10 Things to Know About Sea Turtles
This blog was written by Roger Di Silvestro, a field correspondent for Ocean Conservancy. Sea turtles are among the world’s most ancient vertebrates. When on land, they look cumbersome and awkward, their powerful front f...
10 Things to Know About Sea Turtles
Call up the Guinness Book of World Records! In the news this morning, we learned that a tiny bird from the Farne Islands, in England, has logged the longest migration ever recorded. The Arctic tern’s journey to Antarctic...
Five Reasons to Love the Arctic Tern
Warm weather is upon us! Whether you are jetting off to a tropical beach or are soaking up the rays in your backyard, it’s time to stock up on your summer reads. If you need some suggestions, don’t fear: We’ve pulled tog...
5 Must-Reads for Ocean Lovers
This blog was written by Roger Di Silvestro, a field correspondent for Ocean Conservancy. When you think of walruses, you may picture their tusks—the huge pinniped’s most familiar characteristic. But there is so much mor...
10 Things to Know About the Walrus
This blog was written by Roger Di Silvestro, a field correspondent for Ocean Conservancy. The tuxedo seems to have two separate origins. Why the fashion industry came up with the tux, and why it hasn’t vanished with the...
10 Things to Know about Penguins
Nothing ruins a sweeping ocean vista like…trash. Not only are piles of plastic an eyesore, they’re seriously harmful to the countless animals who call the ocean home. This Earth Day, take a minute to see how you can decr...
5 Easy Ways to Keep Our Ocean Trash Free
April 14th is National Dolphin Day, but we love them all year round. Dolphins are one of the most beloved creatures in the sea. These marine mammals are smart, charming and downright adorable. Today, we are focusing on s...
Seven Dolphin Species to Celebrate on National Dolphin Day
Our blog series on the lesser known (but just as cool) species of the Arctic continues with Arctic copepods. Read our other blogs from the series: polar cod and brittle stars. I’ve always loved ribbon seals, narwhals and...
Arctic Wildlife: Get to Know the Insect of the Sea, Arctic Copepods
Blog updated in April 2022 with more mimic octopus fun facts! The animal kingdom is packed with creatures that use strange and unusual methods to trick predators. From finding expert camouflage to playing dead, deceit is...
Why the Mimic Octopus is the Ultimate Master of Disguise
Our blog series on the lesser known (but just as cool) species of the Arctic continues with brittle stars. Read our other blogs from the series: polar cod and Arctic copepods. Brittle stars are seafloor dwelling organism...