Brian Skerry Showcases His ‘Ocean Soul’
Photographer Brian Skerry calls his new National Geographic book, “Ocean Soul,” a love story – and he clearly means it. Seeing his photographs and listening to him speak, it’s obvious how deeply he...
View ArticleOceana Unveils New Oil Spill Map
Have you ever wondered just how common oil spills are? Prepare to have your socks knocked off. Oceana and SkyTruth have partnered to launch a new online oil spill tracking tool, which maps oil spill...
View ArticleThursday Trivia: West Indian Manatee
A manatee takes a rest from its exhausting feeding routine. © Oceana/Carlos Minguell When Christopher Columbus first saw a West Indian manatee, he thought it was a mermaid – you can decide for...
View ArticleMarine Monday: Giant Tube Worms
Image via Wikimedia Commons. When giant tube worms were discovered in the 1970s, they were like nothing that had ever been seen before, and scientists still find them fascinating. That’s because they...
View ArticleMarine Monday: Stalked Jellyfish
A stalked jellyfish. [Image via Wikimedia Commons.] You’ve probably seen pictures of jellyfish floating gently through the water, but did you know that some jellyfish spend most of their lives in one...
View Article‘Tis the Season to Adopt for the Oceans
It’s almost December, and that means it’s time to start thinking about holiday gifts. But don’t panic! No matter how long your list is, we’ve got you covered. At our adoption center, you can find...
View ArticleThursday Trivia: Sharksucker
Sharksuckers hitch a ride with a nurse shark. [Image via Wikimedia Commons.] Imagine a fish with a suction cup on the top of its head – that’s basically what a sharksucker, or remora, is. This fish...
View ArticleMarine Monday: Mediterranean Monk Seal
A Mediterrean monk seal. [Image via Wikimedia Commons.] The Mediterranean monk seal, like its cousin the Hawaiian monk seal, is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Estimates suggest that...
View ArticleThursday Trivia: Puffins
An Atlantic puffin. © Oceana/Concha Martinez Puffins are curious and charismatic birds that live in the North Atlantic ocean, where their orange beaks and feet make for a colorful sight. Atlantic...
View ArticleThursday Trivia: Japanese Spider Crab
Japanese spider crab. [Image via Wikimedia Commons] The Japanese spider crab is the largest crab in the world thanks to its long legs, which can span up to 13 feet. It is also one of the longest-lived...
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