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Linked below is an amazing illustration explaining the discovery of the rare Sato's Beaked Whale. Take a break and read through this comic to learn more!

An Illustrated Tribute to the Sato’s Beaked Whale | Hakai Magazine These shy animals eluded humans for so long. This is the story of their discovery.

"Belugas share cultural knowledge across generations, and their survival on a changing planet may depend on their ability to collectively adapt."

Alaska’s Beluga Populations Are Dwindling—Turning the Tide Will Take a Village | Hakai Magazine Belugas share cultural knowledge across generations, and their survival on a changing planet may depend on their ability to collectively adapt.

Too much carbon dioxide in the ocean, as we know, is not good for it long-term. But, with the help of brown algae, less of that CO2 will return back into the atmosphere. Check out the article below to learn more!

Slime for the climate, delivered by brown algae Brown algae take up large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and release parts of the carbon contained therein back into the environment in mucous form. This mucus is hard to break down for other ocean inhabitants, thus the carbon is removed from the atmosphere for a long time, as researchers at...

Celebrating The National Marine Sanctuary System's 50-year anniversary, check out the Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest winners of 2022 and learn about the inspiration behind them.

The Results Are In! 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest The photographers of the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary photo contest capture and share their unforgettable experiences in your national marine sanctuaries!

Every living organism perceives time at different speeds, and this may be linked to an animal's environment or where they stand on the food chain. Learn more about the differences in the rate in which an organism sees the world with the article below.

Which animals perceive time the fastest? New research reveals that the animals that perceive time the fastest are those that are small, can fly, or are marine predators.

"A lungful of air is like a multifunction toolkit for humpback whales."

For Humpbacks, Bubbles Can Be Tools | Hakai Magazine A lungful of air is like a multifunction toolkit for humpback whales.

Whales today, such as the humpback whale, will migrate thousands of miles to mate and to give birth to their offspring. A recent study has found potential evidence of ancient ichthyosaurs using a similar route and strategy for mating and birthing. Read more about this study with the link below.

Fossil CSI: Analysis of giant extinct marine reptile graveyard suggests mysterious site was ancient birthing grounds Today’s marine giants make massive migrations across the ocean to breed and give birth in waters where predators are scarce, with many congregating year after year along the same stretches of coastline. A new suggests that nearly 200 million years before giant whales evolved, school bus-sized mari...

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There's always work to be done. Check out these coastal cleanup opportunities around the world.

International Coastal Cleanup® - Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

Support ocean cleanup this holiday season.

The 4ocean Bracelet - Every purchase pulls a pound of plastic from our 4ocean offers bracelets made from recycled materials. Every bracelet purchased funds the removal of one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines. Join the movement.

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30 Eco-Friendly Gifts For Your Sustainable Loved Ones Nothing brings gift-giving cheer like knowing your eco-friendly gifts are supporting a better world. Let’s face it. Many gifts end up unloved or unused…

Give sustainably this year with a few ideas from Good Housekeeping!

This Living Composter Is the Perfect Eco-Friendly Gift Idea for Anyone on Your List Feel good about the gift and for helping the environment!