Facts, Species, and Stories for Ocean Explorers
The ocean is essential to life on Earth. It covers more than 70% of our planet and holds 96.5% of all water. It regulates our climate, generates half of Earth's oxygen, and is home to millions of species. Dive into fascinating facts about ocean wildlife and ecosystems while learning what’s at stake and how you can help protect them
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Exhilarating Encounter with Bigg’s Killer Whales During Recent Whale Watching Trip
On Sunday, May 7th, we had an exhilarating encounter with a large group of about 20 transient, or Bigg’s, killer…
What Made the UN High Seas Treaty Possible? An Expert Q&A
On March 5, 2023, United Nations (UN) delegates from nearly 200 nations reached a historic agreement to protect marine biodiversity…
Coral Reefs and Climate Change: What to Know and What to Do
Coral reefs are one of the most biologically and economically important ocean ecosystems. Sadly, they are also one of the…
The Gray Whale Migration in California and Beyond
The annual gray whale migration is one of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles, and the California coast is an outstanding place…
Meet the Walking Shark
Yes, you read that right—there is a shark that can walk on land. The incredible epaulette shark is not only…
Sustainable Travel for a Changing World (New Film)
The start of the year 2022 brings with it the opportunity to take a fresh look at our lives and…
Whale Fluke Identification: A Visual Guide to Identifying Whales by Their Tails
Whales often raise their tails, called flukes, out of the water when they dive, and flukes have characteristics that are…
Groundbreaking Survey of the World’s Reefs Reveals the Extent of the Coral Reef Crisis
Today, after spending ten years assessing the state of coral reefs around the world, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans…
What Is Sustainable Seafood and How Do I Choose it? Your Top Questions Answered
Making responsible seafood choices is one of the most important ways that you can contribute to healthier oceans. Thankfully, there…
Field Notes: The State of the World’s Sea Turtles with Roderic Mast
We are pleased to share with you a recording of our most recent Field Notes webinar, ‘The State of the…
Field Notes: Using Drones for Marine Mammal Conservation
We are pleased to share with you a recording of our most recent Field Notes webinar, ‘Using Drones for Marine…
Field Notes: Farallon Islands with Peter Winch
We are pleased to share with you a recording of our most recent Field Notes webinar, ‘The Ecological Importance of…
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