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Save The Whales’ mission is to preserve and protect the ocean and its inhabitants through education. savethewhales.org Visit: www.savethewhales.org

Save the Whales believes that children - the future of the planet - need to be empowered and know that their actions can promote change. Education is the key to saving whales, oceans, and ourselves.

10/12/2026

Certain whale species embark on extraordinary migrations across our oceans. But why do they travel so far?

Food: Many whales migrate to cold, nutrient-rich waters where food is abundant.
Breeding & calving: Warmer waters provide important areas for whales to reproduce and have their young.

California's coast: Several whale species travel along the California coastline during their migrations, making these waters an important part of their journey.

Gray whales are especially well known for their migration between their Arctic feeding grounds and the warm breeding and calving lagoons of Baja California, Mexico.

These journeys aren't without challenges. Whales can encounter vessel traffic, fishing gear, ocean noise, pollution, and changing ocean conditions along the way.

Their migrations remind us that the ocean is deeply connected. A whale may travel through many different habitats and waters during a single journey, making the protection of healthy ocean ecosystems important at every stage.

Thousands of miles. One connected ocean. Let's protect the journey.

10/08/2026

Happy World Octopus Day!

Octopuses are some of the most fascinating animals in our oceans. With three hearts, blue blood, incredible camouflage abilities, and remarkable problem-solving skills, there’s a lot more to these animals than meets the eye.

But octopuses are more than just fascinating, they’re an important part of marine food webs and healthy ocean ecosystems.

When we protect the ocean, we protect the incredible diversity of life that depends on it.

09/30/2026

From the smallest plankton to the largest whales, every living thing in our oceans is connected 🌊

A healthy ocean depends on the delicate relationships between species, habitats, and the environment around them. When we protect one part of the ecosystem, we help protect the whole.

09/26/2026

One week of sea otter love! 🤎

From their adorable floating naps to their incredible ability to use tools, sea otters are integral for healthy coastal ecosystems.

And protecting them means protecting the ocean they call home.

This week, we hope you learned something new about the smallest marine mammal—and maybe fell just a little more in love with them.

Want to help?

-Share what you learned
-Reduce plastic waste
-Keep trash out of waterways
-Support healthy coastal habitats
-Educate others about ocean conservation

Together, we can help keep our oceans and the incredible animals that depend on them thriving.

09/25/2026

Our oceans need sea otters, and sea otters need healthy oceans🦦 🌊

Sea otters face a number of threats, including disease, pollution, habitat degradation, food availability changes, and interactions with human activities.

But there are things we can do to help!

-Protect coastal habitats
-Keep plastic and pollution out of our waterways
-Support sustainable fishing practices
-Help prevent oil from entering storm drains
-Learn about and share marine conservation efforts

Small actions can add up to a big difference for ocean wildlife.

This Sea Otter Awareness Week, let's remember that protecting one species can help protect an entire ecosystem.

09/24/2026

A sea otter's fur is more than just adorable, it keeps them alive.🦦

Sea otters have incredibly dense fur (over a million hairs per square inch) that helps trap a layer of air against their skin, providing insulation from cold Pacific waters.

Because they don't have the thick blubber layer found in other marine mammals, keeping their fur clean and well-maintained is essential.

That’s why you’ll often see sea otters grooming themselves!

Unfortunately, pollutants such as oil can damage this important layer of protection. A small amount of oil can cause fur to lose its insulating ability, putting otters at serious risk.

Protecting clean, healthy oceans means protecting the animals that depend on them.🤎

09/23/2026

Sea otters have a secret weapon… their paws!🐾

Sea otters have sensitive front paws that they use to search for food and feel around underwater. They can also use rocks as tools to crack open hard-shelled prey like clams, mussels, and crabs.
In fact, sea otters are one of the few marine mammals known to regularly use tools!

Their loose skin under their arms even provides a little “pocket” where they can temporarily store food or a favorite rock.

Nature really gave them the ultimate multitasking toolkit!

What's your favorite sea otter fact so far?

09/22/2026

Tiny paws. HUGE impact.

Sea otters are considered a keystone species, meaning they have an outsized impact on the ecosystems they call home.

One of their favorite foods? Sea urchins.

By keeping sea urchin populations in check, sea otters can help protect kelp forests from being overgrazed. Healthy kelp forests provide habitat and food for countless marine species—and help create thriving coastal ecosystems.

09/21/2026

Did you know sea otters sometimes hold hands while they sleep?🦦

When resting in the water, sea otters have been observed holding onto one another so they don’t drift apart. They may also wrap themselves in kelp to prevent floating away.

And yes, sea otters really do spend a lot of time floating on their backs!

Their incredibly thick fur (more than a million fibers per square inch) keeps them warm in cold Pacific waters, and they are the only marine mammal that doesn’t have the thick layer of blubber for warmth.

09/20/2026

Happy Sea Otter Awareness Week!🦦 💙

This week, we’re celebrating the smallest marine mammal: the sea otter!

Sea otters may be small, but they play a huge role in keeping coastal ecosystems healthy. As a keystone species, their presence can help maintain the balance of life in nearshore ecosystems.
All week long, we’ll be sharing fascinating sea otter facts, learning about the challenges they face, and discovering how we can help protect them.

Follow along and SEA what you can learn!

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