Plastics are now found even in the deepest parts of our oceans, highlighting the pervasive nature of this pollution.

Join Oceana and the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement to help address this critical issue: https://bit.ly/2FxAZYR.

The blue-footed booby is a distinctive seabird, easily recognized by its bright blue feet.

For more information about these unique birds, visit our marine encyclopedia: Marine Encyclopedia.

Chambered nautiluses, often called "living fossils," are critically endangered. These unique marine creatures urgently require the protections of the Endangered Species Act to prevent their extinction.

Add your name now to support their survival and help #StopExtinction. Sign the petition here: https://bit.ly/2XIY8yD

Humpback whales are renowned for their complex songs. However, these magnificent creatures now face threats that require our immediate attention and support.

Your voice is crucial to their protection. Join the effort to #DefendMarineMammals by adding your name here: Defend Marine Mammals.

West Indian manatees typically reside in shallow coastal seas but seek warm freshwater springs during colder winter months. This migration is crucial for their survival in dropping temperatures.

You can help protect these vulnerable creatures. Support the Endangered Species Act and the #StopExtinction movement by adding your name here.

Spinner dolphins are renowned for their acrobatic spins. While this unique behavior is captivating, these incredible creatures face a significant threat from dangerous offshore oil drilling.

You can help protect spinner dolphins and ensure they keep "spinning." Use your voice by adding your name to support their protection. Learn more and sign the petition here: Protect Our Coast.

The Trump administration's decision to open nearly all U.S. waters to offshore oil drilling faces strong opposition from coastal communities, a stance Washington should acknowledge.

Learn more about this issue on Oceana's website. Music by Adam Lindquist: adamlindquist.com.

The coconut octopus is renowned for its unique mobility and defense. It utilizes discarded shells as a portable home, extending its arms to "stilt walk" across the seafloor.

When threatened, this clever cephalopod quickly forms a dome-like shelter by bringing two shell halves together.

The sailfish, named for its distinctive dorsal fin, is widely recognized as the ocean's fastest fish, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph.

To learn more about this remarkable species, visit our marine encyclopedia.

Explore the fascinating symbiosis involving sea turtles. The Endangered Species Act has been crucial in preventing the extinction of green sea turtles, highlighting its vital role in marine conservation.

Support these magnificent creatures. Add your name to #StopExtinction and help protect green sea turtles: https://bit.ly/2SNIhjG

Manatees sleep 10-12 hours daily, often taking power naps.

Help protect these creatures and other endangered species from extinction. Add your name to support their defense: https://bit.ly/2TYtwqC #StopExtinction

Female humpback whales are known to form strong bonds, often having "best friends." This fascinating social behavior underscores the complex lives of marine mammals.

You can help ensure these whales and their friendships are protected for generations. Add your name to support marine mammal conservation and #DefendMarineMammals.

Sign our petition here: https://bit.ly/2RZpLQb

Octopuses are renowned for their mastery of disguise, but the mimic octopus elevates this ability to an extraordinary level.

Discover more about the ocean's most fascinating creatures by exploring Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia: Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia.

A new Southern Resident orca calf was recently spotted, the first live birth seen in this critically endangered species since 2015. While this is positive news, these orcas still face significant threats and need urgent help.

Their survival depends on immediate support. Add your name to help save Southern Resident orcas and #StopExtinction by signing up here.

Southern Resident orcas, known for their intricate social pods, are in critical danger. Only 75 individuals remain, and a devastating nearly 70% of pregnancies end in miscarriage.

These beloved orcas urgently need our help to avoid extinction. Do your part to save them: https://bit.ly/2sSNw24 #StopExtinction.

Explore the remote Russian High Arctic with conservation biologist Joshua Powell in the new series, *Frozen Islands, Arctic Seas*. Powell delves into critical biodiversity issues facing the region.

This week, he highlights the threat of plastic waste, often mistaken for food by seabirds. New episodes air every Wednesday – subscribe now to follow his journey and insights.

Connect with Joshua Powell on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about his work via National Geographic.

For eco-friendly canned tuna, look for the "pole and line" label. It’s today’s most sustainable choice.

Learn more on our blog: https://bit.ly/2LuVYwT

May your days be merry and bright, just like these comb jellies!

These marine creatures produce a fantastic light show in the ocean. They achieve this through a combination of diffracting light via cilia movement and bioluminescence.

It's a truly dazzling display. (🎥: Ryan M. Bolton)

Thanks to your support, Oceana achieved significant victories in 2018. We aim to build on this success and go even further in 2019.

Your year-end donation will have double the impact, helping us continue our vital work. Please donate before December 31st: Donate Now.

Oceans offer immense benefits.

Beyond buffering storm damage, they generate half the oxygen we breathe and provide many other unexpected contributions.