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If anyone in my family has a question about the ocean, I’m the first person they ask. While I was on vacation recently, my sister would constantly point at things swimming beneath the waves and ask me, “What’s that?” One...

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, Michele represented the State o...

Imagine lounging on a beach chair, an umbrella perched perfectly above as you look out onto the beautiful ocean waves, each crash like music to your ears. You take a deep breath and feel the cool breeze fill your lungs....

It’s almost that time of year again, when the ocean community converges in Washington, DC, for Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW). Next week, scientists, policymakers, advocates and business leaders will come together to lea...

Have you ever heard of an oceanic whitetip shark? While this species may not be the most famous of all sharks, these sharks can be found in almost every ocean, making them among the most widespread of all shark species....

When you think of BIG ocean animals, you probably think of blue whales or whale sharks. But, there is a whole class of ocean animals that we should also be thinking of when it comes to size—marine invertebrates. Did...

When I took on the role as Ocean Conservancy’s director of climate and plastics initiative, I was determined to be more “out there” in 2023. But be careful what you wish for! I certainly didn’t expect to be sharing a pho...

All animals—whether fish, dog, snail or human—need to breathe. We take in oxygen and process it through tiny mitochondria (also known as the power houses of the cell) and expel carbon dioxide—a method that powers the res...

Our ocean is a magical place, and it’s easy to become mesmerized by all it has to offer. No matter where you live, it’s never too early to teach children to love—and care for!—our ocean and its incredible wildlife. ...

I remember when I first heard about the #TeamSeas campaign. It was March 2020. Two YouTubers by the names of MrBeast and Mark Rober approached Ocean Conservancy to talk about their idea to create a major social movement...