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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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Biodiversity Climate General December 16, 2025

Celebrating Ocean Victories of 2025

When reflecting on conversations with my Ocean Conservancy colleagues, the word that repeatedly comes to mind to describe this year for us is fortitude. Collaboration and courage for ou…

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General October 6, 2025

What is a DAF and How Can it Support the Ocean?

A person’s legacy is often defined by the people they’ve touched and the causes they’ve supported throughout their lives. A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) provides an opportunity to be a part of t…

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