Interceptor 016, situated in the Balmagie Gully, plays a crucial role in environmental protection.

This system effectively prevents trash from reaching Kingston Harbour and the Caribbean Sea, safeguarding these vital waterways.

Discover compelling stories and vital updates on ocean conservation efforts. By subscribing, you'll gain insight into the crucial work being done to protect our marine environments.

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Discover the ocean's most dedicated dads! Join Philip Chou from Oceana’s Science & Strategy Team as he shares incredible stories of underwater fatherhood. Learn about seahorse males that carry and "give birth" to their young, clownfish guarding eggs, emperor penguins braving winter, and other unique paternal care strategies.

Dive in to celebrate these amazing fathers! Support Oceana by subscribing for new videos and becoming a Wavemaker to protect our oceans. Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.

The Endangered Species Act protects over 1,600 plant and animal species, but this landmark law is constantly under threat.

Help defend these incredible creatures and their vital protections. Add your name today: https://oceana.ly/42vOuSR

In collaboration with our local partner @mareaverdepanama, we have deployed Interceptor 025 in Panama's Rio Matías Hernández. This effort aims to prevent more trash from reaching Panama Bay.

This marks the third of seven planned deployments in Panama City, integral to our Siete Cuencas project. Stay tuned for further progress updates.

Following the successful deployment of Interceptor 007 in LA's Ballona Creek, two additional Interceptors will be deployed in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers.

Together, these three Interceptors will address the 410 to 628 tons (820,000 to 1,384,503 lbs) of plastic that flows from the city to the ocean.

Interceptor 007 in Los Angeles' Ballona Creek will soon be joined by two more Interceptors in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers by 2028. This expansion aims to prevent 410-628 tons of plastic (820,000-1,384,503 lbs) from flowing from the city into the ocean. Los Angeles is a key part of our 30 Cities Program, which seeks to tackle one-third of all river plastic pollution globally by 2030.

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Oceana, alongside other environmental groups, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration. This legal action aims to restore protections for threatened and endangered animals in the Gulf of Mexico.

We heard your concerns and are actively taking steps to safeguard these vital species.

The hawksbill turtle's beak-like mouth is perfectly adapted for consuming its favorite food: sponges.

Discover more about these unique sea turtles in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: Marine Life Encyclopedia.

Gary Bencheghib and his Sungai Watch team confront plastic pollution on Indonesia's dirtiest rivers, wading through waste daily to prevent it from reaching the ocean. In a crucial TEDx talk, Bencheghib stresses that once plastic enters the ocean, it's too late. Recycling alone is insufficient; systemic change in product manufacturing is vital. He argues we must stop treating rivers as garbage bins and instead see them as mirrors of global consumption.

This crisis is deeply personal for Bencheghib. Raised in Indonesia, he began organizing beach cleanups at age 14 with his siblings. What started as a family initiative quickly evolved into a lifelong mission to protect waterways from plastic waste. https://www.ted.com/tedx

In March 1989, the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground in Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling 11 million gallons of oil. This catastrophic event left a lasting environmental impact, with oil still present in the spill area today.

This disaster is among the worst oil spills in U.S. history, demonstrating that offshore drilling inevitably leads to spills. Our oceans, marine life, and coastal communities bear the severe consequences.

Oppose the U.S. government's proposed expansion of offshore drilling to protect our coasts: [Protect Our Coasts](https://oceana.ly/ProtectOurCoasts)

Oceana CEO Jim Simon enjoys reading letters from kids. In a new video, he answers pressing questions from young supporters about the oceans and Oceana's vital work.

Watch the video to hear Jim discuss topics like ocean importance, Oceana's global reach, and how individuals can make an impact. The video also features drawings from young supporters.

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Our team visited Venice Beach, Los Angeles, engaging with strangers to gather their insights on a specific topic.

The diverse range of opinions we encountered proved to be remarkably surprising, offering truly unexpected perspectives.

In 2022, world leaders committed to protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030. With only four years remaining, it's crucial to ensure they deliver on this vital promise.

This #OceanActionMonth, join us in urging leaders to fulfill their commitment. Take action now to safeguard marine habitats and achieve the 30x30 goal: https://oceana.ly/4xj7YIu

The ocean, Earth's largest ecosystem, is home to incredible biodiversity but also vast amounts of plastic pollution. This plastic accumulates in ocean gyres, most notably the North Pacific Gyre, which hosts the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). Estimated to be twice the size of Texas and weighing 100,000 tons, the GPGP remains a mystery to many.

To assess public knowledge about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, we interviewed strangers at Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Their surprising responses are featured in our video, revealing how much people truly know.

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Happy World Oceans Day! Our oceans are vital, sustaining life globally from diverse wildlife to human communities. They provide the food we eat and the air we breathe, making them indispensable to our planet. 🌊 🐠

This Ocean Action Month, let's unite to protect this essential blue heart of our world. 💙

Offshore drilling, a cornerstone of the global oil and gas industry, poses significant risks. This dangerous business threatens fragile ecosystems, marine wildlife, and coastlines with catastrophic oil spills.

Oceana Marine Scientist Maeve Arthur's video examines five of the worst U.S. offshore oil spills, detailing their environmental, economic, and human health consequences. She emphasizes that such disasters will persist as long as we rely on toxic fossil fuels.

To prevent future spills, oppose the U.S. government’s proposed expansion of offshore drilling: https://oceana.ly/ProtectOurCoasts. Stay informed by subscribing to Oceana: https://oceana.ly/subscribe.