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Triggerfish are named for their unique dorsal fin, which locks upright for protection. The large first spine is secured by the second, and can only be lowered when the second spine is pulled back, much like a trigger. Learn more about these fascinating fish here.
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The bull shark is a large predatory species, reaching 11 feet and nearly 700 pounds. Unique among sharks, it thrives in both coastal seas and freshwater environments like rivers and lakes. It belongs to the requiem shark family (Carcharhinidae).
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Spotted eagle rays, reaching nearly 11 feet long, are active swimmers and one of the largest eagle rays, surpassed only by mantas.
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Nurse sharks are frequently observed on coral and rocky reefs throughout the eastern Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Discover more about them in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.
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Sea cucumbers are marine invertebrates, part of the echinoderm family alongside sea urchins and sea stars.
Often called "edible sea cucumbers," they are a fisheries species consumed globally, particularly in Asia.
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Oceana champions science-based policies, having protected nearly 4 million square miles of ocean. We fight to safeguard our oceans worldwide.
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In July 2020, The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, with partners including the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, released "Breaking the Plastic Wave." This robust study on ocean plastic pollution revealed that without action, plastic volume will double, ocean entry will almost triple, and ocean stocks will quadruple by 2040. This aligns with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's 2016 warning of more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.
The study emphasizes that a circular economy for plastic is the sole solution to tackle waste and pollution at its source. This vision already unites over 850 organizations through the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and Plastics Pact network. Learn more about the study here.
Dame Ellen MacArthur urges "bold and urgent action" to address plastic pollution. A 2020 study, "Breaking the Plastic Wave," by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, reveals a grim forecast: without intervention, by 2040, plastic on the market will double, annual ocean entry will almost triple, and ocean stocks will quadruple. This echoes the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's 2016 warning of more plastic than fish by 2050.
The study confirms a circular economy for plastic is the only way to tackle waste at its source. This vision already unites over 850 organizations. Find out more here.
The ocean sunfish is a large, oddly shaped fish named for its habit of floating on its side at the sea surface, warming itself in the sun. Lacking a tail, it swims with large dorsal and anal fins. As the world's heaviest bony fish, it can weigh up to 5,100 pounds. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/2OJ9T51
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North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with only about 400 individuals remaining. Fatal ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements are primary threats, causing deaths to outnumber births. Oceana Canada advocates for mandatory speed limits in key passages like the Cabot Strait to prevent further fatalities.
Oceana's Ship Speed Watch is an innovative tool that monitors ship speeds and positions in whale habitats along the East Coast. Utilizing AIS data, it displays restriction zones, emphasizing how enforced speed limits can prevent deadly collisions—a leading cause of whale injury and death.
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The vampire squid, despite its name and appearance, is neither a squid nor an octopus, but a unique creature classified in its own order. It possesses eight arms and two tentacles. Its name derives not from blood-sucking, but from its dark coloration and the cape-like webbing between its arms. This species inhabits the dark mesopelagic zone. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2WqOUYZ
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Dumbo octopuses are the deepest-living known octopuses, inhabiting the open ocean down to at least 13,100 feet (4000 m). Life at these extreme depths requires adaptation to very cold water and complete darkness. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.
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Oceana research shows Amazon customers, especially Prime members, are deeply concerned about plastic pollution and its impact on oceans. With increased online shopping, they overwhelmingly want Amazon and other major retailers to offer plastic-free packaging choices.
Amazon shipped an estimated 7 billion packages globally in 2019, often using plastic that contributes to the 17.6 billion pounds entering our oceans annually, devastating marine life. Amazon can significantly reduce this pollution by providing customers with plastic-free options.
Learn more about the campaign here. Tell Amazon to offer plastic-free packaging by signing the petition. Stay connected with Oceana: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.
The flamboyant cuttlefish uses its two tentacles to quickly strike prey, bringing it to its beak. Discover more about marine life in our encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/2CvBKmi
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Actor and activist Sam Waterston warns that 17.6 billion pounds of plastic pollute our oceans annually. Support Oceana's vital work to combat this crisis by visiting OCEANA.ORG/GIVE.
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The great white shark, one of the world's largest predatory fish, can consume marine mammals weighing hundreds of pounds. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3dwXNWH
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Oceana recently participated in the Fashinnovation World Oceans Day Event.
The organization was represented by CEO Andy Sharpless, Ambassador Maya Gabeira, Board member Susan Rockefeller, and Chief Policy Officer Jackie Savitz.
The adult male narwhal is unmistakable, known for its unique tusk. This tusk, actually an upper jaw tooth, can exceed six feet in length, making it unlike any other marine mammal. Discover more in our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/2X7E3np).
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Comb jellies shine without bioluminescence. Their cilia, or "combs," reflect light, creating a vibrant rainbow of colors.
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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection
“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.
Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.
