Sara Aminzadeh, Commissioner with the California Coastal Commission, stresses the need for constant vigilance in protecting oceans from pollution.

She emphasizes that public and environmental health protection must evolve to keep pace with the risks and potential harm posed by rapid industrial and technological innovations.

To effectively scale solutions for ocean health, they must be profitable. In today's capital-driven society, investing in ocean tech entrepreneurs is essential for driving truly scalable change.

This approach is advocated by Daniela Fernandez, Founder and CEO of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance.

Stand up for polar bears and protect the Arctic. New offshore drilling poses a dangerous threat to this vital ecosystem and its wildlife.

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Baby sea turtles are dying due to ingested microplastics, highlighting an urgent environmental crisis.

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This Earth Day, our focus is on protecting species. Discover five marine species that urgently need your help today.

We urge you to take action. Add your name to tell your members of Congress to oppose any legislation that would weaken the Endangered Species Act.

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Manatees and dugongs, though distinct, share many common threats.

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The jackass penguin earned its name from its donkey-like call. This unique species is restricted to the waters and rocky shores of southern Africa, making it the only penguin species that nests on the African continent.

For more information about these fascinating birds, visit Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia: Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia.

Narwhals are often called the "unicorns of the sea" due to their distinctive, spiraled tusk. This remarkable appendage, which can grow up to 10 feet long, is actually an elongated tooth.

Despite its prominent appearance, the precise function of the narwhal's tusk has long puzzled scientists. What exactly do these Arctic whales use their unique "horn" for?

Have you ever wondered about cuttlefish eggs?

Their unique appearance is quite striking.

They are, in fact, truly incredible.

Plastics are now found even in the deepest parts of our oceans, highlighting the pervasive nature of this pollution.

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Octopuses are renowned for their mastery of disguise, but the mimic octopus elevates this ability to an extraordinary level.

Discover more about the ocean's most fascinating creatures by exploring Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia: Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia.

A new Southern Resident orca calf was recently spotted, the first live birth seen in this critically endangered species since 2015. While this is positive news, these orcas still face significant threats and need urgent help.

Their survival depends on immediate support. Add your name to help save Southern Resident orcas and #StopExtinction by signing up here.

Southern Resident orcas, known for their intricate social pods, are in critical danger. Only 75 individuals remain, and a devastating nearly 70% of pregnancies end in miscarriage.

These beloved orcas urgently need our help to avoid extinction. Do your part to save them: https://bit.ly/2sSNw24 #StopExtinction.

For eco-friendly canned tuna, look for the "pole and line" label. It’s today’s most sustainable choice.

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Our oceans face a massive and growing threat from plastic pollution. Every minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic is dumped into the ocean.

You can help combat this crisis. Join Joshua Jackson and Oceana in taking the pledge to #BreakFreeFromPlastic.

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Marine National Monuments in the U.S. face a critical threat. The Trump administration is considering allowing commercial fishing in three of these vital protected areas, potentially weakening their long-standing protections.

We need your help to stop this. Add your name now to tell President Trump not to compromise our Marine National Monuments: https://bit.ly/2PTgTeC

The leatherback sea turtle, the largest living turtle at up to 2,200 pounds, urgently needs our help. These magnificent creatures, along with other at-risk species, face increasing peril.

Recent proposals by the Interior and Commerce Departments aim to fundamentally change Endangered Species Act regulations. If implemented, these changes would significantly weaken vital protections for vulnerable wildlife.

Act now: Tell President Trump not to weaken protections for threatened and endangered species. Sign the petition today.

Marine biologist Patricia Majluf initially focused on studying seals. Following a massive seal die-off, her research expanded to explore the intricate links between seals, fish, and the climate.

Majluf now explains the critical need for changes in Peru's fisheries management. She emphasizes adapting to ever-fiercer and increasingly unpredictable weather and ocean conditions.

Protecting sharks is crucial in the fight against climate change.

The international fin trade impacts up to 73 million sharks annually. You can help end this by adding your name to support a #FinBanNow.

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Ocean acidification, a dangerous consequence of climate change, occurs when the ocean absorbs excess atmospheric carbon. This carbon reacts with seawater, forming acid.

Acidified water erodes the hard body parts of marine life, including coral, bivalves, and plankton, threatening these vital ecosystems.