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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.
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.
Access Oceana Canada's full report: oceana.ca/RightWhaletoSave. Learn more about Oceana's binational campaign: www.oceana.org/RightWhaletoSave.
"A Plastic Ocean" is an adventure documentary, filmed over four years across more than 20 locations.
Explorers Craig Leeson and Tanya Streeter, with international scientists, reveal the causes and consequences of plastic pollution and propose solutions.
Explore different ray species in Oceana's Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3blpPno
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The scarlet frogfish, an ambush predator of Indian and Pacific coral reefs, is a master of disguise. Difficult to spot, it uses modified fins resembling legs to move and rest, which gives it its common name. Learn more: http://bit.ly/33tS4xt
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In her reflection titled "Disconnection," Julia Butterfly Hill introduces "separation syndrome" as the fatal consequence of severing our ties to life. She illustrates this by noting that a plant dies when its roots are ripped from the earth, mirroring how humanity perishes when we detach from our connected consciousness.
Hill argues that this profound disconnection leads to the demise of our planet, our human families, and the entire global family. Her message underscores the critical importance of recognizing and nurturing our interconnectedness for collective survival.
Nearly $1 million in shark fins were seized at Miami's port. Demand a U.S. fin trade ban by calling for #FinBanNow: http://bit.ly/2PNaUK7
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Our oceans are overwhelmed by plastic pollution. The U.S. Congress has introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, a landmark bill designed to phase out single-use plastics and shift the responsibility for waste to producing companies.
Protect marine life and our oceans by urging your members of Congress to support this vital legislation. Take action now: http://bit.ly/2Ic52Ga.
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A marine heatwave, "the Blob," killed 1 million seabirds in the Pacific Ocean. Learn how to combat climate change and support ocean conservation by joining Oceana at [OCEANA.ORG/JOIN](https://www.oceana.org/join).
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The bobtail squid is a "sit and wait" predator, burying itself in the sand with its eight arms and two tentacles to ambush prey. Discover more about marine life in our encyclopedia: http://bit.ly/2HUBtsG
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On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Thelma Krug, Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), participated in the panel.
These techniques are being explored within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role in achieving its goals. However, none are ready for large-scale deployment, posing significant technological and governance challenges that require stakeholder attention.
Learn more about marine technology here.
Paul Watson delivered a significant address at the 7th Annual meeting of The Nantucket Project.
Watson, a Canadian-American marine wildlife conservationist and environmental activist, founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This organization conducts anti-poaching and direct action campaigns for marine conservation.
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Named for its distinctive head shape, the cownose ray is a moderately sized stingray native to the western Atlantic Ocean. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: http://bit.ly/38TIHs6
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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/.
