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What is a Dragonet?

You might not know them by name, but dragonets’ vibrant colors and elongated dorsal fins make …

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Billy Unotti
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Meet the Giant Isopod of the Deep Sea

One of the creatures I’m most curious of when I consider the murky shadows of the …

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Megan Montemurno
Senior Manager, Digital Outreach
Confronting Climate Change
How is Ocean Warming Impacting the Shipping Industry?

As deeply troubling reports continue to come in about ocean waters hitting historic hot temperatures, sectors …

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Delaine McCullough
Shipping Emissions Policy Manager, Arctic Program
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Sarah Cooley
Director, Climate Science
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What the Foam?!

I’ve had the opportunity to travel to beaches around the world, from the white sands of …

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Nick Mallos
Vice President of Conservation, Ocean Plastics
Confronting Climate Change
What is a Barrier Island?

Barrier islands, such as North Carolina’s Outer Banks, are thin stretches of land that run parallel …

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Advancing Ocean Justice
Black Surf Santa Cruz Celebrates Third Annual Liberation Paddle Out

This blog post was co-written by Black Surf Santa Cruz founder Esabella Bonner and board secretary …

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Warm-blooded vs. Cold-blooded—What’s the Difference?

The year 2023 is on track to be the hottest year on record, and many people are feeling …

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What the Foam?!

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Nick Mallos
Vice President of Conservation, Ocean Plastics
Confronting Climate Change
What is a Barrier Island?

Barrier islands, such as North Carolina’s Outer Banks, are thin stretches of land that run parallel …

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Katie Hogge
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Advancing Ocean Justice
Black Surf Santa Cruz Celebrates Third Annual Liberation Paddle Out

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Warm-blooded vs. Cold-blooded—What’s the Difference?

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All About Sperm Whales

My fascination with sperm whales was first kindled when I saw a skeleton of two whales …

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Associate Director, Digital Advocacy
Why Do Humpback Whales Breach?

Like so many of you, I am juggling working from home with two school-aged kids. And …

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Michelle Frey
Senior Director, Digital Outreach
Ocean Life
Why is an Orca Not a Whale?

It’s not uncommon to hear ocean lovers say that their favorite whale is the “killer whale”—or, …

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Katie Hogge
Digital Outreach Manager
Top 5 Biggest Whales in the Ocean

It’s hard to fully comprehend just how BIG whales are—until you see them with your very …

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Michelle Frey
Senior Director, Digital Outreach
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All About Sperm Whales

My fascination with sperm whales was first kindled when I saw a skeleton of two whales …

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Why Do Humpback Whales Breach?

Like so many of you, I am juggling working from home with two school-aged kids. And …

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Senior Director, Digital Outreach
Ocean Life
Why is an Orca Not a Whale?

It’s not uncommon to hear ocean lovers say that their favorite whale is the “killer whale”—or, …

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Katie Hogge
Digital Outreach Manager
Top 5 Biggest Whales in the Ocean

It’s hard to fully comprehend just how BIG whales are—until you see them with your very …

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Michelle Frey
Senior Director, Digital Outreach
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The Arctic is heating up fast. The largest threat to Arctic species is climate change, affecting both their habitat and the food they eat. As sea ice melts, more waterways are opening up for ship traffic, posing yet another threat to Arctic wildlife.
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How Can We Protect the North Pacific Right Whale?

This blog was written by Kirsten Williams, Summer 2022 Legal Intern for Ocean Conservancy. Kirsten is entering …

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My Trip Along the Alaska Marine Highway System

The puffins flap vigorously to stay aloft, and those with full bellies can only flop across …

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Henry Huntington
Director, Arctic Science
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Meet Ocean Conservancy’s Director of Arctic Indigenous-Led Conservation

I was lucky to grow up around Cook Inlet in Alaska, and the region is still …

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Jonathon Ross
Director of Arctic Indigenous-led Conservation
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Biden Administration Decision Curbs New Drilling

At the beginning of May, the Biden administration canceled proposed offshore oil and gas lease sales …

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Andrew Hartsig
Senior Director, Arctic Program
Protecting The Arctic
How Can We Protect the North Pacific Right Whale?

This blog was written by Kirsten Williams, Summer 2022 Legal Intern for Ocean Conservancy. Kirsten is entering …

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Protecting The Arctic
My Trip Along the Alaska Marine Highway System

The puffins flap vigorously to stay aloft, and those with full bellies can only flop across …

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Henry Huntington
Director, Arctic Science
Protecting The Arctic
Meet Ocean Conservancy’s Director of Arctic Indigenous-Led Conservation

I was lucky to grow up around Cook Inlet in Alaska, and the region is still …

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Jonathon Ross
Director of Arctic Indigenous-led Conservation
Government Relations
Protecting The Arctic
Biden Administration Decision Curbs New Drilling

At the beginning of May, the Biden administration canceled proposed offshore oil and gas lease sales …

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Andrew Hartsig
Senior Director, Arctic Program

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