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Saltwater crocodiles, also known affectionately as “salties,” are formidable predators, known for their massive size and powerful jaws. But there’s more to them than meets the eye! Here are five facts you probably didn’t know about saltwater crocodiles. POWERFUL JAWS Their extremely powerful jaws are responsible for creating the strongest documented bite in the animal world. These reptiles can…
Keith Behner and Cathy Stiefel grew up on opposite edges of the American continent: Behner on the California coast, Stiefel in rural New York. Behner spent long childhood days body surfing and snorkeling, while Stiefel passed hers on extended hikes. Today, the couple has merged their lifelong connections to nature into a shared commitment to ... Read more The post Keith Behner and Cathy Stiefel:…
As Oceana celebrates its 25th anniversary, CEO Jim Simon sat down with Ted Danson, longtime ocean advocate and Oceana Board Member. They discussed Oceana’s beginnings, accomplishments, and what continues to bring them hope for the future. “Experience gives me hope,” Simon said. “The number of policy changes we’ve been able to win to improve the ... Read more The post Looking Back, Forging Forward:…
Imagine working 22 hours a day on board a distant-water fishing vessel. It’s grueling work; lifting heavy nets in and out of the water, wrangling whatever is caught from the depths of the ocean — it could be fish, sharks, or whales, but you were given no training or supplies. Your passport and ID documents were confiscated, and you are denied clean water to drink and bathe. You do not have access…
Did you know orcas are led by their grandmothers? Orcas are one of only five species known to go through menopause, and their post-reproductive females become leaders of the pod, guiding hunts and passing down generations of survival knowledge to their families. Meet the ocean’s most powerful matriarchs. A Brief Introduction Despite their name, “killer ... Read more The post Orca Species…
This blog is the first in a new series “Little Giants” exploring the importance of forage fish and the marine ecosystems they inhabit around the world. Why Forage Fish Depend on Salish Sea Kelp Forests Most people wouldn’t give “forage fish” a second thought. These fish are small, silvery, and often not very impressive looking, swimming around ... Read more The post Little Giants: Forage Fish of…
Vera Coelho is Executive Director and Vice President at Oceana in Europe, leading a team of 30+ advocates, scientists, and communicators to protect and restore the oceans. A political scientist with nearly 20 years of experience working to protect freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, Coelho joined Oceana in April 2020. Coelho has successfully campaigned for the adoption of ... Read more The post…
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, small-scale fishers describe changing seas and the fight for their future The sun is setting on the United Kingdom’s promise to end overfishing. Seven years ago, the U.K. government pledged a new era of “gold standard” fisheries management, yet small-scale fishers continue to find fewer fish in the sea. ... Read more The post A Living for the Many appeared first…
Distant-water fishing vessels sail out into the vast open ocean far from their home shores, chasing schools of tuna, squid, or other valuable species. These vessels can spend a year or more at sea before they see land again. While they may look self-sufficient disappearing over the horizon, they never truly operate alone. Thousands of ... Read more The post Friends in Far Places: Who Supports…
Will artificial intelligence help or harm ocean conservation? From orbit, satellites silently monitor the ocean depths, gathering more information than could ever be collected from ships or shore. They capture the ocean’s color, surface temperature, and movement, revealing where marine ecosystems are flourishing — and where they are under pressure. But this global view comes with a ... Read more…
