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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 10h

🪸 Florida’s coral reefs are in crisis after massive bleaching — but scientists are attempting to fight back using coral sourced from other countries to see if they can replant and restore what’s been lost. 🐠🌍

Read more 👉 https://n.pr/48kNhlu
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Scientists are using corals from other countries to save Florida's dying reefs

The past three summers have been the worst on record for Florida's coral reefs. To try to restore them, scientists are breeding corals that can handle heat better, using coral from other countries.

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Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 19h

🚨 BREAKING: Half the UK’s top 10 fish stocks are being overexploited

🐟 We’ve done one of the most comprehensive health checks of UK seas & the data is undeniable

⚠️ #Overfishing is emptying our seas, & it’s a political choice

📩 Tell PM Keir Starmer to act: act.oceana.org/page/178303/...

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 1d

🌊 Big win for oceans!

Brazil has adopted its first national decree to fight plastic pollution — with @OceanaBrasil helping draft stronger measures to regulate production & reduce single-use plastics.

Learn more about our progress toward cleaner seas: oceana.org/plastics

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 1d

A rare deep-sea showdown caught on camera 🐋🦑

Scientists believe this may be the first-ever video of a sperm whale surfacing with a giant squid in its mouth — a glimpse into life in the ocean’s depths.

Watch 👉 https://bit.ly/4gZBWcz

Scientists stunned after capturing footage of never-before-seen battle between ocean giants: 'Possibly the first ever confirmed video'

This jaw-dropping video shows a sperm whale with a giant squid in its mouth — offering a rare firsthand look at deep-sea drama.

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 2d

READ: The EU’s ban on discards was meant to end one of the most wasteful practices in fishing: throwing unwanted catch back into the sea. Yet, years after it was introduced under the Common Fisheries Policy, countries are failing to enforce it. https://oceana.ly/470f0FJ

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 5d

#FUNFACT: Humans have only seen just 0.001% of the deep sea – meaning it is almost entirely unexplored.

But deep-sea mining could cause irreversible harm to this mysterious, fragile world.

Learn what’s at stake 👉 https://oceana.ly/487nQUi

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 5d

Say SEAS – it’s #WorldSmileDay!! 😁

What gives these fish their grinning look? It's because of what they eat! Their unusual teeth or beaks are perfect for cracking open hard shells or chomping coral.

Learn more facts that will make you smile: https://oceana.ly/3KreTLR

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 5d

A new report from the EAT-Lancet Commission highlights the importance of seafood to help feed the global population a healthy diet within planetary boundaries – but this needs to be done sustainably.

Learn more: https://oceana.ly/48evP1R
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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 9d

In the Philippines, fish is a lifeline. Yet artisanal fishers face enormous challenges: climate change, depleted fish stocks, illegal fishing, and post-harvest losses.

On this #IDAFLW, learn more about Oceana’s campaign to reduce fish loss and boost livelihoods 👉 https://oceana.ly/3Kp5qVf #IDAFLW

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 11d

Let’s give a hand to our national public lands!! 👏

To celebrate #NationalPublicLandsDay, we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite U.S. national parks that boast unique views & ecosystems.

Read more about our picks & how you can help protect them 👉 https://oceana.ly/4gFcZTG

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 14d

Once again, science shows that protection works!🌊✨

In 2016, after years of persistent advocacy from Oceana, Spain banned bottom trawling in the vibrant Menorca channel. Today, nine years later, science confirms that these protections are working! 👉 https://oceana.ly/3W4vK9A

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 14d

The winners of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 have just been announced! 📣 ✨

From swimming with a family of sperm whales to being face to face with a batfish – these artists capture magic moments – connecting us all to the world beneath the waves. http://bit.ly/46SMh6H

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 – in pictures

The winner of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 has been revealed. The competition, presented by Oceanographic and Blancpain, showcases breathtaking images that celebrate the ocean’s beauty and ...

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 15d

🌊 In Mexico’s Yucatán, vibrant reefs teem with life — from sea turtles to corals! 🦈🪸✨

After an expedition with Blancpain, Oceana fought to protect these underwater treasures — and won. 💙

Read more about this impactful expedition: http://bit.ly/4nfYRTi

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 15d

Raise your hand if you want the expansion of offshore drilling to stop! ✋🦦

Off the coast where sea otters play, eat, rest, & raise their young, there are active oil rigs – posing threats to the future of these animals.

Help us save sea otters: http://oceana.ly/47Mo7vJ

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 15d

A new study reveals that although they are often overlooked, dried fish are critical to helping feed millions of people across Africa.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nItEIj

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 16d

⚠️ Meat from vulnerable shark species – like the great hammerhead – is being sold in U.S. stores under ambiguous or incorrect labels.

Until we improve traceability, it can be hard to know what’s ending up on consumers’ plates.

Read the full story: http://bit.ly/4nCmXro

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 17d

Sea Otter Awareness Week starts today! 🦦🌿

This charismatic animal is more than just a cute face – it also plays a critical role in keeping kelp forests healthy along the Pacific Coast.

Learn more: https://oceana.ly/4gEPOcb

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 19d

🎉BREAKING: The High Seas Treaty has reached 60 ratifications — enough to enter into force!

This landmark agreement creates a pathway to help protect the high seas — waters beyond any one country’s authority that cover nearly half our planet. https://oceana.ly/3VqpI2Y

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 19d

For over 20 years, Oceana has won victories that rebuild abundant oceans.

Now we’ll be launching operations in Ghana, where we will campaign alongside coastal communities to rebuild fish populations and strengthen livelihoods.

Read more 👉 https://oceana.ly/46EXXdc

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 20d

Some of your favorite ocean animals are in danger. 🚨

U.S. Congress is considering gutting the Marine Mammal Protection Act – the law that keeps whales, seals, sea otters & more safe from harm.

Speak up for the voiceless. Tell Congress: we need the MMPA: https://oceana.ly/3VCsNx3

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 21d

#FUNFACT: Giant manta rays can reach wingspans of more than 25 feet, but they survive mostly on tiny plankton! 🌊

This #WorldMantaDay, explore Oceana’s Species Spotlight on these gentle giants and why they need our protection ➡️ https://oceana.ly/47H7B01

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 23d

BREAKING: The @wto.org's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force today—a long-awaited step towards curbing the billions in public funds that fuel overfishing.

This marks a milestone, but more action is needed to safeguard fish & communities that depend on them. https://oceana.ly/46qQ0qZ

WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Enters into Force

While this marks a milestone, more action is needed to safeguard fish and the communities that depend on them before time runs out.

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 25d

🌿 Meet Allison Ifield — also known as “Mangrove Mama!”

As a tour guide in Belize, she witnessed firsthand the decline of mangrove forests and decided to take action. Dive into her story & get inspired! https://oceana.ly/4geuVEu

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 26d

For over 50 years, the Marine Mammal Protection Act has saved whales, sea otters, seals, and countless other animals.

But now it's in danger – and so are the animals that rely on it. ⚠️

Read more about the MMPA: https://oceana.ly/3HXKwvD

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 28d

Oceana’s 2025 New York Gala was a night to remember!

We honored award-winning actor Laura Dern and Bloomberg Philanthropies' Patti Harris for their dedication to protecting our oceans—and celebrated the supporters and advocates making waves for a thriving blue planet. https://oceana.ly/4mdFLMz 🌊💙

Sam Waterston and Sue Rockefeller at Oceana's 2025 New York Gala

Laura Dern, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, and Sam Waterston at Oceana's 2025 New York Gala

Rakiem Walker, GLRYA, Sue Rockefeller, Nikoa Evans-Hendricks, and The Rakiem Walker Project at Oceana's 2025 New York Gala

Patti Harris and Sam Waterston at Oceana's 2025 New York Gala

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