These olive ridley #turtles are coming ashore together to lay their eggs! ποΈ In what's called an "arribada," huge numbers of female olive ridley sea turtles come together to nest on the beach. They then return to their mostly solitary lives in the ocean! π #SeaTurtleWeek
π’ Most sea turtles travel far and wide, but flatbacks prefer to stay close to home! These reptiles have the smallest range of all sea turtles, living only in the coastal waters of Australia and Papua New Guinea. π
Learn more: https://t.co/G4LCANr5I7 #FlatbackDay#SeaTurtleWeek
Rising temperatures mean major issues for sea turtles! Tell @POTUS to take immediate action to combat the climate crisis today: https://t.co/wovn9clEP5 #SeaTurtleWeek
Happy Sea Turtle Week! Across the globe, there are 7 sea turtle species: leatherbacks, loggerheads, greens, flatbacks, Kemp's ridleys, olive ridleys, and hawksbills!
πΈDaniel Torobekov
Thereβs no better day than #WorldOceanDay to take action for our blue planet! π π π
From protecting vulnerable species to phasing out single-use plastics to supporting a rapid transition to renewable energy (and so much more!), there are so many initiatives here at @OurOcean that you can support. π
Act now for our ocean: https://t.co/raMrdP4Xa1
πͺΈ This #WorldReefAwarenessDay, explore Mexico's newly declared Bajos del Norte National Park!
This protected area was declared earlier this year, following multiple Oceana expeditions with expedition partner @Blancpain1735 to highlight their importance to the ecosystem. π β΅
π Mesmerizing crowns.
π Gorgeous colors.
π½ Alien-like appearances.
Crown-of-thorns starfish are captivating ... but be warned! Too many of them in one place can be dangerous for coral reefs, other marine wildlife and even humans.
Learn more: https://t.co/loGqFw2fXs
Get your tentacles ready: The voting portal is officially OPEN for our 2024 #PhotoContest! πΈ
We need YOU to help us pick some of the winning photos. Dive in and vote for your favorites before Thursday, June 6! π³
VOTE NOW: https://t.co/2JufPtQdEp
Happy #WorldOtterDay! π¦¦
Sea #otters are a keystone species, meaning that they play a very important role keeping their whole ecosystem healthy and balanced. πΏπ But today, these animals are threatened by oil spills, as well as climate change and habitat loss. ππ‘οΈ
Support sea otters with a symbolic adoption today: https://t.co/sDg8NnUMnP