Dr. Christina Chemtai Hicks explains how the farmed salmon industry puts pressure on West Africa's coastal communities.

These seals are found throughout coastal waters in the northern hemisphere. Their coat color can vary, but they often sport one of two patterns: tan or gray fur with dark spots or dark fur with ...

Found along the coastlines of southern Africa, African penguins stand about 45 centimeters (17.7 inches) tall. They have a sleek black-and-white coat with a distinctive horseshoe-shaped band on their ...

Donning a comical appearance, these tropical seabirds sport a striking look with bright blue webbed feet and blue-grey facial skin! Blue-footed boobies are found off the western coast of North and ...

Unlike land snakes, olive sea snakes are fully marine — they live their entire lives at sea and come to the surface only to breathe. They can grow over 1.25 meters (4.1 feet) long, with paddle-like ...

The largest species of seal in the Arctic, bearded seals reach lengths of about 2.1-2.4 meters (7-8 feet) long and weigh up to 360 kilograms (800 pounds). Along with their distinctive mustaches, they ...

Increasing refillable and reusable bottles in place of single-use plastic is an important way to combat the plastic crisis overwhelming our seas. Refillable bottles, the dominant form of reusable ...

This easily recognizable jellyfish is a common sight in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, earning it its other common name — the Mediterranean jellyfish. Its bell, which averages about 35 ...

With a body spanning up to 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) long, the Caribbean reef octopus is relatively small compared to some of its relatives. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in brilliance!

Oceana celebrates 25 years of campaigns around the world, from Brazil, to Belize, to the European Union and beyond.

Whales are making headlines across the world right now, but not for reasons anyone hoped. Recent headlines tell a troubling story; these gentle giants are turning up dead along the West Coast of the ...