Plastics are now found even in the deepest parts of our oceans, highlighting the pervasive nature of this pollution.

Join Oceana and the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement to help address this critical issue: https://bit.ly/2FxAZYR.

Octopuses are renowned for their mastery of disguise, but the mimic octopus elevates this ability to an extraordinary level.

Discover more about the ocean's most fascinating creatures by exploring Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia: Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia.

A new Southern Resident orca calf was recently spotted, the first live birth seen in this critically endangered species since 2015. While this is positive news, these orcas still face significant threats and need urgent help.

Their survival depends on immediate support. Add your name to help save Southern Resident orcas and #StopExtinction by signing up here.

Southern Resident orcas, known for their intricate social pods, are in critical danger. Only 75 individuals remain, and a devastating nearly 70% of pregnancies end in miscarriage.

These beloved orcas urgently need our help to avoid extinction. Do your part to save them: https://bit.ly/2sSNw24 #StopExtinction.

For eco-friendly canned tuna, look for the "pole and line" label. It’s today’s most sustainable choice.

Learn more on our blog: https://bit.ly/2LuVYwT

Our oceans face a massive and growing threat from plastic pollution. Every minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic is dumped into the ocean.

You can help combat this crisis. Join Joshua Jackson and Oceana in taking the pledge to #BreakFreeFromPlastic.

Learn more and make your commitment: https://bit.ly/2yE3XTl

Marine National Monuments in the U.S. face a critical threat. The Trump administration is considering allowing commercial fishing in three of these vital protected areas, potentially weakening their long-standing protections.

We need your help to stop this. Add your name now to tell President Trump not to compromise our Marine National Monuments: https://bit.ly/2PTgTeC

The leatherback sea turtle, the largest living turtle at up to 2,200 pounds, urgently needs our help. These magnificent creatures, along with other at-risk species, face increasing peril.

Recent proposals by the Interior and Commerce Departments aim to fundamentally change Endangered Species Act regulations. If implemented, these changes would significantly weaken vital protections for vulnerable wildlife.

Act now: Tell President Trump not to weaken protections for threatened and endangered species. Sign the petition today.

Marine biologist Patricia Majluf initially focused on studying seals. Following a massive seal die-off, her research expanded to explore the intricate links between seals, fish, and the climate.

Majluf now explains the critical need for changes in Peru's fisheries management. She emphasizes adapting to ever-fiercer and increasingly unpredictable weather and ocean conditions.

Protecting sharks is crucial in the fight against climate change.

The international fin trade impacts up to 73 million sharks annually. You can help end this by adding your name to support a #FinBanNow.

Take action now: Support a #FinBanNow.

Ocean acidification, a dangerous consequence of climate change, occurs when the ocean absorbs excess atmospheric carbon. This carbon reacts with seawater, forming acid.

Acidified water erodes the hard body parts of marine life, including coral, bivalves, and plankton, threatening these vital ecosystems.

Humpback whales are charismatic large whales found globally, from Antarctica to the Arctic, inhabiting both coastal and open ocean waters.

To learn more about these lovable marine mammals, explore Oceana's marine encyclopedia: Oceana's marine encyclopedia.

Symbiotic relationships are prevalent throughout the world's oceans.

To understand these fascinating interactions and learn about the amazing ocean animals featured, explore Oceana's marine encyclopedia: Oceana Marine Encyclopedia.

At Talks at Google, Peter Kohler (The Plastic Tide) and Dr. Stefan Leutenegger (Imperial College London) discuss the escalating ocean plastic crisis. They highlight how plastic threatens a vital $5 trillion economic resource and humanity's life support.

The Plastic Tide initiative quantifies this problem using drone imagery and machine learning. Their work involves a vast drone imagery database and a deep-learning algorithm for plastic detection and geo-referenced mapping.

The speakers will present early results, related research, and future strategies to limit ocean plastic. Learn more about their efforts at The Plastic Tide.

Van Jones presents a compelling social justice case against plastic pollution. He argues that plastic waste disproportionately harms impoverished communities and nations "first and worst," with far-reaching consequences for everyone, regardless of location or income.

In this powerful TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch [TEDxGP2] talk, filmed in 2010, Jones offers actionable ideas to reclaim our "throwaway planet." The event was produced by the Plastic Pollution Coalition at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, California.

Learn more at www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org

Artist Dianna Cohen reveals the harsh truths of plastic pollution, impacting our oceans and daily lives. She also offers insights on how to break free from the plastic gyre.

Learn more at the Plastic Pollution Coalition.

Oceans cover 71% of Earth, sustaining over a billion people. Yet, overfishing is rapidly depleting this vital resource, threatening life and protein for a hungry planet.

Fortunately, oceans are remarkably resilient. Ten countries manage most wild seafood, and Oceana has achieved critical policy victories in many, safeguarding over a million square miles.

We can reverse this decline by ending overfishing, controlling bycatch, and protecting ocean nurseries. Join Oceana today to help ensure bountiful oceans for generations to come.

On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon explosion killed 11 crew members and caused the worst oil spill in American history. For 87 days, over 200 million gallons of oil flooded the Gulf of Mexico, devastating wildlife and exposing 50,000 cleanup volunteers to harmful chemicals.

We cannot afford another Deepwater Horizon. Urge President Obama to protect the Arctic and Atlantic from new oil drilling and seismic airgun blasting.

Knowing where your seafood comes from is crucial. An opaque supply chain enables illegal fishing, fraud, health risks, and human trafficking, threatening oceans and consumers. Traceability, by tracking fish from boat to plate, ensures transparency and accountability, making seafood safe, legal, and honestly labeled.

Learn more about seafood traceability at oceana.org/FishStories.

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Over 100 coastal communities now oppose the Obama Administration's offshore drilling proposal for the Southeast coast (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia). This plan threatens jobs, tourism, and risks devastating oil spills like the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Due to widespread opposition from communities, elected leaders, and industries, the Administration is reexamining its proposed leasing plan, with a new draft expected in early 2016. Learn more about the grassroots opposition: usa.oceana.org/seismic-airgun-...

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