Oceana
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Official account of Oceana International. Dedicated to protecting & restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale.
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
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
November 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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
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
See five ways they’re shaping a healthier, more sustainable future: https://oceana.ly/4pmxdVg #WorldFisheriesDay
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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
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
This move threatens beloved beaches, precious marine life & countless coastal communities across the country – despite bipartisan public opposition. https://oceana.ly/4pn13t1
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#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
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
These sea cows are far from mythical, but just as captivating. Read more: https://oceana.ly/4i6pYhU #ManateeAwarenessMonth
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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
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
"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
Outrage as Young Whale Dies After Being Beached by Fishing Line in Viral Video
A juvenile humpback whale was euthanized nearly two days after it was discovered stranded in an entanglement of fishing line.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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
"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
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
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
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
This game-changing approach could help prevent deadly entanglements & boat strikes. https://oceana.ly/43Kw9lQ
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
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
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
Trump Is Said to Propose Opening California Coast to Oil Drilling
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
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👇
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👇
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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👇
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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
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
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
Dive into this incredible place – and meet some species you likely haven't heard of before 👉 https://oceana.ly/4nITifN
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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
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
We need urgent, bold action to tackle this crisis, including a major shift to reusable packaging. https://oceana.ly/47HdVTn
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#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
We need urgent, bold action to tackle this crisis, including a major shift to reusable packaging. https://oceana.ly/47HdVTn
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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-...
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-...
Marine wildlife threatened by North Sea oil fields despite pledges - Oceanographic
Oceana UK warns that allowing North Sea oil and gas plans to proceed would cause severe harm to UK seas and marine life.
oceanographicmagazine.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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-...
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-...
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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/...
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/...
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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/...
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
An incredible reminder of how much more there is to learn about the deep sea. https://bit.ly/49bF17R
Carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge among new species found in depths of Southern Ocean
Researchers previously took first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid in scarcely explored habitat
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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
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
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
October 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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
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
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
Marine heat wave caused key part of Florida's coral reef to become "functionally extinct," report says
A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, researchers said in a new report.
cbsn.ws
October 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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
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
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
Male dolphins spotted donning sea-sponge wigs to attract females
Scientists observe male humpback dolphins parading sea sponges on their heads to impress females off Western Australia's northern coast.
www.abc.net.au
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🐬💙 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
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
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
October 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
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
Read: https://oceana.ly/47ktQHd
October 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
👻 Ghost gear haunts our oceans — and it can deal some seriously spooky damage to ocean ecosystems and marine life.
Read: https://oceana.ly/47ktQHd
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
If this is the plan, the Trump administration must go back to the drawing board.
Read more: https://politi.co/4o378dH
Trump targets Atlantic and Pacific coasts for new oil drilling
The move would reignite a fight with coastal state governors — particularly California’s Gavin Newsom — who forced the president to back down in his first term.
bit.ly
October 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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
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
http://bit.ly/4oAnnyR
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚨 #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
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
With just 384 remaining, we can’t let Congress threaten one of the only laws protecting them.
Speak up: oceana.ly/4nYyxNP
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#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
With just 384 remaining, we can’t let Congress threaten one of the only laws protecting them.
Speak up: oceana.ly/4nYyxNP