Explore Oceana’s Marine Life Encyclopedia to learn fun facts about your favorite marine animals - from sharks and sea turtles to ecosystems and corals.

Jan 18, 2025 · Protecting our oceans is vital, and while the reasons seem endless, check out these 5 reasons to protect our oceans.

Plastic foam pollution affects a wide variety of marine animals, primarily through ingestion.1 Sea turtles, seabirds, shellfish, and marine mammals have eaten plastic foam — and those are just the …

Kelp forests are underwater ecosystems formed in shallow water by the dense growth of several different species known as kelp. Learn more.

Gray Seal While this species gets its common name from its gray color, its scientific name, Halichoerus grypus, translating to “hooked-nosed pig of the sea”, comes from the distinct nose male gray seals …

Mar 6, 2024 · Learn about the oceans 4 main depth zones, which are home to amazing species - from animals near the surface to deep sea creatures.

The narwhal is a unique species found in the frigid Arctic Ocean, primarily in the Atlantic region but occasionally in the Pacific region as well. They are highly migratory, following a seasonal pattern of …

Saltwater Crocodile The saltwater crocodile is the world’s largest living reptile — and an incredibly formidable predators. Their extremely powerful jaws are responsible for creating the strongest …

Making up more than 99% of the inhabitable space on earth, the open ocean is an enormous place. Learn more.

Apr 20, 2024 · Oil spills are tragedies for the countless marine animals that call our oceans home. Read more about how oil spills impact ocean animals.