We're taking the Trump administration to court over their decision to eliminate key protections under the Endangered Species Act to make way for more oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Help support our work to defend over 20 at-risk species: https://oceana.ly/4xobi4l

READ: Sharks may be some of the ocean’s most famous residents, but many of the common “facts” about sharks are actually just urban legends! Check out seven of the most common misconceptions about these famous fish: https://oceana.ly/3TokQ0A 🦈

The scars from bottom trawling last for DECADES. A new study found damage to Chilean seamounts is still visible more than 25 years later. Science is clear: the best way to protect them is to prevent the damage in the first place. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pNrg5s

What a night! 🌊💙 This weekend, we celebrated Oceana’s 25th anniversary at our annual SeaChange Summer Party, honoring longtime ocean advocate Kate Walsh. Together, we’re winning real victories for coastal communities, marine life, and our blue planet. https://oceana.ly/3TWDf4A

#WorldMangroveDay reminder: Mangrove forests support life above and below the surface. ✨ From acting as a buffer from storms for coastal communities to functioning as a nursery for a variety of fish, countless lives rely on the protection these special trees provide. 💙

READ: You've probably heard of coral bleaching before, but do you actually know what it is & why it's so devastating for our oceans? https://oceana.ly/4bQdmth

READ: The Endangered Species Act has helped save hundreds of species from extinction. But on Friday, the Trump administration finalized a rule that weakens protections for endangered species by removing some habitat protections. https://cnn.it/4bm8RXe

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law | CNN

The Trump administration reversed decades of longstanding environmental law protecting endangered species on Friday, opening up sensitive habitats of those protected species to drilling, mining, farmi...

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🚨 The Trump administration has rolled back key Endangered Species Act protections, opening crucial habitats to drilling and mining. Habitat loss is the leading cause of extinction. The future of our oceans depends on defending this landmark law. https://nyti.ms/4eY3boQ

Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.

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BREAKING: Deep-sea mining is putting unique ocean species at risk of extinction. Species found only around hydrothermal vents — including certain deep-sea snails — could be in serious jeopardy due to commercial-scale deep-sea mining, according to the IUCN. https://bit.ly/4yay1SJ

I.U.C.N. Update Says Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Mollusks Around Hydrothermal Vents

The snails and other mollusks around hydrothermal vents have evolved to thrive in extreme conditions, but mineral extraction could drive more than half to extinction.

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🌊 This is the reality behind ‘protected’ UK seas Industrial bottom trawling bulldozing the seafloor & killing ocean wildlife We can’t protect nature while leaving it open to such destruction 🚫 ✊ Act now: bit.ly/oceanauk 📢 Ban #BottomTrawling in MPAs

Plastic is everywhere. But how much do you know about it? Test your knowledge and take the quiz to find out with Oceana’s #PlasticFreeJuly quiz 👉 https://oceana.ly/4xRpfIW

The plastics crisis is DEVASTATING for seabirds. They feed it to their chicks, get entangled, and many don’t survive. But by reducing single-use plastics at the source and increasing ocean protections, we can give them a fighting chance. Add your name: https://oceana.ly/3SGkRwd

🚨 There are 1,685 active or unplugged oil wells awaiting decommissioning inside UK protected areas, our new research shows These are places that should be protecting wildlife... NOT sheltering rotting oil & gas infrastructure Act now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st... #EndNewOilAndGas

READ: Oceana Board Member Dr. @christinahicks.bsky.social discusses why healthy oceans are so essential for food security in Africa. "Small-scale fishers and coastal communities have a right to know what is going on in the waters they traditionally fish." https://bit.ly/4xw9Opz

Thanks to the popularity of Remarkably Bright Creatures, giant Pacific octopuses are having a moment—and they deserve it. 🐙 From their amazing minds to spectacular color-changing shows, these ocean animals are full of surprises. Dive in: https://oceana.ly/4fIzs3U

🎉 At the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya today, 16 nations signed a declaration to advance fisheries transparency and combat illegal fishing! We're excited to work with these countries and our partners to drive meaningful reforms that benefit oceans & coastal communities. https://bit.ly/4ozGjiw

Protecting the ocean should be done in partnership with those who know it best. 🌊 Around the world, local fishers and coastal communities are leading efforts to restore ocean health, rebuild fish populations, and strengthen biodiversity. More: https://oceana.ly/4olUHuo

West Africa has become a "poacher's paradise" for illegal fishing, leaving coastal communities with fewer fish and fewer opportunities. West Africa's oceans should sustain the people who depend on them — not those exploiting them. More from Sonia Kwami: https://bit.ly/4e90jVD

The promise of “simpler rules” is politically attractive. The consequences may be far less so. Reopening the #CommonFisheriesPolicy could unravel years of progress towards sustainable fisheries, creating new risks. Thanks, @drrashidsumaila.bsky.social, for helping bring clarity.

Healthy oceans, healthy communities. Millions across Africa & beyond depend on abundant seas. This week, our team is in Kenya for the Our Ocean Conference, calling on governments & world leaders to tackle some of the biggest threats facing our oceans — for the sake of all who depend on them.

Once again, science shows that protection works!🌊✨ In 2016, after years of persistent advocacy from Oceana, Spain banned bottom trawling in the vibrant Menorca channel. And years later, science confirms that these protections are working! 👉 https://oceana.ly/3W4vK9A

#BREAKING: President Trump signed a proclamation to allow commercial fishing in three marine national monuments in the Pacific Ocean, home to wildlife found nowhere else on the planet. This puts some of our most irreplaceable ocean ecosystems at risk for short-term gain.

READ: Ahead of the upcoming Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, Oceana's @HugoSAS and @soniakwami reflect on the urgent need for stronger ocean protection along Africa's coastlines to support all who depend on healthy seas. https://bit.ly/4vFWPQf

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Hugo Tagholm, environmentalist and Executive Director of Oceana UK; and Sonia Kwami, head of Oceana’s Ghana office

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⚽ The world's biggest sporting event shouldn't become a world-class source of plastic waste. Days ago, FIFA banned fans from bringing reusable bottles into World Cup stadiums, but there's still time to reverse this! Speak up now: https://oceana.ly/4fmKRWZ #OceanActionMonth

We are excited to welcome two new members to Oceana's Board of Directors: Salla Alfieri and Matthew Sawyer! Both bring invaluable experience and dedication that will help us continue winning victories for our oceans and the people who depend on them around the world. https://oceana.ly/4v9njKk

Just days before kickoff, FIFA announced fans won’t be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums. This decision is bad for fans & the planet. FIFA must reverse course before kickoff to reduce plastic waste and protect public health. https://bit.ly/4e5oIKe

‘A real health risk’: Fifa ban on reusable water bottles sparks anger among fans

Fifa has been accused of putting revenue before fans’ health after banning reusable water bottles from being taken into World Cup stadiums

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Your seafood shouldn't be a product or forced labor or illegal fishing. If passed, the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests (FISH) Act would crack down on bad actors and help stop illegally caught seafood from entering the U.S. Take action: https://oceana.ly/3PLiCa6 #IUUDay

“The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered whales alive today… After being hunted to near extinction by commercial whaling, North Atlantic right whales now face another threat from humans: vessel collisions.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4dNXqJI

North Atlantic right whales are beautiful but endangered. Help protect them: Melissa Laurino

The captain of Cape May Whale Watch advocates for the protection of North Atlantic right whales via preservation of vessel speed rules.

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Big fishing ships can stay at sea for over a YEAR. But they don't do it alone: fuel suppliers, insurers & crew agencies all help keep them running. And that means that all these services? They can be powerful allies to combat illegal fishing. Read: https://oceana.ly/4uqehra

Our oceans cover more than 70% of the planet, yet only about 10% of them are currently protected. When we protect our seas, they thrive — and so does our planet. Urge world leaders to deliver on their commitment to protect 30% of ocean habitat by 2030 today 👉 https://oceana.ly/4nW4Rlr