Every day, millions of small-scale fishers set out to sea with simple gear and big purpose. Their work directly helps increase nutrition, support livelihoods, and improve gender equality.

Oceana press releases share updates on our campaigns and mission to protect and restore the world’s oceans. They include explanations of the issues that our oceans face, our work to solve those issues ...

Oceana is campaigning around the world for science-based policies that stop overfishing, protect habitat, increase transparency, protect our climate, curb plastic pollution, and increase biodiversity.

Explore the Marine Life Encyclopedia to learn fun facts and more about your favorite marine animals. From sharks and sea turtles to ecosystems and corals, you’re in the right place to take a deep dive ...

We rely on fish for food and jobs, yet half of our fisheries around the world are overfished, and another 40% are fished to maximum levels. We know that when fisheries are properly managed, the fish ...

Oceana is an international organization with offices in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and Asia. Find the location, address, and contact information for Oceana offices, ...

Cookiecutter sharks are a relatively small shark species, only growing up to around 22 inches long. They are an open ocean species where they undertake daily vertical migrations, spending their days ...

Lemon sharks are found in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, from Virginia to southern Brazil, as well as parts of the Pacific. These sharks prefer a defined home range and are often seen aggregating ...

Cownose rays are dark to golden brown on top with a white underbelly and triangular ‘wings’ that can span up to 1.1 meters (3.6 feet). This species is native to the Western Atlantic Ocean, being found ...

Oceana welcomes the support of entertainers and influencers who want to raise awareness and financial resources for marine conservation. Whether it’s advocating to protect sea turtles, writing an ...

The oceans connect us all. They cover two-thirds of our blue planet and contain most of the life on Earth. They are as important to us as they are vast. But the oceans face many threats — from ...

Beluga whales are instantly recognizable by their bright white color and rounded foreheads. Known as the “canaries of the sea” for their wide range of vocalizations, these highly social whales thrive ...