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Are these ancient tank-like looking little creatures even ... crabs? Find out! Crab Species, Living Fossil, Horseshoe Crab, Breathing Underwater, Marine Biology, Ocean Creatures, Sealife, Bad Guy

Breathing Underwater

Ocean Creatures

Are these ancient tank-like looking little creatures even ... crabs? Find out!

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Get to know the plants that populate the gardens of our ocean. Underwater Plants, Harbor Seal, Kelp Forest, Floating Plants, Sea Otter, Sea Lion, Wetland

Underwater Plants

Floating Plants

Get to know the plants that populate the gardens of our ocean.

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Evolution has favored these prehistoric ocean critters to help them stand the test of time! Frilled Shark, Ancient Fish, Baleen Whales, Deep Sea Fishing, Vertebrates, Prey

Deep Sea Fishing

Evolution has favored these prehistoric ocean critters to help them stand the test of time!

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Sharks may get a lot of time in the spotlight, but these top predators are just one part of a diverse group of cartilaginous fishes in class Chondrichthyes. Types Of Rays, Ocean Conservancy, Water Wonders, Marine Debris, Sea Floor, Manta Ray, Large Eyes

Ocean Conservancy

Sharks may get a lot of time in the spotlight, but these top predators are just one part of a diverse group of cartilaginous fishes in class Chondrichthyes.

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Yes, they are ... and these marine animals are even more mesmerizing than you could imagine! Dragon Kid, Tiny Dragon, Leafy Sea Dragon, Sea Creatures, Marine, Ocean, Quick, Animals

Leafy Sea Dragon

Yes, they are ... and these marine animals are even more mesmerizing than you could imagine!

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Dive in and get a dose of adorable inspiration from these photos of a few of our ocean’s beyond loveable species! Dose, Species, Photos, Inspiration, Biblical Inspiration, Pictures

Biblical Inspiration

Dive in and get a dose of adorable inspiration from these photos of a few of our ocean’s beyond loveable species!

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Stories also have the special power of preserving memory across generations, particularly in folklore tales. These tales can illustrate a culture’s values, teach life lessons of generations past and simply bring amusement and humor in which everyone can take part. Check out these seven, short fish folklore stories, or fish-lore tails from around the globe! Folklore Stories, Warrior Names, 7 Fishes, Preserving Memories, Fall Rings, Marine Conservation, Teaching Life, Oceans Of The World

Folklore Stories

Preserving Memories

Marine Conservation

Oceans Of The World

Stories also have the special power of preserving memory across generations, particularly in folklore tales. These tales can illustrate a culture’s values, teach life lessons of generations past and simply bring amusement and humor in which everyone can take part. Check out these seven, short fish folklore stories, or fish-lore tails from around the globe!

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

As one of the most extreme areas in the world, you may think that nothing could possibly survive the pressure, total darkness and severe temperatures of the deep sea ... but life always finds a way. And THIS is where the yeti crab thrives. Deep Sea Life, Sea Crab, Tardigrade, Crab And Lobster, Deep Sea Creatures, You're Amazing, Mothman, Water Life

Crab And Lobster

Deep Sea Creatures

As one of the most extreme areas in the world, you may think that nothing could possibly survive the pressure, total darkness and severe temperatures of the deep sea ... but life always finds a way. And THIS is where the yeti crab thrives.

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Dive in and save these marine wildlife-inspired wallpapers to your desktop, ocean lovers. When your day starts with a beautiful picture of a humpback whale and her calf or a calming sea turtle floating with the current, how could the day be anything but great? Her Calves, Ocean Lover, Humpback Whale, New Wallpaper, Calming

Dive in and save these marine wildlife-inspired wallpapers to your desktop, ocean lovers. When your day starts with a beautiful picture of a humpback whale and her calf or a calming sea turtle floating with the current, how could the day be anything but great?

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

It’s the holiday season—a hustle and bustle time of year spent wishing good tidings and eating scrumptious food. But while we’re busy on land, there’s an entire world of animals under the sea with their own, unique, sea-sonal traditions. Have you ever wondered how ocean animals spend the holiday season? Learn about what ocean critters are doing during the winter months—and how our aquatic friends spend the holidays! Tier Fotos, Bustle, Winter Months, Under The Sea, Aquatic, Critter

It’s the holiday season—a hustle and bustle time of year spent wishing good tidings and eating scrumptious food. But while we’re busy on land, there’s an entire world of animals under the sea with their own, unique, sea-sonal traditions. Have you ever wondered how ocean animals spend the holiday season? Learn about what ocean critters are doing during the winter months—and how our aquatic friends spend the holidays!

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Food wrappers are a uniquely challenging problem. They are effectively unrecyclable, and few comparable alternatives are more eco-friendly. Most of us probably don’t often think about the regular role they play in our lives and the astounding amount of waste they create. That’s why we’re asking you to challenge yourself this year to reduce food wrapper waste! Beeswax Food Wrap, Waterway, Wrappers, Our Life, Role

Beeswax Food Wrap

Food wrappers are a uniquely challenging problem. They are effectively unrecyclable, and few comparable alternatives are more eco-friendly. Most of us probably don’t often think about the regular role they play in our lives and the astounding amount of waste they create. That’s why we’re asking you to challenge yourself this year to reduce food wrapper waste!

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Whether you’re into knitting, gardening or just want to get yourself organized, these upcycling crafts will not only save you time and money—they’ll also help you improve your daily life and help save our planet. Cheapskate, Trash To Treasure, Landscaping Tips, Upcycled Crafts, Potting Soil, Ways To Save Money, Spray Painting, Simple Tricks

Trash To Treasure

Landscaping Tips

Upcycled Crafts

Ways To Save Money

Whether you’re into knitting, gardening or just want to get yourself organized, these upcycling crafts will not only save you time and money—they’ll also help you improve your daily life and help save our planet.

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Our new study reveals that the U.S. ranks as high as third among countries contributing to coastal plastic pollution. Our findings underscore that the U.S. has outsourced its massive “plastic footprint” to developing countries and, in so doing, has become a top contributor to the global ocean plastics crisis. Act now to ensure the U.S. addresses the issue of plastic pollution at home and avoid irreparable damage to our ocean. Environmental Justice, Plastic Pollution, Developing Country, Footprint, Stuff To Do

Environmental Justice

Plastic Pollution

Developing Country

Our new study reveals that the U.S. ranks as high as third among countries contributing to coastal plastic pollution. Our findings underscore that the U.S. has outsourced its massive “plastic footprint” to developing countries and, in so doing, has become a top contributor to the global ocean plastics crisis. Act now to ensure the U.S. addresses the issue of plastic pollution at home and avoid irreparable damage to our ocean.

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

How do we know if water is “healthy”? When it comes to water quality, the presence of plastic pollution is a visible indicator that a particular waterway or coast is hurting. But what about the water itself? Well before our trash became an eyesore along waterways and coasts, water quality measurements such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH and turbidity (clarity of the water) have helped scientists understand how a particular marine ecosystem is fairing. Save Wildlife, Dissolved Oxygen, Marine Ecosystem, Water Cycle, Water Quality

Dissolved Oxygen

Marine Ecosystem

How do we know if water is “healthy”? When it comes to water quality, the presence of plastic pollution is a visible indicator that a particular waterway or coast is hurting. But what about the water itself? Well before our trash became an eyesore along waterways and coasts, water quality measurements such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH and turbidity (clarity of the water) have helped scientists understand how a particular marine ecosystem is fairing.

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

What ocean animal has a tail like a monkey, looks like a horse and can use camouflage like an octopus? A seahorse! Today, we’re diving into yet another ocean mystery: why do we have horses in the sea? Horse Caballo, Moving Wallpapers, Life Under The Sea, Abstract Wallpaper Backgrounds, Seahorses, Ocean Photography

Moving Wallpapers

Life Under The Sea

Abstract Wallpaper Backgrounds

Ocean Photography

What ocean animal has a tail like a monkey, looks like a horse and can use camouflage like an octopus? A seahorse! Today, we’re diving into yet another ocean mystery: why do we have horses in the sea?

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

The paper nautilus is a true anomaly in the cephalopod world. Despite its name, the paper nautilus—also known as an argonaut—is not a nautilus at all. It’s actually an octopus! Read on to learn more about these weird and wonderful invertebrates. Cephalopod, Anomaly, Invertebrates, Environmental Science, Weird And Wonderful, Weird World, Nautilus

Environmental Science

Weird And Wonderful

The paper nautilus is a true anomaly in the cephalopod world. Despite its name, the paper nautilus—also known as an argonaut—is not a nautilus at all. It’s actually an octopus! Read on to learn more about these weird and wonderful invertebrates.

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Although climate change has been a stressor on most ocean wildlife, there’s a particular group that has high adaptability and predicted success for the future, particularly in the face of climate change—sea jellies. #oceanconservation #conservation #climatechange #seajelly #jellyfish Sea Jellies, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Man Of War, The Future Of Us, Climate Change Effects, Climate Action, Am Meer

Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Future Of Us

Climate Change Effects

Although climate change has been a stressor on most ocean wildlife, there’s a particular group that has high adaptability and predicted success for the future, particularly in the face of climate change—sea jellies. #oceanconservation #conservation #climatechange #seajelly #jellyfish

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

These facts about the largest shark to ever live will blow your mind. #conservation #wildlifefacts #megalodon #oceanconservation Big Shark, Shark Fin, Underwater Tattoo, Ocean Zones, Megalodon Tooth, Megafauna, Great White Shark

Underwater Tattoo

Megalodon Tooth

Great White Shark

These facts about the largest shark to ever live will blow your mind. #conservation #wildlifefacts #megalodon #oceanconservation

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Just as we respect wildlife on land when photographing wildlife and environments, it’s important to understand our impact and responsibility as observers in our ocean, before we deep dive to document the wonders below. Check out our tips on how to responsibly document your favorite marine wildlife! #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #conservation Underwater Photography, Wildlife Photography, Baby Sea Turtles, Tiny Turtle, Image Fun, Scuba Diver, Koh Tao

Underwater Photography

Wildlife Photography

Baby Sea Turtles

Just as we respect wildlife on land when photographing wildlife and environments, it’s important to understand our impact and responsibility as observers in our ocean, before we deep dive to document the wonders below. Check out our tips on how to responsibly document your favorite marine wildlife! #conservationphotography #wildlifephotography #conservation

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Read the answers to the most common questions about #sharks received by shark biologist Dr. David Shiffman. #sharkweek #oceanconservation Coral Reef Bleaching, Scuba Diving Magazine, Australian Travel, Biologist, Shark Week, Green Sea

Coral Reef Bleaching

Scuba Diving Magazine

Australian Travel

Read the answers to the most common questions about #sharks received by shark biologist Dr. David Shiffman. #sharkweek #oceanconservation

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy

Dive in and explore these pages with your kids. #oceaneducation #educationresources #coloringpages #DIYgarden #oceantrivia Ocean Kids, Kelp, Sea Life, Diy Garden, Coloring Pages, Bio, Explore, Education

Dive in and explore these pages with your kids. #oceaneducation #educationresources #coloringpages #DIYgarden #oceantrivia

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy