Marine Life Encyclopedia | Oceana
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10 Ways You Can Help Save The Oceans | Oceana
WEBElecting public officials that support smart ocean policies can help us protect marine life and our oceans. Do your research on candidates and make an informed decision, then exercise your right (and responsibility) to vote. And don’t let Election Day be the last time they hear from you. Follow up with your candidates and elected officials ...
Effects of Ocean Acidification on Marine Species & Ecosystems
WEBOceana acidification may cause many negative effects on a variety of marine species and ecosystems, which would have rippling consequences throughout the entire ocean. One of the most devastating impacts of rising ocean acidity could be the collapse of food webs. Marine animals interact in complex food webs that may be disrupted by ocean ...
Orca - Oceana
WEBFun Facts About Orcas. 1. Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family, growing up to 32 feet (9.8 m) long and 22,000 pounds (10 metric tons). 2. Male orcas can live up to 60 years, while females live much longer, up to 90 years. 3. Orcas are the most widely distributed cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and can be found in every ...
Ocean Fishes | Oceana
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Giant Manta Ray - Oceana
WEBGiant manta rays are the largest rays in the world with wingspans up to 29 feet (8.8 m) wide and weights up to 5,300 pounds (2,404 kg). 2. Manta rays are the only vertebrate animals with three paired appendages: two wing-like pectoral fins; two sets of gills; and two lobes that extend from the mouth and funnel in water. 3.
Open Ocean | Oceana
WEBFun Facts About the Open Ocean. 1. Oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, and half of those waters are at least 1.86 miles (3 km) deep. 2. As far as we know, the ocean is 36,200 feet (11,000 m or almost 7 miles) deep at its deepest point. On average, the ocean is about 12,100 feet (3,688 m) deep. 1. 3.
Blue Whale - Oceana
WEBBlue whales are the largest animals to ever live on the planet, reaching maximum lengths of 110 (33.5 m) feet and weights of 330,000 pounds (150 metric tons). 2. Blue whales can live for 80 to 90 years on average. 3. Blue whales are the loudest animals on the planet capable of producing sounds that can be heard by other blue whales up to 1,000 ...
Yellowfin Tuna - Oceana
WEBFun Facts about Yellowfin Tuna. 1. Yellowfin tuna are also known as ahi tuna. 2. Yellowfin tuna get their name from the bright yellow color of their dorsal, anal, and tail fins. 3. Female yellowfin tuna species can release up to 4 million eggs when spawning. 2. 4. This tuna species has a maximum lifespan of 7 years.
Colossal Squid - Oceana
WEBThe colossal squid is a massive squid that lives in the deep sea surrounding Antarctica, and it is the holder of multiple records. Not only is it the largest invertebrate on Earth, it also has the largest eyes of any animal, larger even than those of the great whales. Human knowledge of the colossal squid is based on very few specimens that ...