Every day, millions of small-scale fishers set out to sea with simple gear and big purpose. Their work directly helps ...

It might be hard to imagine, but manatees are believed to have inspired sailors’ tales of mermaids and sirens. Visit the blog ...

Standing in the harbor of California’s Marina del Rey on a cool day in January 2005, actor and Oceana Board Member Ted Danson ...

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 ...

We are restoring the world’s wild fish populations to serve as a sustainable source of protein for people.

When you picture the ocean, you might imagine peaceful blue waters and an underwater world full of calm and quiet. But beneath the surface, the ocean is actually far from silent — a full-blown ...

Polar bears are the largest bear in the world. They are primarily solitary creatures that can be found on pack ice in the Arctic region surrounding the North Pole. In fact, their scientific name, ...

Hourglass dolphins live in the waters surrounding Antarctica and can be found swimming in groups of one to a hundred dolphins! These ocean explorers can be found in open waters of the Southern Oceans, ...