Marine Life Encyclopedia | Oceana
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Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans
WEBSave the Oceans, Feed the World. We are restoring the world’s wild fish populations to serve as a sustainable source of protein for people. Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved.
10 Ways You Can Help Save The Oceans | Oceana
WEBElecting public officials that support smart ocean policies can help us protect marine life and our oceans. Do your research on candidates and make an informed decision, then exercise your right (and responsibility) to vote. And don’t let Election Day be the last time they hear from you. Follow up with your candidates and elected officials ...
Protect Species | Oceana
WEBIn recent years, Oceana has helped to ban the deadly shark fin trade in the United States and Canada. Oceana is continuing to work to reduce bycatch and protect important species like the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from destructive fishing practices and other human caused threats. Oceana and our allies have won more than ...
Effects of Ocean Acidification on Marine Species & Ecosystems
WEBOceana acidification may cause many negative effects on a variety of marine species and ecosystems, which would have rippling consequences throughout the entire ocean. One of the most devastating impacts of rising ocean acidity could be the collapse of food webs. Marine animals interact in complex food webs that may be disrupted by ocean ...
Ocean Fishes | Oceana
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Whale Shark - Oceana
WEBWhale sharks are highly migratory animals and are found through all tropical and warm temperate seas, apart from the Mediterranean. Despite their large size, whale sharks are filter feeders and feed on tiny prey such as plankton, small crustaceans, and schooling fish. A five-foot wide mouth with filtering pads inside allows whale sharks to feed ...
Great Hammerhead Shark - Oceana
WEBThe great hammerhead shark is the largest of all nine hammerhead species, reaching an average length of 13.1 feet (4 m) and weight of 500 pounds (230 kg). The longest great hammerhead shark ever recorded was 20 feet (6.1 m) long, and the heaviest great hammerhead shark ever recorded was 991 pounds (450 kg).
Deep Sea Anglerfish - Oceana
WEBThe deep sea anglerfish’s lure is filled with bacteria that make their own light. Using a muscular skin flap, a deep sea anglerfish can either hide or reveal its lighted lure. By pulsing the light and moving the lure back and forth, they successfully attract pelagic crustaceans, fishes, and other prey. The lure is also used to attract a mate.
Blue Whale - Oceana
WEBBlue whales are the largest animals to ever live on the planet, reaching maximum lengths of 110 (33.5 m) feet and weights of 330,000 pounds (150 metric tons). 2. Blue whales can live for 80 to 90 years on average. 3. Blue whales are the loudest animals on the planet capable of producing sounds that can be heard by other blue whales up to 1,000 ...