Oceana | Protecting the World's Oceans
WEBSave the Oceans, Feed the World. We are restoring the world’s wild fish populations to serve as a sustainable source of protein for people. Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved.
Marine Life Encyclopedia | Oceana
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Ocean Fishes | Oceana
WEBOceana International Headquarters 1025 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 USA. General Inquiries +1(202)-833-3900 [email protected]. Donation Inquiries
Protect Species | Oceana
WEBIn recent years, Oceana has helped to ban the deadly shark fin trade in the United States and Canada. Oceana is continuing to work to reduce bycatch and protect important species like the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from destructive fishing practices and other human caused threats. Oceana and our allies have won more than ...
Leatherback Turtle - Oceana
WEBFun Facts About Leatherback Turtles. 1. The leatherback turtle is the largest turtle species in the world. 2. Leatherback turtles are 4.5 to 5.5 feet (1.4 to 1.7 m) long and weigh up to 2,200 pounds (998 kg). 3. Leatherback turtles are the only turtle species in the world that does not have a hard shell and scales. 4.
Great Hammerhead Shark - Oceana
WEBThe great hammerhead shark is the largest of all nine hammerhead species, reaching an average length of 13.1 feet (4 m) and weight of 500 pounds (230 kg). The longest great hammerhead shark ever recorded was 20 feet (6.1 m) long, and the heaviest great hammerhead shark ever recorded was 991 pounds (450 kg).
Open Ocean | Oceana
WEBFun Facts About the Open Ocean. 1. Oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, and half of those waters are at least 1.86 miles (3 km) deep. 2. As far as we know, the ocean is 36,200 feet (11,000 m or almost 7 miles) deep at its deepest point. On average, the ocean is about 12,100 feet (3,688 m) deep. 1. 3.
Colossal Squid - Oceana
WEBReaching combined body and tentacle lengths up to 46 feet (14 m) and weights of at least 1100 pounds (500 kg), the colossal squid is a very large deep-sea predator. Like in many large species, all the largest individuals are female. They eat small and large fishes (including the Patagonian toothfish) and other squids.
Giant Kelp - Oceana
WEBGiant kelp grow to 100 feet (30 m) on average but can reach lengths of 175 feet (53 m) in ideal conditions. 2. Giant kelp grow at an average rate of 11 inches (28 cm) a day but can grow 24 inches (61 cm) a day in ideal conditions. 3. Decomposing kelp that sinks to the seafloor provides food for animals in the deep sea. 4.
Deep Sea Anglerfish - Oceana
WEBThe deep sea anglerfish’s lure is filled with bacteria that make their own light. Using a muscular skin flap, a deep sea anglerfish can either hide or reveal its lighted lure. By pulsing the light and moving the lure back and forth, they successfully attract pelagic crustaceans, fishes, and other prey. The lure is also used to attract a mate.