July 2025 | Oceana

The Power Beneath the Waves: Meet Oceana’s Staff 

This month, we’re celebrating Oceana’s birthday— more than 20 years of fighting for our oceans and winning.  With over 325 victories, we’ve helped protect threatened marine life, pushed back against dangerous offshore drilling, taken on plastic pollution, and so much more. None of this would be possible without the passionate and committed team behind the … Read more

Species Spotlight: Giant Manta Rays 

Manta rays consist of two species: reef manta rays (mobula alfredi), and their larger, more elusive counterparts, giant manta rays (mobula birostris). Today’s blog spotlights the giant manta ray, the true titan of the open ocean.  DISTRIBUTION Manta rays live in most tropical, subtropical, and temperate waters of the world. These large swimmers can be … Read more

Ocean Romantics: Heartwarming Partnerships Beneath the Waves

Love is in the ocean air…or should we say, water? Many marine animals have their own unique ways of showing affection, from penguins that woo with pebbles to seahorses that sway with their mates. Dive in and discover these heartwarming partnerships beneath the waves.  A PASSION FOR PEBBLES Gentoo penguins bond over pebbles—and it all … Read more