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Biggest Invertebrates in the Ocean

When you think of BIG ocean animals, you probably think of blue whales or whale sharks. But, …

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Michelle Frey
Senior Director, Digital Outreach
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TEDxPortland: The Intersection of Climate and Plastics

When I took on the role as Ocean Conservancy’s director of climate and plastics initiative, I …

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Aarthi Ananthanarayanan
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Can Fish Breathe Air?

All animals—whether fish, dog, snail or human—need to breathe. We take in oxygen and process it …

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Erin Spencer
Ocean Resources for Kids of All Ages

Our ocean is a magical place, and it’s easy to become mesmerized by all it has …

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Emily Simeral Roberts
Director, Digital Engagement & Advocacy
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#TeamSeas Reaches 15-Million-Pound Milestone

I remember when I first heard about the #TeamSeas campaign. It was March 2020. Two YouTubers …

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Allison Schutes
Director, International Coastal Cleanup
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Here in the United States, it’s sometimes hard to imagine what a world without single-use plastic …

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Lyssa Manning
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Ryan Ono
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Our ocean is a magical place, and it’s easy to become mesmerized by all it has …

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Emily Simeral Roberts
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#TeamSeas Reaches 15-Million-Pound Milestone

I remember when I first heard about the #TeamSeas campaign. It was March 2020. Two YouTubers …

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Allison Schutes
Director, International Coastal Cleanup
Trash Free Seas
How a Tropical Island Paradise Went Zero-Waste

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Lyssa Manning
Conservation Operations Manager
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Ryan Ono
Manager, Climate Program
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New Research on Noise Pollution

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Sarah Bobbe
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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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Michelle Frey
Senior Director, Digital Outreach
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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
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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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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
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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
Protecting the Arctic
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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