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The ocean is our planet’s lifeline, teeming with wonders both seen and unseen—and it needs our protection now more than ever. In Ocean Conservancy’s blog, explore the evidence-based solutions we champion, the passionate advocates driving change, and the policy victories creating lasting impact for our ocean. From the Arctic to local coastlines, discover how Ocean Conservancy is tackling our blue planet’s most significant challenges and how you can join the movement.

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Does Eating Plastics Really Kill Ocean Animals?
Britta Baechler, Ph.D., Erin Murphy, Ph.D., Nick Mallos
Ocean Conservancy’s latest research shows just how much ingested plastic is likely to cause death in seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals
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Climate Finance Goals for Our Ocean at COP30
Shamini Selvaratnam
With world leaders meeting right now in Belém, Brazil, they have the chance to elevate our ocean as a climate solution
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Recent Trends Impacting U.S. Fisheries and American Seafood
Meredith Moore
Watch out for these troubling signs that the U.S. fishery management systems is unraveling at the seams
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Learning From Indigenous Ocean Knowledge
Henry Huntington
Respecting and harnessing the knowledge of the Iñupiat and their counterparts is essential to the understanding needed for effective conservation
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Introducing Ocean Conservancy’s 2025 Photo Contest Winners
Megan Montemurno
Andrés Ballestros claims Judge’s Choice winning prize with The Art of Survival
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Fingerprinting the Source of Nitrogen Pollution in Tampa Bay
Guest Blogger
Understanding and addressing nitrogen pollution

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Massive Bigeye Mackerel run on a health reef
Atlantic spadefish
A blue-footed booby from the Galapagos Islands breaks the ocean's surface in a swift and precise flight. With its wings spread and eyes focused, it catches a gleaming fish in its beak. The water splashes around it in a fleeting but powerful scene of the natural balance between predator and prey.
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Recent Trends Impacting U.S. Fisheries and American Seafood

Maintaining a healthy ocean includes ensuring that fisheries are sustainable and fish stocks are abundant. If you like to eat seafood, go fishing or visit the coast, then how United States f…

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Forecasting a Future for South Atlantic Red Snapper

Fishermen and the latest fishery stock assessment agree: There are a lot of red snapper in the South Atlantic. Yet, promising numbers alone do not tell the whole story of red snapper off the…

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House Budget Proposal for NOAA Would Spell Disaster for Fisheries

In early September, the House Committee on Appropriations passed its proposed budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as part of the larger Commerce, Justice,…

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We Need NOAA to Keep Fishing Communities Strong

The United States has long recognized the link between our ocean and our economy. For nearly 50 years, bipartisan congressional leadership has designed and built a world-class science and ma…

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Fisheries Science October 23, 2024

The Highs and Lows of Black Cod

This blog was written by Michele Conrad, advisor to Ocean Conservancy on achieving priority fish conservation and ecosystem goals on the West Coast. As a former state ocean policy manager, M…

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Fisheries Science October 16, 2024

Calamari Poses Sustainability and Climate Challenges

So common is batter-fried squid—Calamari, as it’s labeled on seafood menus—that it may come as a surprise how unique and important this valuable species is to coastal communities a…

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Fisheries October 9, 2024

The Bering Sea Snow Crab Collapse: A Climate-Driven Crisis

October is National Seafood Month, a time to celebrate the incredible diversity of ocean life and the hardworking communities that rely on the ocean for food, livelihoods, recreation and oth…

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Fisheries October 2, 2024

Gag Grouper Fishery Deserves Your Attention

October 1 kicked off National Seafood Month, a great time to remember the importance of effective fishery management that supports sustainable fisheries. It is also a time to reflect on how…

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Fisheries August 26, 2024

Megamouth Sharks are Megacool

Despite being megabig, the megamouth shark has stayed relatively hidden in the sea for ages—having only been discovered in 1976. These sharks were found off the coast of Hawaii when one was…

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