WiseOceans

WiseOceans is a global marine conservation and education company

Through our three brands, Discovery, Academy and Careers, we provide specialist Marine Education and Conservation services to a global community

18/08/2026

What are our awesome team teaching this week!

Our ‘Marine Biology Club’ course consists of 24 stand-alone sessions, delivered weekly, covering topics such as sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, coral reefs, octopus, marine mammals and deep-sea creatures. Each class stands alone so drop in when you like - perfect for occupying kids during the school holidays!

This week’s topic is 🐧 LIFE AT THE POLES 🐧

To find a time that suits you and book a session please follow the link to our website:
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14/08/2026

It's time for another Creature Feature and this week we’re looking at the harlequin shrimp!

A species of saltwater shrimp found at coral reefs in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans, harlequin shrimps are white to a light pink in colour, with splashes of bright coloured spots across their body, usually red, purple, orange, and blue.

Here are our top harlequin shrimp facts! 🦐

🔵 Size: They can grow up to around 5cm in length and weigh around 50g

🔵 Distribution: Found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They can survive in temperatures ranging from 22.2 – 27.8 degrees Celsius and coral reefs are their natural habitat

🔵 Diet: This species feed exclusively on starfish, including crown-of-thorns starfish. If the unavailability of starfish arises, they will eat sea urchins

🔵 Behaviour: Their markings help them to avoid predation (under the waves, bright patterns are generally a red flag to would-be predators due to potential toxicity). In addition, their colouration also acts as fantastic camouflage when amidst various plants and corals. Individuals mate for life, and are fiercely protective of their family territory. After a pair locates a suitable home within the reef, they may stay within the area for months, or even years! The average lifespan of this species is 7 years

🔵 IUCN Status: Not Evaluated

12/08/2026

🌊 Your next marine conservation opportunity could be waiting for you…

Every Wednesday, we bring you the latest marine conservation jobs, internships, training opportunities and field experiences from around the world.

This week’s highlights include:
🐠 Dive into coral reef research as a Coral Researcher with Palau International Coral Reef Center
🐟 Support global conservation initiatives as Fisheries Project Officer with Fauna & Flora
🌊 Help connect people with coral reef conservation as a Communication & Outreach Officer with Palau International Coral Reef Center
🎓 Inspire the next generation of ocean stewards as Associate Director of Education with the UGA Marine Ext & GA Sea Grant
🐟 Lead sustainable fisheries management as Head of Fisheries Management with the Falkland Islands Government
🪸 Gain hands-on experience through a Restoration & Research Internship with Livingseas
📚 Build your project management skills with the Project Management for Wildlife Conservation Course from WildTeam UK
🤿 Develop your diving and marine research experience as a Research Divemaster with Indo Ocean Project

Whether you’re looking to start your career, build new skills or take your next step in marine conservation, there could be an opportunity for you this week 🌍

📩 Subscribe to our FREE Weekly Job Alert and be the first to hear about the latest marine conservation jobs, internships, volunteering opportunities and training courses from around the world.

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09/08/2026

Do you have a mini marine biologist at home?

Choosing the right classes for your child can be overwhelming, especially when you want them to be both educational and engaging. We think the best way to understand why you should choose our classes is hearing from other parents! Check out what families are saying about our online marine biology programmes for children aged 7–12.

Find out more 👉 wiseoceans.com/why-parents-love-wiseoceans/

07/08/2026

It's time for another Creature Feature and this week we’re looking at the basking shark!

This shark species is the second largest fish in our oceans – with the whale shark being the first. However, they are gentle giants, feeding zooplankton which they filter out of the water at a leisurely pace. They can be easily identified by the large, dark, triangular dorsal fin moving slowly through the water.

Here are our top basking shark facts! 🦈

🔵 Size: Individuals measure between 7-12m long and can weigh up to 6 tonnes

🔵 Distribution: They are coastal-pelagic (open ocean) and can be found worldwide, close to shorelines or in brackish waters

🔵 Diet: This species consumes zooplankton (a collection of small organisms) very small fish, and invertebrates from the water using its large mouth and gill slits to filter out organisms from the water

🔵 Behaviour: These sharks are usually solitary but during summer months in particular they gather around dense patches of zooplankton. Little is known about there behaviour, including reproduction and migration

🔵 IUCN Status: Endangered

06/08/2026

Meet one of the ocean's most unusual residents! 🐸 🐠

This incredible frogfish was photographed by our marine biologist in Vietnam. Did you know? Unlike most fish, frogfish use their modified pectoral fins to "walk" across the seafloor in search of their next meal.

Follow along for more updates from our Marine Discovery Programmes!

📸 Holly Hokenson

05/08/2026

🌊 Join us every Wednesday as we share the latest global opportunities across the marine conservation sector.

Whether you’re looking for a paid role, professional training, or hands-on field experience, this week’s WiseOceans Job Board has something for every stage of your journey 🌍

This week’s highlights include: 🐟 Lead sustainable fisheries management as Head of Fisheries Management with Falkland Islands Government  🎓 Inspire the next generation of ocean stewards as Associate Director of Education at UGA Marine Ext & GA Sea Grant  🌊 Champion marine protection as Marine & Policy Campaigns Officer with Arran COAST  🐠 Support global conservation initiatives as Fisheries Project Officer with Fauna & Flora  🗺️ Help shape the future of coastal management as a Marine Planning Officer with UHI Shetland  🐬 Develop specialist survey skills with a Marine Mammal Observer Training Course from Steph Barnicoat  🦭 Care for rescued seals as a Volunteer in the Seal Rehabilitation Department with WEC  🐋 Gain valuable field experience through a Marine Mammal Research & Conservation Internship with Khmer Ocean Life

Whether you’re searching for your first marine conservation experience or your next exciting career move, there’s an opportunity waiting for you 🌊

📩 Subscribe to our FREE Weekly Job Alert and be the first to hear about the latest marine conservation jobs, internships, volunteering opportunities, and training courses from around the world.

👇 Sign up here: wiseoceans.eo.page/job-alert-sign-up

04/08/2026

What are our awesome team teaching this week!

Our ‘Marine Biology Club’ course consists of 24 stand-alone sessions, delivered weekly, covering topics such as sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, coral reefs, octopus, marine mammals and deep-sea creatures. Each class stands alone so drop in when you like - perfect for occupying kids during the school holidays!

This week’s topic is 🐋🦈 OCEAN GIANTS 🦈🐋

To find a time that suits you and book a session please follow the link to our website:
🔗 wiseoceans.com/academy/

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01/08/2026

WiseOceans is 15 today! 🥳

Over the past 15 years, we’ve celebrated some incredible milestones. From inspiring more than 12,000 students through our Academy, to engaging over 54,000 resort guests with marine conservation, and growing more than 20,000 corals in our nurseries - it’s been an amazing journey.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story so far. Here’s to many more years of protecting our oceans and celebrating even more achievements together! 🌊

31/07/2026

It's time for another Creature Feature and this week we’re looking at the walrus!

Walrus are larger flippered marine mammals known for their considerable bulk and prominent tusks and whiskers. There are two subspecies of walrus – the Atlantic and the Pacific.

Here are our top walrus facts! 🌊

🔵 Size: Adults can reach up to 3.5m long and weigh 1.5 tonnes! Males are larger than females and the Atlantic subspecies is 10-20% smaller than the Pacific

🔵 Distribution: Atlantic individuals inhabit coastal areas from north-eastern Canada to Greenland, while the Pacific subspecies inhabit the northern seas off Russia and Alaska, migrating seasonally from their southern range in the Bering Sea — where they are found on the pack ice in winter — to the Chukchi Sea

🔵 Diet: They prefer to feed in shallow waters and eat clams, molluscs, worms, snails, shrimp and sea cucumbers

🔵 Behaviour: These marine mammals are extremely sociable, prone to loudly bellowing and snorting at one another, but are aggressive during mating season

🔵 IUCN Status: Vulnerable

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