Sea otters are threatened and highly vulnerable to extinction due to oil pollution, shifts in the food web, and habitat loss. When doused in oil, an otter’s fur loses its insulating properties, putting the animal at risk of hypothermia.

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Beluga whales are often called the "canaries of the sea."

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The whale shark, the ocean's largest fish, consumes tiny prey such as plankton, fish eggs, and schooling fish. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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California sea lions are the fastest sea lion species, a surprising fact given their appearance on land.

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Parrotfish create a protective mucus cocoon around themselves for safety while sleeping.

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While unicorns are mythical, our oceans teem with real-life horned wonders like narwhals and unicornfish. Discover these and other incredible marine species in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Mudskippers are unique amphibious fish, notable for their ability to thrive both in water and on land. Unlike most fish, they spend significant time out of aquatic environments.

These fascinating creatures are particularly known for their distinctive locomotion, utilizing their pectoral fins to "walk" or "skip" across terrestrial surfaces.

The sailfish, one of the ocean's fastest fish, can reach speeds up to 68 mph. These speedsters use their long bill to swipe and stab, stunning prey. Scientists believe their large, namesake sail enhances bill accuracy, acting as a keel for stability or a fence to herd prey.

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Learn about endangered ocean animals and Oceana's vital efforts to protect marine life. Many species face extinction, and our work is crucial to their survival.

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Zebra sharks undergo a remarkable transformation. While juveniles display distinctive stripes, their pattern shifts to spots as they mature, resembling a leopard more than a zebra.

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Discover the ocean's incredible biodiversity through fun facts about its diverse inhabitants.

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The narwhal's tusk, an elongated tooth, can reach nearly 10 feet. Learn more in our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/3YSsUW5).

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Longsnout seahorses are poor swimmers, often found clinging to mangroves, seagrasses, or gorgonian corals. They evade predators by camouflaging into their surroundings through their ability to change color.

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Male blue-footed boobies flaunt their blue feet during an elaborate courtship display. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3OXECuV

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Clownfish uniquely reside among venomous anemone tentacles, protected by a mucus coating that shields them from painful stings. Discover more about marine life in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Giant pyrosomes are hollow tubes formed by thousands of linked individuals, large enough for a person to enter. Discover more in our [Marine Life Encyclopedia](https://bit.ly/3E59gw5).

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