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As we welcome a new year, we're full of hope and gratitude. Our work to protect the oceans mean

As we begin a new year, we're filled with hope and gratitude. Our vital work protecting the oceans safeguards our future, and supporters like you are essential to our victories. We invite you to reflect on our 2023 achievements.

Ready to get involved in 2024? Explore ways to contribute at www.oceana.org/waystogive.

Did you know sea otters have pockets?

Discover fascinating insights into the world of sea otters.

Watch now to learn five fun facts about these captivating marine mammals.

Sleepy sharks

Did you know nurse sharks enjoy a good nap?

These fascinating marine creatures are known for their resting behaviors, often found stationary on the ocean floor.

Turns out sharks are really, REALLY old!

Sharks are incredibly ancient creatures, having roamed the oceans for an astonishingly long period.

Their lineage dates back over 400 million years, predating most dinosaurs and even trees. This remarkable evolutionary success highlights their adaptability and resilience across vast geological timescales.

Manatees vs. dugongs

Sea cows, a collective term for large, herbivorous marine mammals, primarily refer to manatees and dugongs. These gentle giants inhabit warm coastal waters and rivers across the globe.

Though often confused due to their similar appearance and aquatic lifestyle, manatees and dugongs possess distinct anatomical and geographical differences. Can you identify what sets these fascinating creatures apart?

FLAMINGOS: Pretty in pink | Oceana

Despite its name, the American flamingo inhabits warm coastal habitats globally. Symbolically adopt a flamingo today to support conservation efforts: Adopt a Flamingo.

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BLACK TIP SHARKS: Social swimmers | Oceana

These sharks are easily identified by their fins, which appear dipped in black paint. Symbolically adopt one today: https://bit.ly/3sOtKad

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CHRYSAORA JELLYFISH: Pretty, but painful | Oceana

Discover the wonder of stunning sea creatures like jellyfish. Symbolically adopt one today and support our conservation efforts: bit.ly/3RoioE3.

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STINGRAYS: Graceful gliders | Oceana

Stingrays are bottom-dwelling creatures that prefer sandy reef environments where prey is abundant. Symbolically adopt a ray today: https://bit.ly/3PoQC82

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MORAY EEL: Lean and green | Oceana

Despite its serpentine appearance, the green moray eel is not a snake! Symbolically adopt a moray today: bit.ly/467ggEX

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ALOSA: The little fish that could | Oceana

These fish migrate long distances upriver to reach their spawning grounds.

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OCEAN ATHLETES: Check out these talented animals | Oceana

Explore the impressive abilities of cold-weather animals, from polar bears to penguins, in our Marine Life Encyclopedia. Subscribe to our channel and join our community of Wavemakers.

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WHICH IS WHICH: Manatee or Dugong? | Oceana

While similar, dugongs and manatees are distinct species. A key difference is their tails: manatees have round, paddle-like tails, whereas dugongs possess whale-like flukes.

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ORCA: The ocean's largest dolphin | Oceana

Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3OZR0dY

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NURSE SHARKS: These sharks are social sleepers | Oceana

Nurse sharks may nap often, but they're not anti-social! Learn more about these fascinating creatures in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/45cuZyd

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WEST INDIAN MANATEE: Gentle giants of the shallows | Oceana

Manatees can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes, spending much of their time underwater feeding on sea grasses and other vegetation. Support these gentle giants by symbolically adopting a Florida manatee today: bit.ly/3OYvPsL.

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LIONFISH: Wreaking havoc on Mexico's Bajos del Norte reef system | Oceana

Invasive lionfish severely damage marine ecosystems. During a 2021 expedition to Mexico's Bajos del Norte reef system, Oceana discovered these invaders at almost every site visited. Learn more about our findings here.

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BLUE WHALE: Huge whale, huge appetite | Oceana

The blue whale, the largest animal to ever exist, can consume 10 to 20 tons of food daily. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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POLAR BEAR CUBS: Growing up on the ice | Oceana

Polar bear cubs spend over two years with their mothers, learning vital survival and hunting skills for their harsh environment. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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PYGMY SEAHORSE: Tiny masters of disguise | Oceana

Pygmy seahorses are tiny masters of disguise!

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

The inside story of the AI breakthrough that won a Nobel Prize.

The Thinking Game takes you on a journey into the heart of leading AI lab DeepMind, capturing a team striving to unravel the mysteries of intelligence and life itself.

Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind AlphaGo, the documentary examines how DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis’s extraordinary beginnings shaped his lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence. It chronicles the rigorous process of scientific discovery, documenting how the team moved from mastering complex strategy games to solving the 50-year-old "protein folding problem" with AlphaFold - a breakthrough that would win a Nobel Prize.

Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival and a successful international tour, the film is now available here to watch for free.


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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection