Meet the Magnificent Frigatebird

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Celebrating the Legacy of #TeamSeas

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What is a Gummy Squirrel?

The name “gummy squirrel” seems more fitting for a dangerously delicious confection dreamt up by Willy …

Announcing Ocean Conservancy’s 2024 Photo Contest Winners

I’m honored to announce the winners of Ocean Conservancy’s 2024 Photo Contest. This year we received …

Oooh, Barracuda

This blog is best read with musical accompaniment. May we suggest, Barracuda by Heart? You’ll be …

Eliminating Plastics in South Florida

This blog was co-written by Natalia De Prisco. Natalia is an 11th grade student in Doral, …

The Mysterious World of Pyrosomes

“Sea pickles,” “sea worms,” “fire bodies”— these are just a few of the wacky nicknames for one …

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What is the Plural of Octopus?

What has eight arms, three hearts, uses camouflage and has a very confusing plural form? The …

How Does Filter Feeding Work?

The ocean is filled with a wide variety of organisms that employ different strategies to survive …

Why is There So Much Seaweed on the Beach?

I love long walks on the beach. No, I’m not writing a dating profile here. I …

What are Those Tiny Holes in Beach Sand?

One of my favorite things about going to the beach every year is taking long, early-morning …

Do Jellyfish Have Brains?

Do jellyfish have brains? The short answer is no, jellyfish do not have brains. But this …

What’s the Difference Between Stingrays and Skates?

Rays are unlike any other animals—their flat bodies and flapping “wings” give them one of the …

Why is an Orca Not a Whale?

It’s not uncommon to hear ocean lovers say that their favorite whale is the “killer whale”—or, …

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Plural of Octopus?

What has eight arms, three hearts, uses camouflage and has a very confusing plural form? The …

How Does Filter Feeding Work?

The ocean is filled with a wide variety of organisms that employ different strategies to survive …

Why is There So Much Seaweed on the Beach?

I love long walks on the beach. No, I’m not writing a dating profile here. I …

What are Those Tiny Holes in Beach Sand?

One of my favorite things about going to the beach every year is taking long, early-morning …

Do Jellyfish Have Brains?

Do jellyfish have brains? The short answer is no, jellyfish do not have brains. But this …

What’s the Difference Between Stingrays and Skates?

Rays are unlike any other animals—their flat bodies and flapping “wings” give them one of the …

Why is an Orca Not a Whale?

It’s not uncommon to hear ocean lovers say that their favorite whale is the “killer whale”—or, …

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Seafood Species Vulnerable to Climate Change

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All About the Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodiles are among the most terrifying animals of all time. Their slow, quiet and sudden way …

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5 Ocean Victories of 2022

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Climate change touches many aspects of our lives, including the food on our plates. Many of …

All About the Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodiles are among the most terrifying animals of all time. Their slow, quiet and sudden way …

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