In most sea turtle species, males will never set fin on land again after hatching. Much of what scientists know about sea turtles is a result of studying female turtles when they come ashore to nest. Learn more: https://t.co/d72IifRZV9 #TurtleTuesday
"Hello" "WOW" "Hi friend!" The #NautilusLive mission control team erupts in excitement and adoration when a dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis sp.) photobombs our visual survey of rocky ridges with ROV Hercules.
This Monday, July 1, is the last day to use your voice to stop toxic mining in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Submit your comment and #SaveBristolBay: https://t.co/PGpXrsxdFN. Photo by Ben Knight.
The #Trump administration is considering allowing commercial fishing in 3 marine national monuments. No president has ever attempted to revoke protections for a marine national monument – We can’t sit back and let it happen now. SPEAK UP: https://t.co/XoNNXY83uC #MonumentsForAll
Disposable containers generate 13 million tons of plastic waste in the U.S. When buying in bulk bring resusable silicone bags like Louie is posing with. Purchse products that don't require plastic packaging like bars of soap or even reusable dental floss. #OurWorldOceans
Endangered sperm whales are dying in mile-long drift gillnets.
These nets kill more marine mammals than ALL observed U.S. West Coast Fisheries combined. Become an Oceana member to help continue our work to phase out deadly drift gillnets. https://t.co/wmhtutuSyK
Multiple states have banned shopping bags, straws, drink stirrers, or foam food packaging—but Vermont is the first to tackle all four in a single bill. https://t.co/1XzEVBLKti
Delighted to hear from @blue_resources that the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission #IOTC has at last agreed measures aimed at protecting exceptionally vulnerable mobula species (Manta & Devil Rays). Some background while we await final text: https://t.co/gAFSUGD7si @SharksMOU
Avoid products produced through unsustainable or environmentally harmful methods like cosmetics containing shark squalene and jewelry made of coral or sea turtle shell. These are directly linked to unsustainable fishing methods and the destruction of entire ecosystems. #AMMPA