The world watched as each country’s best athletes competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics. What viewers missed was the mountain of single-use plastic waste generated at the games.

The oceans connect us all. They cover two-thirds of our blue planet and contain most of the life on Earth. They are as important to us as they are vast. But the oceans face many threats — from ...

With its impossibly long legs and alien-like appearance, the Japanese spider crab is one of the most extraordinary crustaceans in the ocean. Native to the waters of Japan, it holds the title of the ...

Explore the Marine Life Encyclopedia to learn fun facts and more about your favorite marine animals. From sharks and sea turtles to ecosystems and corals, you’re in the right place to take a deep dive ...

Flatback turtles are oceanic homebodies, rarely leaving their residential waters in Australia. Within Australia’s coasts, these sea turtles prefer to stick to the northern waters of the continent, ...

Oceana is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and globally minded Director for the Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT) to lead an international coalition advancing transparency in fisheries ...

Did you know some adult fish are unrecognizable from their juvenile looks? Whether its to help them camouflage with their surroundings or keep predators away, each of these juveniles are uniquely ...

Close your eyes and imagine a ship that’s engaged in illegal activity on the high seas. What flag is it flying? Maybe you’re picturing a black pirate flag billowing in the wind, its skull and ...

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you have a strong interest in Congress, politics, and the federal policy-making process? Join a dedicated team ...

Banded sea kraits are striking creatures that feature greyish-blue bodies with black stripes along their long, skinny backs. They’re sometimes referred to as yellow-lipped sea kraits due to a ...

Whitetip reef sharks face threats from overfishing and habitat degradation. As a result, the species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. While not often specifically targeted, whitetip reef ...

Spiny dogfish have slender, grayish-brown bodies with a pale underside, rarely growing over 1 meter (3.25 feet) long. A small but resilient species, they are found in temperate and boral waters ...