Climate change is shaking up the seas, changing fish distribution throughout the oceans. And fishers in the tropics are ...

Great hammerheads are found worldwide in tropical, coastal waters. These solitary sharks are known to migrate long distances upwards of 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles). They are distinguished from ...

A new law in the U.S. state of New Jersey will reduce single-use plastics at restaurants and in takeout food orders that too often end up in our oceans, following campaigning by O ...

When people imagine studying marine life, they often picture scuba divers swimming alongside schools of fish, or scientists carefully tagging sea lions and sharks. Those methods are important, but ...

This nudibranch is typically creamy white, bordered by a distinct dark line along its mantle. Its dark ear-like structures, which are called rhinophores, and dark-lined gills also serve to enhance its ...

Oceana is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our fast-paced Global Marketing and Communications team. This role is responsible for producing high-impact visuals across ...

The common brittlestar can be found off coasts throughout the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles down to South Africa. Its size ranges widely, with its five spined legs spanning 1-10 ...

The vampire squid is a small, deep-sea cephalopod that grows to about 21 centimeters (8.3 inches) long. Its name comes from its dark coloration and the webbing that stretches between its arms, which ...

These large coastal sharks can grow to be up to 3 meters (10 feet) long, although sizes around 2.3-2.4 meters (7.5 -8 feet) are more common. Their most notable feature is two sensory barbels that hang ...

Known for its distinctive yellow-green color, the yellow tube sponge can live as a single tube or in clusters. Like corals, they are stationary animals that live in one place their whole life. As ...

OCEANA is the largest organization working exclusively on ocean conservation. It was established in 2001 and is based in Washington, D.C., USA. Its North American, South American, and European offices ...