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 ...
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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Colossal Squid - Oceana
WEBThe colossal squid is a massive squid that lives in the deep sea surrounding Antarctica, and it is the holder of multiple records. Not only is it the largest invertebrate on Earth, it also has the largest eyes of any animal, larger even than those of the great whales. Human knowledge of the colossal squid is based on very few specimens that ...
Giant Manta Ray - Oceana
WEBGiant manta rays are the largest rays in the world with wingspans up to 29 feet (8.8 m) wide and weights up to 5,300 pounds (2,404 kg). 2. Manta rays are the only vertebrate animals with three paired appendages: two wing-like pectoral fins; two sets of gills; and two lobes that extend from the mouth and funnel in water. 3.
Infographic: What is Trawling? - Oceana USA
WEBInfographic: What is Trawling? Bottom trawls, enormous fishing nets that are dragged across the sea floor, clear-cut everything living in their path. The mouths of the largest nets are big enough to swallow a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, and trawls and dredges can destroy century-old reefs in mere moments. How Extensive is the Damage? (Fig.
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 ...
Open Ocean | Oceana
WEBFun Facts About the Open Ocean. 1. Oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, and half of those waters are at least 1.86 miles (3 km) deep. 2. As far as we know, the ocean is 36,200 feet (11,000 m or almost 7 miles) deep at its deepest point. On average, the ocean is about 12,100 feet (3,688 m) deep. 1. 3.