5 Ocean Animals That are Faster than Michael Phelps
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is known for his speed (hey, you don’t become the most decorated Olympian of all time without a little hustle). But this 28-time Olympic medalist has some serious competition in the animal...
5 Ocean Animals That are Faster than Michael Phelps
Today is a big day for our ocean. World Oceans Day comes around once every year, and we’re all for celebration. To commemorate this special day, we’re here to equip you with ten simple yet valuable steps you can take to...
10 Things You Can Do For Our Ocean
The ocean is full of surprises. Like last week, when a giant, decomposing animal washed up on the shore of an Indonesian island, puzzling locals and scientists alike (it was later determined to be a whale but for a while...
4 Mysterious Sea Creatures You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
From the iconic emperor to the quirky macaroni, penguins are some of the most charismatic (and well-dressed) ocean animals. In honor of World Penguin Day, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite penguin facts to celebrate t...
5 Surprising Facts About Penguins
The Gulf of Mexico is unlike anywhere else in the world. The people and environment of the Gulf combine to form a place with a rich culture tied to the ocean. In recognition of this week’s seven-year anniversary of the B...
7 Reasons to Love the Gulf
The octopus is one of the most well-recognized animals in the sea, but what about their lesser-known cousins? Squid and cuttlefish may not get as many Hollywood roles as their eight-armed relatives, but they’re equally a...
How to Tell the Difference Between Squid and Cuttlefish
As the buzz around alternative facts gets louder and research budgets are slashed, the importance of highlighting the role of science in our lives and the people behind it becomes even more important. Ocean Conservancy i...
George Leonard: I am a Scientist
At first glance, the blue-ringed octopus looks perfectly innocuous. Its psychedelic coloring and pint-sized packaging make it seem more adorable than alarming. But don’t let its cuddly exterior fool you: this tiny octopu...
The Blue-Ringed Octopus: Small but Deadly
It’s been quite a week! In honor of International Women’s Day, we have been sharing stories of women in conservation every day. Some of our staffers shared their experiences on our blog, and women throughout Ocean Conser...
17 Inspiring Quotes from Women in Conservation
Invasive species are a massive problem worldwide. Defined as nonnative species that become established outside of their native range, and whose introduction causes harm or is likely to cause harm, invasives can disrupt n...