Japanese spider crab. The Japanese spider crab is the largest crab in the world thanks to its long legs, which can span up to 13 feet. It is also one of the longest-lived crabs, living as long as 100 years. The Japanese ...
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An Atlantic puffin. © Oceana/Concha Martinez Puffins are curious and charismatic birds that live in the North Atlantic ocean, where their orange beaks and feet make for a colorful sight. Atlantic puffins can swim as well as fly. Like a plane tax...
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A Mediterrean monk seal. The Mediterranean monk seal, like its cousin the Hawaiian monk seal, is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Estimates suggest that they number around 400 total, with the largest pop...
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Sharksuckers hitch a ride with a nurse shark. Imagine a fish with a suction cup on the top of its head – that’s basically what a sharksucker, or remora, is. This fish isn’t a very strong swimmer, so to get around ...
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It’s almost December, and that means it’s time to start thinking about holiday gifts. But don’t panic! No matter how long your list is, we’ve got you covered. At our adoption center, you can find gifts that will bring smiles to the faces of y...
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A stalked jellyfish. You’ve probably seen pictures of jellyfish floating gently through the water, but did you know that some jellyfish spend most of their lives in one spot? Stalked jellyfish, which are funnel shaped...
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Image via Wikimedia Commons. When giant tube worms were discovered in the 1970s, they were like nothing that had ever been seen before, and scientists still find them fascinating. That’s because they live in some of the harshest environments and, u...
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A manatee takes a rest from its exhausting feeding routine. © Oceana/Carlos Minguell When Christopher Columbus first saw a West Indian manatee, he thought it was a mermaid – you can decide for yourself if the comparison is apt. November is Manatee...
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Have you ever wondered just how common oil spills are? Prepare to have your socks knocked off. Oceana and SkyTruth have partnered to launch a new online oil spill tracking tool, which maps oil spill reports from the National Response Center. Conside...
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Photographer Brian Skerry calls his new National Geographic book, “Ocean Soul,” a love story – and he clearly means it. Seeing his photographs and listening to him speak, it’s obvious how deeply he cares about the oceans and their condition. ...
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The bignose unicornfish. The bignose unicornfish gets its name from its large, rounded nose, but you might be disappointed to learn that this fish doesn’t have a horn. Others, like the spotted unicornfish, have a clear...
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A sea otter relaxes in Morro Bay, CA. By popular demand, this week we’re discussing sea otters, the smallest marine mammal. Native to the northern Pacific Ocean from Russia to southern California, this charismatic crit...
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