunteers and communities fighting every day for a healthier ocean, and your impact will go 2X as far this year to #ProtectWhatsPossible. 🤝
JOIN US: https://bit.ly/481icTe
Your gift empowers scientists, advocates, volunteers and communities fighting every day for a healthier ocean, and your impact will go 2X as far this year to #ProtectWhatsPossible. 🤝
JOIN US: https://bit.ly/481icTe
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The clock is ticking on your chance to have your #GivingTuesday donation MATCHED!⏳
Your gift empowers scientists, advocates, volunteers and communities fighting every day for a healthier ocean, and your impact will go 2X as far this year to #ProtectWhatsPossible. 🤝
JOIN US: https://bit.ly/481icTe
Your gift empowers scientists, advocates, volunteers and communities fighting every day for a healthier ocean, and your impact will go 2X as far this year to #ProtectWhatsPossible. 🤝
JOIN US: https://bit.ly/481icTe
TODAY'S THE DAY! 🎉 #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, and it's a powerful opportunity to protect what’s possible for our ocean. 🌊
And today, your impact will make 2X the waves for our ocean: Every gift will be MATCHED up to $150K! 🌊🌊
🎁 Give now and double your impact: https://bit.ly/481icTe
And today, your impact will make 2X the waves for our ocean: Every gift will be MATCHED up to $150K! 🌊🌊
🎁 Give now and double your impact: https://bit.ly/481icTe
December 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
TODAY'S THE DAY! 🎉 #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, and it's a powerful opportunity to protect what’s possible for our ocean. 🌊
And today, your impact will make 2X the waves for our ocean: Every gift will be MATCHED up to $150K! 🌊🌊
🎁 Give now and double your impact: https://bit.ly/481icTe
And today, your impact will make 2X the waves for our ocean: Every gift will be MATCHED up to $150K! 🌊🌊
🎁 Give now and double your impact: https://bit.ly/481icTe
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My new policy outlook in @frontiersin.bsky.social argues that tackling plastic pollution is essential to advancing global climate goals.
Link below for my outlook, the comprehensive review that spurred it, and thoughts from other experts.
@oceanconservancy.org
Link below for my outlook, the comprehensive review that spurred it, and thoughts from other experts.
@oceanconservancy.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My new policy outlook in @frontiersin.bsky.social argues that tackling plastic pollution is essential to advancing global climate goals.
Link below for my outlook, the comprehensive review that spurred it, and thoughts from other experts.
@oceanconservancy.org
Link below for my outlook, the comprehensive review that spurred it, and thoughts from other experts.
@oceanconservancy.org
This #GivingTuesday, you can help power crucial work like our Green Ports Initiative—a program designed to address the major environmental and human tolls of global shipping. 🚢
And today, your gift will be MATCHED dollar for dollar to go twice as far! 🌊🌊
🎁 DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/481icTe
And today, your gift will be MATCHED dollar for dollar to go twice as far! 🌊🌊
🎁 DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/481icTe
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This #GivingTuesday, you can help power crucial work like our Green Ports Initiative—a program designed to address the major environmental and human tolls of global shipping. 🚢
And today, your gift will be MATCHED dollar for dollar to go twice as far! 🌊🌊
🎁 DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/481icTe
And today, your gift will be MATCHED dollar for dollar to go twice as far! 🌊🌊
🎁 DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/481icTe
From the Atlantic coast to the Bering Strait, we're fighting for a healthy ocean—but we can’t do it without YOU. 🫵
Your matched donation this #GivingTuesday powers critical work to safeguard biodiversity and the ecosystems, communities and economies that depend on it.
🎁 GIVE NOW: bit.ly/481icTe
Your matched donation this #GivingTuesday powers critical work to safeguard biodiversity and the ecosystems, communities and economies that depend on it.
🎁 GIVE NOW: bit.ly/481icTe
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
From the Atlantic coast to the Bering Strait, we're fighting for a healthy ocean—but we can’t do it without YOU. 🫵
Your matched donation this #GivingTuesday powers critical work to safeguard biodiversity and the ecosystems, communities and economies that depend on it.
🎁 GIVE NOW: bit.ly/481icTe
Your matched donation this #GivingTuesday powers critical work to safeguard biodiversity and the ecosystems, communities and economies that depend on it.
🎁 GIVE NOW: bit.ly/481icTe
Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent threats facing our ocean. It’s clogging coastlines, harming wildlife and overwhelming coastal communities. 🚨
But this #GivingTuesday, you can help #ProtectWhatsPossible.
Donate now and have your gift MATCHED dollar for dollar! ⬇️
🎁 https://bit.ly/481icTe
But this #GivingTuesday, you can help #ProtectWhatsPossible.
Donate now and have your gift MATCHED dollar for dollar! ⬇️
🎁 https://bit.ly/481icTe
November 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent threats facing our ocean. It’s clogging coastlines, harming wildlife and overwhelming coastal communities. 🚨
But this #GivingTuesday, you can help #ProtectWhatsPossible.
Donate now and have your gift MATCHED dollar for dollar! ⬇️
🎁 https://bit.ly/481icTe
But this #GivingTuesday, you can help #ProtectWhatsPossible.
Donate now and have your gift MATCHED dollar for dollar! ⬇️
🎁 https://bit.ly/481icTe
Did someone say #BlueFriday?! 🌊🎁🌊
This holiday season, don't forget to add our ocean to your gifting list! 💙
Your support makes our work possible, and your gift in honor of #GivingTuesday this year will be MATCHED, making 2X the waves to protect our ocean.
🪸 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
This holiday season, don't forget to add our ocean to your gifting list! 💙
Your support makes our work possible, and your gift in honor of #GivingTuesday this year will be MATCHED, making 2X the waves to protect our ocean.
🪸 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
November 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Did someone say #BlueFriday?! 🌊🎁🌊
This holiday season, don't forget to add our ocean to your gifting list! 💙
Your support makes our work possible, and your gift in honor of #GivingTuesday this year will be MATCHED, making 2X the waves to protect our ocean.
🪸 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
This holiday season, don't forget to add our ocean to your gifting list! 💙
Your support makes our work possible, and your gift in honor of #GivingTuesday this year will be MATCHED, making 2X the waves to protect our ocean.
🪸 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
This #Thanksgiving, we're thankful for you ... because YOU make our work possible! 🌟
The unwavering support of ocean advocates like you ensures our ocean is protected, forever and for everyone. 🌅
We wish you and yours joy and comfort this holiday season! 🍁
https://bit.ly/481icTe
The unwavering support of ocean advocates like you ensures our ocean is protected, forever and for everyone. 🌅
We wish you and yours joy and comfort this holiday season! 🍁
https://bit.ly/481icTe
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This #Thanksgiving, we're thankful for you ... because YOU make our work possible! 🌟
The unwavering support of ocean advocates like you ensures our ocean is protected, forever and for everyone. 🌅
We wish you and yours joy and comfort this holiday season! 🍁
https://bit.ly/481icTe
The unwavering support of ocean advocates like you ensures our ocean is protected, forever and for everyone. 🌅
We wish you and yours joy and comfort this holiday season! 🍁
https://bit.ly/481icTe
#GivingTuesday is just under one week away, and we have big news:
Your donation during this season of giving will be MATCHED dollar for dollar! 🎉
Don’t miss this chance to double your impact and #ProtectWhatsPossible for beloved ocean animals like these! 🌊
🎁 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
Your donation during this season of giving will be MATCHED dollar for dollar! 🎉
Don’t miss this chance to double your impact and #ProtectWhatsPossible for beloved ocean animals like these! 🌊
🎁 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#GivingTuesday is just under one week away, and we have big news:
Your donation during this season of giving will be MATCHED dollar for dollar! 🎉
Don’t miss this chance to double your impact and #ProtectWhatsPossible for beloved ocean animals like these! 🌊
🎁 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
Your donation during this season of giving will be MATCHED dollar for dollar! 🎉
Don’t miss this chance to double your impact and #ProtectWhatsPossible for beloved ocean animals like these! 🌊
🎁 DONATE TODAY: https://bit.ly/481icTe
We saw a heartbreaking uptick in manatee deaths in the first half of 2025. 💔
This #ManateeAwarenessMonth, join us and urge the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect manatees and relist them as endangered under the Endangered Species Act! 🗣️
ACT NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/47J9TKh
This #ManateeAwarenessMonth, join us and urge the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect manatees and relist them as endangered under the Endangered Species Act! 🗣️
ACT NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/47J9TKh
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We saw a heartbreaking uptick in manatee deaths in the first half of 2025. 💔
This #ManateeAwarenessMonth, join us and urge the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect manatees and relist them as endangered under the Endangered Species Act! 🗣️
ACT NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/47J9TKh
This #ManateeAwarenessMonth, join us and urge the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect manatees and relist them as endangered under the Endangered Species Act! 🗣️
ACT NOW ➡️ https://bit.ly/47J9TKh
The bipartisan REUSE Act has unanimously PASSED the Senate‼️
The global plastics problem is complex, but we know we need to reuse what we currently have AND make fewer plastics in the first place. Enter, REUSE Act:
✅ Research for
✅ Environmental
✅ Uses and
✅ Sustainable
✅ Economies
bit.ly/3MovPTV
The global plastics problem is complex, but we know we need to reuse what we currently have AND make fewer plastics in the first place. Enter, REUSE Act:
✅ Research for
✅ Environmental
✅ Uses and
✅ Sustainable
✅ Economies
bit.ly/3MovPTV
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The bipartisan REUSE Act has unanimously PASSED the Senate‼️
The global plastics problem is complex, but we know we need to reuse what we currently have AND make fewer plastics in the first place. Enter, REUSE Act:
✅ Research for
✅ Environmental
✅ Uses and
✅ Sustainable
✅ Economies
bit.ly/3MovPTV
The global plastics problem is complex, but we know we need to reuse what we currently have AND make fewer plastics in the first place. Enter, REUSE Act:
✅ Research for
✅ Environmental
✅ Uses and
✅ Sustainable
✅ Economies
bit.ly/3MovPTV
🎈 A single shred of a balloon.
🛍️ A handful of grocery bags.
That’s enough plastic to end the life of a seabird or a marine mammal. ⚠️
🛍️ A handful of grocery bags.
That’s enough plastic to end the life of a seabird or a marine mammal. ⚠️
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🎈 A single shred of a balloon.
🛍️ A handful of grocery bags.
That’s enough plastic to end the life of a seabird or a marine mammal. ⚠️
🛍️ A handful of grocery bags.
That’s enough plastic to end the life of a seabird or a marine mammal. ⚠️
From superheroes to myths and legends, humans are fascinated by creatures whose appearance helps them move through the water with stealth. 🤫
From shape shifters to massive predators, all ocean creatures have abilities that help them navigate the open seas. 🌊
bit.ly/4oeHdiI
From shape shifters to massive predators, all ocean creatures have abilities that help them navigate the open seas. 🌊
bit.ly/4oeHdiI
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
From superheroes to myths and legends, humans are fascinated by creatures whose appearance helps them move through the water with stealth. 🤫
From shape shifters to massive predators, all ocean creatures have abilities that help them navigate the open seas. 🌊
bit.ly/4oeHdiI
From shape shifters to massive predators, all ocean creatures have abilities that help them navigate the open seas. 🌊
bit.ly/4oeHdiI
Don't be a fossil fool. Offshore drilling is dirty, dangerous and has devastating consequences for our ocean.
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Don't be a fossil fool. Offshore drilling is dirty, dangerous and has devastating consequences for our ocean.
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
The Trump administration's proposal for the drastic expansion of drilling, including areas where oil and gas development has never taken place, is a recipe for disaster.
🔗 bit.ly/44oD30n
⚠️ #DYK that lost & abandoned fishing gear (AKA ghost gear) is the most harmful form of marine debris to wildlife?
Whether lost through entanglement on a rocky seafloor or an unexpected storm that blows fixed gear off course, ghost gear can continue to entangle wildlife even while no longer in use.
Whether lost through entanglement on a rocky seafloor or an unexpected storm that blows fixed gear off course, ghost gear can continue to entangle wildlife even while no longer in use.
November 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
⚠️ #DYK that lost & abandoned fishing gear (AKA ghost gear) is the most harmful form of marine debris to wildlife?
Whether lost through entanglement on a rocky seafloor or an unexpected storm that blows fixed gear off course, ghost gear can continue to entangle wildlife even while no longer in use.
Whether lost through entanglement on a rocky seafloor or an unexpected storm that blows fixed gear off course, ghost gear can continue to entangle wildlife even while no longer in use.
Countries are embracing ocean-climate solutions, but a gap remains when it comes to the most powerful actions: cutting emissions & building resilience.
A new report from us, @worldresources.bsky.social & @ocean-climate.bsky.social on how the #BlueNDCChallenge can close the gaps. ⤵️ #COP30
A new report from us, @worldresources.bsky.social & @ocean-climate.bsky.social on how the #BlueNDCChallenge can close the gaps. ⤵️ #COP30
NEWS: New Report Shows Countries are Skimming the Surface on Ocean Climate Action When What We Need is a Deep Dive
The ocean is increasingly being recognized in national climate plans – but most countries are still overlooking the most powerful actions to cut emissions and build resilience, according to a new repo...
oceanconservancy.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Countries are embracing ocean-climate solutions, but a gap remains when it comes to the most powerful actions: cutting emissions & building resilience.
A new report from us, @worldresources.bsky.social & @ocean-climate.bsky.social on how the #BlueNDCChallenge can close the gaps. ⤵️ #COP30
A new report from us, @worldresources.bsky.social & @ocean-climate.bsky.social on how the #BlueNDCChallenge can close the gaps. ⤵️ #COP30
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For sea creatures, plastic is often deadly. New research shows it takes just 6 pieces the size of a pencil eraser to kill sea birds. It’s the first time scientists have quantified how much plastic it takes to kill a bird, marine mammal or turtle. @susrust.bsky.social www.latimes.com/science/stor...
How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers
Ocean plastic kills sea creatures. For the first time, researchers set out to find out how much it takes. The answer: Surprisingly little.
www.latimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
For sea creatures, plastic is often deadly. New research shows it takes just 6 pieces the size of a pencil eraser to kill sea birds. It’s the first time scientists have quantified how much plastic it takes to kill a bird, marine mammal or turtle. @susrust.bsky.social www.latimes.com/science/stor...