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This story highlights the critical importance of the Peruvian Sea's initial five miles. This specific maritime zone holds immense ecological and economic value for the nation.

Within these waters, a unique ecosystem thrives, supporting abundant marine life crucial for Peru's fishing industry and biodiversity. Protecting this vital stretch is paramount for both environmental sustainability and national prosperity.

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Harbor seals, though awkward on land, truly shine in the water. Join our community of Wavemakers by subscribing to our channel.

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Nudibranchs, vibrant sea slugs, are renowned for their bold coloring. Explore more about these fascinating creatures in Oceana's Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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The Caribbean reef octopus is a master of disguise, adept at hiding in coral crevices, shallow reefs, or among ocean floor plants and rocks. Learn more about this fascinating creature: https://bit.ly/3p6n1q4

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Kelp forests, vital biodiversity hotspots, are facing a crisis due to exploding sea urchin populations.

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Humphead parrotfish are vital marine life, using their distinctive heads and teeth to consume coral. Help protect these unique fish and other marine species by joining Oceana. Support our mission at Oceana.org/join.

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Tiger sharks are among the ocean's largest carnivores, growing up to 20 feet long and weighing nearly 2,000 pounds. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Cownose rays are named for their distinctive forehead lobes, which resemble a cow's nose. Discover more about these fascinating creatures in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/41UyPtV

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Sea cucumbers, typically found on the ocean floor and coral reefs, navigate and feed using tentacle-like tube feet. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Atlantic puffins are monogamous, forming strong bonds by rubbing their beaks. They return to the same burrow annually to raise their young, called pufflings.

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Amazon, the world's largest retailer, generated an estimated 709 million pounds of plastic packaging waste last year from its e-commerce operations. This represents an 18% increase from 2020, equating to enough plastic to circle the Earth over 800 times in the form of air pillows.

Oceana reports that up to 26 million pounds of this plastic, primarily damaging plastic film, is projected to pollute the world's waterways and seas, posing a significant threat to marine life.

View the full report here: The Cost of Amazon's Plastic Denial

Thanks to your support, Oceana achieved significant ocean victories in 2022.

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Watch Oceana's "Keep Oceans Fishy" series, featuring "Women in Fisheries Science & Ocean Conservation." This episode highlights incredible women dedicated to protecting ocean resources.

The panel includes Cirse Gonzalez (Virginia Institute of Marine Science), Dr. Lyda Harris (The Boeing Company), Emily Selinger (Emily's Oysters), and Suraida Nañez-James (Gulf Reach and NOAA Ocean Exploration). They share insights on conservation through science, policy, business, education, and advocacy.

Their work aims to inspire the next generation to use ocean science and keep our oceans fishy.

Oceana celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a bilingual, bicoastal #KeepOceansFishy event. Held in Southern California, New York, and Florida, it highlighted Hispanic and Latinx leaders in fisheries and marine conservation.

Guests included Tatiana Castro (Billion Oyster Project), Carlos Callado (WILDCOAST), and Reinaldo Diaz (Lake Worth Waterkeeper). They shared insights from their careers, covering marine protected areas, watershed protection, and oyster reef restoration.

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The #KeepOceansFishy event recently highlighted the Gullah/Geechee Seafood Festival, held last month on Hunting Island, SC. This initiative draws attention to the remarkable history and heritage of the Gullah/Geechee people.

Residing on the Sea Islands of the Southeast coast, the Gullah/Geechee have sustained treasured West African traditions and a unique way of life since European colonization. Their profound cultural impact on our coast is undeniable.

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In this Ocean Steward Spotlight, we feature Manjula Tiwari, President of the Ocean Ecology Network. Her nonprofit organization is dedicated to science-based conservation and management strategies for global projects.

Manjula's work focuses on sea turtles, addressing nesting beach ecology, the impact of fisheries, and developing holistic conservation strategies across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the South Pacific. Support her vital work at oceanecology.org.