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 ...

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 ...

Despite their protruding teeth giving them a menacing appearance, sand tigers have a reputation for being slow-moving, and not aggressive. They can measure up to 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) and can be ...

The blue shark gets its name from the striking blue coloration on their back, giving them a distinctive appearance. The contrast between their white underbelly and dark blue back is called ...

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 ...

Southern elephant seals are the largest seals in the world! Males can weigh up to 3,700 kilograms (8,157 pounds) and can grow to be up to 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) long. In contrast, females are much ...

The Mediterranean is the top tourism destination worldwide. Sunbathers and swimmers flock to the sea during summer holidays. Idyllic though it may seem, all is not well. The Mediterranean is the world ...

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.

Frilled sharks have long, slender bodies and can grow up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) in length. Chocolate brown in color, their most distinctive feature is their gill slits — six pairs of gills surrounded ...

Oceanic manta rays are the world’s largest rays and can grow a wingspan of up to 7.9 meters (26 feet) and can weigh over 2,267 kilograms (5,000 lbs). These oceanic explorers can be found in tropical ...

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, ...

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 ...