Most people wouldn’t give “forage fish” a second thought. These fish are small, silvery, and often not very impressive looking, swimming around the open ocean in giant schools feasting on microscopic ...

Today, the Philippines officially declared the waters surrounding Panaon Island a Protected Seascape, preserving some of the most vibrant and biodiverse coral reefs on the planet. The protected area ...

Oceana is seeking an organized, service-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes genuine pride in creating a workplace where people can do their best work. The Manager, ...

Oceana study reveals misrepresentation of America’s favorite seafood – shrimp – across the United States. In the only known study of its kind in the U.S., DNA testing confirmed that 30 percent of the ...

True blue tangs are restricted to coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea and surrounding waters and are often confused with two other surgeonfishes that inhabit the same waters, the doctorfish and ocean ...

Lemon sharks are found in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, from Virginia to southern Brazil, as well as parts of the Pacific. These sharks prefer a defined home range and are often seen aggregating ...

Explore the resources we have available for students wanting to learn more about the oceans, the animals that live in them, and the people that rely on them! Who is Oceana? Oceana is the largest ...

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 ...

The ocean remains one of the least explored places on Earth—and every year, scientists uncover new species that remind us just how much there is still to learn. In 2025, researchers described a ...

Illegal wildlife trade threatens thousands of species, including mammals, birds, fish, and even plants. These species are harvested and sold for a variety of purposes — food, traditional medicine, ...

Food is expensive. Not just for pocketbooks, but for the planet. Worldwide, more than 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from food production. That’s methane belched from cows and nitrous ...