Up to 73 million shark fins enter the global trade annually. You can help protect sharks by urging your U.S. senators to pass a #FinBanNow. Take action here: https://bit.ly/35IcODb

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As fall colors emerge, discover vibrant marine life beneath the ocean's surface in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Elephant seals undergo a rapid coat shedding process known as a "catastrophic molt." Discover more about these unique marine mammals in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Discover California's iconic marine life, including Southern sea otters and California sea lions. Learn more about these adorable mammals in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3nVZiUM

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The King Penguin, nearly three feet tall, is the world's second-largest penguin, surpassed only by the Emperor Penguin. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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The giant manta ray, the world's largest ray, can reach up to 29 feet wide, significantly larger than other ray species. Discover more in our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/30F1LsD).

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Belize has taken a significant step to protect its ocean, banning fishing gear responsible for the indiscriminate killing of fish, turtles, manatees, and sharks. Learn more about this crucial victory: https://bit.ly/3lgByJu

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Leopard seals are true seals, named for their spotted fur. These top predators inhabit the Antarctic ice edge. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Oceans are vital, providing food, regulating global temperatures, and facilitating global transport. Despite their critical role, much about these incredible ecosystems remains undiscovered.

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Discover bioluminescent marine life, species that produce their own light through a chemical reaction. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Gentoo penguins, native to sub-Antarctic islands, face significant population declines due to climate change. These chilly environments are vital for their breeding and foraging, but their "near threatened" status on the IUCN Red List highlights an urgent need for protection.

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Southern Resident orcas face starvation and high calf mortality, with 40% of calves not surviving, due to a critical lack of Chinook salmon. Join Oceana today to help protect these vital marine mammals: Join Oceana.

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Ribbon eels typically inhabit burrows, emerging to swim with graceful, ribbon-like movements. Explore more fascinating marine species on our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Giant clams trap microplastics, harming marine life. Oceana combats this by campaigning to reduce single-use plastic at its source, limiting ocean pollution. Learn more here.

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The stonefish injects venom potent enough to kill an adult in under an hour. While extremely painful, this venom is used for defense against predators, not for capturing prey, effectively deterring even the strongest threats. Learn more on our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/32OI0PC

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Discover five of the ocean's most bizarre creatures. Explore our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/34VjXkO) for more fascinating insights.

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Nate Liebenberg, co-founder of idiveblue.com, champions awareness regarding the severe impact of throwaway plastics. These pollutants devastate marine species, contaminate our precious waters, and ultimately endanger human well-being.

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Great white sharks, powerful apex predators, face extinction risk. New research indicates they are among one-third of marine megafauna species threatened over the next century. Worst-case projections suggest 62% of shark species could be lost.

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