Ocean Conservancy

10/12/2026

Something you might not know about sea turtles… 🐢

Some female sea turtles can travel hundreds to thousands of miles through open ocean before returning to nest on or near the very beaches where they hatched as babies.

In fact, Leatherback sea turtles nesting in Indonesia have even been documented migrating 10,000 kilometers (about 6,214 miles) to the West Coast of the U.S.!

So how exactly do these incredible creatures accomplish such a feat without Google Maps? 🗺️

We’ve got the answer: https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2026/08/27/do-sea-turtles-get-lost/

Photo by Noemi Merz via The Ocean Agency. 📸

10/01/2026

From the tiniest anchovy to the largest sharks, a damselfish on a tropical coral reef to icefish living in the freezing waters off of Antarctica, fish can be found in nearly every corner of our ocean.

Fish are key players in ocean ecosystems, and they’re incredibly important for people and economies around the world. Fisheries put seafood on the table for billions of people and offer jobs and livelihoods for millions. Many folks fish for fun or as a way to connect to our ocean, and subsistence fishing is a key component of food security and culture. Fishing traditions stretch back to time immemorial, and fishing is deeply interwoven into culture and history.

As Ocean Conservancy marks National Seafood Month this October, we’re more committed than ever to fighting for sustainable fisheries around the United States. Throughout the month, we’ll share ways for you to learn more and get involved and take action. Because without sustainable fisheries, there is simply no seafood. https://bit.ly/4AKSE9d

09/30/2026

From our ocean’s depths to our unique coastal communities, NOAA Fisheries Service's mission of stewardship of marine life and ocean ecosystems is vital.

Just some of the services that NOAA Fisheries delivers include…

🐟 Keeping fisheries sustainable
🌿 Supporting healthy marine ecosystems
🌊 Ensuring safe and sustainable seafood sources
🌅 Supporting coastal communities
🐢 Protecting marine mammals, sea turtles and other species
📡 Delivering cutting-edge science

NOAA Fisheries doesn’t function alone—it works with countless partners on science, management and conservation. Dive in ahead of National Seafood Month in October to read more about NOAA supports abundant fisheries: https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2026/03/09/noaa-supports-fisheries/

NOAA Fisheries is critically important for a healthy ocean and sustainable fisheries and provides services the American public relies on.

09/29/2026

Our ocean is a mysterious place, and nowhere is that more evident than the deepest marine area in the world: the legendary Mariana Trench.

About 7,000 feet deeper than Mount Everest is tall, the trench lies at depths 3 times deeper than the Titanic's final resting place. Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the trench, is almost 36,000 feet below the ocean’s surface.

But how much do we really know about the Mariana Trench? What kind of life can be sustained at such extreme depth and pressure ... and what don't we know about this elusive part of our ocean?

Hop in a virtual submersible and get ready to have your biggest questions about the Mariana Trench and Challenger Deep answered: https://bit.ly/4iU0y9W

09/28/2026

Introducing our newest Protect Where We Play Team Ocean Captain: Hans Henken! ⛵️

Hailing from San Clemente, California, Hans is an Olympic medalist and professional sailor. He began sailing at six years old and has since established himself as one of the most talented and innovative sailors of his generation.

Today, Hans competes with the United States SailGP Team in the Rolex SailGP Championship and American Racing Challenger Team USA in the America’s Cup. He draws on his sailing and engineering backgrounds while racing some of the fastest foiling boats in the world, where technology, athleticism and the ocean converge at extraordinary speeds.

After more than two decades spent on the water, Hans has developed a deep connection to the ocean and the places it has taken him. The ocean is not simply where he competes—it is where he works, explores and spends much of his life. That connection has made ocean conservation a natural extension of his life as a sailor and is what drives his commitment to protecting the places where he plays. 🌎

Welcome to , Hans! 🌊⛵️🌊

09/25/2026

Inspiring. Powerful. Action-oriented.

Don't just take our word for it—spend a few minutes this Friday watching our Foreign Policy conversation, "Reading the Waves, Protecting the Future: Putting the Ocean at the Heart of Development," with Ocean Conservancy Climate VP Fatima Candace Vahlsing and NFL 2X All-Pro vet and Protect Where We Play Team Ocean Coach Ovie Mughelli: https://vimeo.com/1229880314/1b7477d3c0?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

09/24/2026

This , you can help advocate for safer, cleaner shipping. 🚢

No matter where we live across the country, most of us rely on global shipping for everyday products. And while shipping plays a large role in the U.S. economy, it also plays a large role in exacerbating climate change.

Right now, lawmakers want to roll back two California Clean Air Act waivers that protect our ocean and port communities around the country from toxic shipping fumes. We’re calling on the Senate to say NO to these rollbacks.

The numbers show just what’s at stake. Recent updates to the rules are projected to:

🚢 Cut cancer risk near major ports by 55%+
🚢 Reduce cancer-causing pollution by 89%
🚢 Save $7+ billion in health care costs

Take action TODAY. We still have time to defend these lifesaving protections, but we need to ask fast. Add your name and tell your senators to defend our ocean and our air: https://bit.ly/4yjiJuo

09/24/2026

It's no surprise that shipping is central to the global economy. Ships carry more than 80% of goods traded worldwide by volume, and connect production, consumption, food systems, energy supply chains and industrial activities across regions. But global shipping also drives significant greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbates the climate crisis.

In order for countries to fully decarbonize their economies, they must proactively address shipping and ports in their climate policies, plans and commitments. That's where Ocean Conservancy's new tool comes in. Our “Integrating Shipping Into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): A Guidance Tool for Decarbonization” helps governments turn shipping decarbonization into concrete national action with targets, policies, investment pathways and accountability to reach the net-zero framework outlined in the Paris Agreement.

⚓ Dive in for World Maritime Day and learn more about shipping pollution, the impacts on port communities and beyond and the importance of integrating shipping emissions in NDCs to mitigate climate change: https://bit.ly/4d5f62J

09/23/2026

Meet our newest Protect Where We Play Team Ocean Coach: Amani Toomer! 🏈

This NFL veteran cares deeply about our planet. His professional history is legendary, and we know his impact on the future of our ocean will be, too.

Amani spent his career as a wide receiver and punt returner with the New York Giants, is a 2007 Super Bowl XLII champion and to this day holds franchise records for receiving yards, receptions and receiving touchdowns.

This champion's professional history is full of extraordinary accomplishments, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome him to our roster of Team Ocean Coaches. We can't wait to see him help lead the next generation of athletes advocating for the environment.

Welcome to , Amani! 🌊

09/21/2026

🗓️ 🌎 Save the date! Our Foreign Policy Global Development Forum event is being livestreamed on Thursday: https://foreignpolicy.com/events/fp-unga81/global-development-forum-unga81/

WHO?
Panel conversation with Ocean Conservancy’s Vice President for Climate Dr. Fatima Candace Vahlsing and two-time All-Pro NFL vet and Protect Where We Play Team Ocean Coach Ovie Mughelli, moderated by Andrew Sollinger, CEO and Publisher of Foreign Policy.

WHAT?
“Reading the Waves, Protecting the Future: Putting the Ocean at the Heart of Development”

This conversation will discuss how our ocean holds vast potential to support cleaner energy systems, strengthen food security, protect communities from climate impacts and advance more resilient models of development. Yet, too often, our ocean is overlooked in conversations about climate and development, rather than recognized as a central part of the solution. We’re working to change that.

WHERE?
81st United Nations General Assembly Foreign Policy Global Development Forum

Livestream! → https://foreignpolicy.com/events/fp-unga81/global-development-forum-unga81/

In person → Studio Gather | 10 W 51st St., New York, NY 10111

WHEN?
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 | 1:45 PM (ET)