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From Oceanconservancy RSS Feed: Osprey: The Ocean’s Most Specialized Bird of Prey

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Today, we’re getting in the winter spirit by spotlighting five remarkable marine animals that depend on cold and icy environments to thrive. 1. Narwhals Narwhals are often called the “unicorns of the sea” because of their long, spiraled tusk. Here are a few more fascinating facts

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From the chilly corners of the polar seas to the warm waters of the tropics, our ocean is bursting with spectacular creatures. This abundance of biodiversity can be seen throughout every depth of the sea: Wildlife at every ocean zone have developed adaptations to thrive in their

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Coral reefs are beautiful, vibrant ecosystems and a cornerstone of a healthy ocean. Often called the “rainforests of the sea,” they support an extraordinary diversity of marine life from fish and crustaceans to mollusks, sea turtles and more. Although reefs cover less than 1% of

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This blog was co-written alongside co-creators and co-founders of the mCDR Forum: Ben Rubin, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Carbon Business Council, and Amanda Viellard, PhD, Director of Ocean Policy at Carbon 180. The ocean plays a major role in absorbing carbon dioxid

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You may have seen headlines recently about a new global treaty that went into effect just as news broke that the United States would be withdrawing from a number of other international agreements. It’s a confusing time in the world of environmental policy, and Ocean Conservancy i

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What do a school of cod in the Gulf of Maine, a humpback whale migrating down the West Coast and a coastal wetland along the Gulf Coast have in common? NOAA Fisheries, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), conserves and manages these and many other o

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If you’ve ever explored the shores or tidal pools of our ocean, chances are you’ve spotted some small, cone-shaped shells clinging to rocks. These are sea snails called limpets, and they are far more resilient and important than they may appear.  To feed, limpets use a tongue-lik

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Despite their dramatic name, false killer whales aren’t an orca species. These animals are dolphins—members of the same extended family as the iconic “killer whale” (Orcinus orca). Compared to their namesake counterparts, these marine mammals are far less well-known than our ocea

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As the weather begins to warm across the United States, people are taking to parks and beaches once again for picnics, barbecues and other celebrations with family and friends. And while we’re out enjoying nature, we can also protect the places we love from plastic pollution. Not